Even though we will be physically apart, we want to share your #CFACGrad story for our 2021 Convocation.

Name: Janalee Emmer BYU employee since: 2014 My job at BYU is … one of the best at BYU. I get to research and organize exhibitions, and I oversee educational programs at the Museum of Art. I also love working with and teaching BYU students. Currently I’m working on … so many projects! Several upcoming exhibitions, possible acquisitions, new ideas for tours and educational programs, just to name a few. I’m currently reading … a stack of books by my bedstand! I like a mix of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, biography and spiritual books. But, it takes me a while to get through them that way! Travel and study abroad ... sparked my interest in my field. But, I did play the game Masterpiece a lot when I was young. It’s a board game where you become different art collectors, and buy and sell artwork at auction. I think it was my first real introduction to artists like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Cassatt, even before I knew who they were. When I have 30 minutes of free time, you can find me … learning to play the baritone ukulele. This has been my new COVID hobby; I’m definitely a beginner, but it has been very entertaining. My grandmother played all of the time, so it’s fun to think of her when I play. My advice to incoming freshmen is … take as many diverse classes as you can! You’ll never have the opportunity to study so many different things from experts. Continue reading the article written by Kaylee Esplin at news.byu.edu.

"Conductors can change the vocal production of their choir with the subtlest movement of their fingertips. True artistry means learning to analyze and respond to what I hear in real-time."

On Tuesday March 9 at 11 a.m., Museum of Art Associate Director JanaLee Emmer will be speaking at the BYU devotional

Production about last days of Christ will be released just in time for Easter

Myleka Bevans’ choice to break artistic rules led to a variety of successes

Representing more than a decade of work, the first installment of the filmmaker’s visionary short film project aims to connect and unify Americans one state at a time

"I’ve never liked any other subject except art. I’ve always been obsessed with using my hands and making things," said Myleka Bevans. "As a child, I drew and read constantly. I wanted to be an illustrator. In high school, I knew that nothing would ever make me as happy as art would. It was my strongest and most defined talent. I was lucky to have many invested mentors who helped me along and encouraged me."

Two School of Communications Alums turn to the Savior while pursuing careers

Wickham spoke during his Listen Up! Series lecture on the ongoing struggle for journalism to present truth

Audrey Hancock wins the 2021 AIGA national Command X competition

Jared Sampson runs @streetsandbeats, a creative outlet consisting of his philanthropic street drumming, the popular CarLights videos, and whatever else piques his creative mind.