David Harris
Professor
David Harris
Professor of Art
Office: Potter Hall 101
E-mail: harris@missouriwestern.edu
Phone:(816) 271-4282
David Harris is the ceramics instructor and Professor of Art at Missouri Western State University. As a working artist and art educator he encourages students to “explore their unique talents, develop their creativity, and fine-tune their distinctive voice”.
He founded the David Harris Pottery in 1978. Working as a full-time studio artist he produced a wide range of both functional and nonfunctional ceramic forms. His work has been exhibited in numerous national and international venues, and is included in many public and private collections.
Education
M.F.A., Fort Hays State University
B.A., Missouri Western State University
Selected Exhibition Record
- “Teresa and David Harris: Vessel, Constructions and Related Objects,” Two Person Exhibition Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, Saint Joseph, Missouri 2008
- “2008 International Cone Box Show The Pottery Workshop,” Shanghai, China; NCECA, Pittsburgh, PA; Holt Russell Gallery, Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas
- “2006 International Cone Box Show,” NCECA, Portland, Oregon; Holt Russell Gallery, Baker University Baldwin City, Kansas
- “Rocky Mount Arts Center 7th Annual Handcrafted Juried Art Exhibition,” The Imperial Centre Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- “12” x 12” Todd Gallery,” Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- “David Harris and Teresa Harris Two-Person Exhibition,” The Columbian Art Center, Wamego, Kansas
- “Recent Work – Three-Person Exhibition,” Roland Dille Center for the Arts, Moorhead State University Moorhead, Minnesota
- “Recent Work Two-Person Exhibition,” Emporia Arts Center, Emporia, Kansas
- “Topeka Competition 22,” Juried 7–State Fine Crafts Exhibition – Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University Topeka
- “Altered Traditions,” The Columbian Swogger Gallery, Wamego, Kansas
- “Recent Work,” Mabee Art Gallery, Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri
- “KACA Kansas Artist-Craftsman Association Exhibition,” Juried Membership Exhibition, Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
- “Invitational Exhibition,” The Birger Sanzen Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, Kansas
- “Clay and Paper Two-Person Exhibition,” Hutchison Art Association Gallery, Hutchison, Kansas
- “David Harris Porcelain – Recent Works,” Wichita Art Museum, Wichita, Kansas
Matt Hepworth
Associate Professor
Matt Hepworth
Associate Professor
of Interactive Design
‐ Director of Graphic Design
‐ Design Internship Coordinator
‐ Primary Design Advisor
Office: Potter Hall 202B
Email: mhepworth@missouriwestern.edu
Phone: (816) 271-4282
Matt Hepworth is an Associate Professor of Art at Missouri Western State University (MWSU), teaching Interactive Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, and Typography. Before arriving at MWSU, he taught Graphic Design, Introduction to Art History, and Digital Photography.
In addition to his 10th year of teaching at MWSU, Matt served in the design industry as a senior designer and illustrator for 12 years involved in art direction, commercial illustration, front-end design and development, identity and print design, technical writing, usability testing, user-centered design, and 3D modeling. A recipient of regional, national, and international awards, recent work includes mixed media and illustration, non-profit business consultation and design services, and K-12 professional development. Design service includes higher education and national corporations, including CenturyLink, Microsoft, Moz, Volkswagen, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Washington State University.
Pedagogically, he believes that integrating interdisciplinary design collaboration and reflective practice prepares students to become inveterate design thinkers and strategists. Having met his wife in New Zealand, he continues to enjoy traveling, photography, biking, cooking, culinary experiences, concept creation and modeling, and writing.
Courses
| Course #: | Course Name: |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design |
| ART 129 | Design Software Applications |
| ART 315 | Illustration I |
| ART 333 | Typography |
| ART 344 | User Experience (UX) Design |
| ART 349 | Interactive Design I |
| ART 375 | Illustration II |
| ART 449 | Interactive Design II |
| ART 450 | Independent Study |
| ART 475 | Illustration III |
| ART 488 | Final Portfolio |
| ART 493 | Art & Design Internship |
| ART 494 | Senior Seminar |
| ADM 615 | Digital Compositing |
| ADM 640 | Interactive Design (UI/UX) |
Education
| M.F.A. | Savannah College of Art and Design |
| B.A. | Eastern Washington University |
Spring 2025, Office Hours
| M/W: | 9:30–10:30 AM | * In-Person or Zoom |
| T/R: | 9:30–10:30 AM | |
| Friday: | 9:30–10:30 AM | By Appointment Only |
* Students: Please email 1-2 days in advance to schedule an office appointment, and identify whether to meet in person or virtually via Zoom. Scheduling is determined on a first-come, first-serve basis, and scheduled appointments reserve time ahead of other people.
Zoom: A password will be provided or available upon request when meeting virtually. It is required to reserve an appointment by email, preferably 1-2 days in advance.
Advising: Office hours are subject to change during academic advising. Academic advising is only offered during the assigned advising dates.
Selected Juried Exhibitions
International and National
- “Chroma,” Art Fluent Gallery, Boston, MA
- “Materiality Matters,” Umpqua Valley Arts, Roseburg, OR
- “The Four Elements – Earth, Air, Fire, Water,” MVA Gallery, Bethlehem, PA
- “Path of Totality Exhibition,” Main Street Arts Gallery, Clifton Springs, NY
- “SAGE 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition,” SAGE Exhibition Gallery, Sheridan, WY
- “Still: Beauty In The Ordinary; In The Stillness,” Art Fluent Gallery, Boston, MA
- “The Schwa Show Exhibit (2022),” Emerge Gallery & Art Center, Greenville, NC
- “The Schwa Show Exhibit (2020),” Emerge Gallery & Art Center, Greenville, NC
- “Real People: 20th Anniversary Exhibit,” Old Courthouse Arts Center, Woodstock, IL
- “Room For One,” Napoleon Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
- “June Group Exhibit,” Jones Gallery, Kansas City, MO
- “Small Works,” Main Street Arts Gallery, Clifton Springs, NY
- “Unconventional: An Exhibition of Unusual Materials & Found Objects,” d’Art Center, Norfolk, VA
- “Figure That! 2nd Annual Exhibit,” 3 Square Art Gallery LLC, Fort Collins, CO
- “Paying Tribute to the Muse,” Vanessa Lacy Gallery, Kansas City, MO
- “Positive/Negative,” East Tennessee State University, Slocumb Galleries, Johnson City, TN
- “Equality Matters– Conversations on Gender and Race,” William Woods University, Mildred M. Cox Gallery, Fenton, MO
- “Light and Shadow,” William Woods University, Mildred M. Cox Gallery, Fenton, MO
- “Souvenirs of Summer,” Center for Art and Education, Charleston, SC
Regional
- “Perspectives: MWSU Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition,” Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, MO
- “The Beauty of Our Beasts, Friend of the Shelter,” Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, MO
- “AKMA Membership Exhibition,” Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, MO
- “Nine :: Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition,” Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, MO
- “St. Joseph Arts Society Annual Fundraiser,” Paradox Theatre, St. Joseph, MO
- “MWSU-AKMA Biennial Faculty Exhibition,” Potter Gallery, St. Joseph, MO
Holly Rubalcava
Assistant Professor
Holly Rubalcava
Assistant Professor
of Art History
B.A. University of Iowa
M.A. University of Washington
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Office: Potter Hall 110
Email: hrubalcava@missouriwestern.edu
Office hours:
10-11:30 a.m. MW
1-2 p.m. TTh
Fall teaching schedule:
Art 100: Introduction to Art
Art 205: Art History Survey I
Art 255: Art History Survey II
Art 371: Topics in Medieval Art
Lance Winkel
Assistant Professor
Lance Winkel
Assistant Professor of Digital Animation
Office: Potter Hall 205A
Email: lwinkel@missouriwestern.edu
Office hours: 9-10:30 M-Th
Lance is an award-winning filmmaker whose pioneering graduate work at California Institute of the Arts compelled the animation programs to adopt the Endless Sky pipeline and to entirely convert to Maya in 2001. His thesis, Within an Endless Sky, was the first film made in Maya at CalArts. It showcased internationally at Festivals and broadcasts on four continents and was presented in at least ten languages internationally, winning multiple awards in Japan and North America.
Over a decade at Image G, Lance worked as a Previs Artist, Animator, and Technical Director for numerous commercial and film products with clients including Fort Motors, Nissan, Michelin, J Walter Thompson, and Warner Brothers.
As a photographer, designer, and digital artist Lance’s work continues to be shown at conferences and events, recently at SIGGRAPH 2019 and at the Home Instead Conference in Omaha in 2022.
During his twelve-year tenure at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering, Lance oversaw the school’s 3D Animation and 3D Computer Graphics and Modeling minors. In a unique collaboration with the USC Marshall School of Business and USC Viterbi’s Electrical Engineering, he built innovative capstones in Design and New Product Development. His USC graduates have gone on to be artist and leaders in careers at Space X, Blizzard, Sony, Naughty Dog, Embodied, Walt Disney Animation, and Walt Disney Imagineering.
In addition to USC, Lance has taught for Otis College of Art and Design, Gnomon, Cal State Fullerton, Loyola Marymount, the Art Institutes, and multiple community colleges in Southern California.
Showcasing his contributions and ongoing leadership in 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques for education, Formlabs invited Lance to become the first Formlabs Ambassador In 2018. He continues to speak and present at international SIGGRAPH conferences and Formlabs events.
He has more than a dozen students who have gone on to win Emmy awards.
Bona Bones
Assistant Professor
Bona Bones
Assistant Professor
Office:
Email: dbonadona@missouriwestern.edu
Office hours:
Bona Bones is an accomplished animator, holding a B.F.A. in Experimental Animation from the California Institute of the Arts and an M.F.A. in Animation from the University of Edinburgh- Edinburgh College of Art.
In 2016, Bona was awarded the prestigious Helen Hill Fellowship at Dartmouth College, which sparked her passion for arts education. She went on to become an Assistant Professor of Animation at the Kansas City Art Institute for four years. She currently directs animation full-time at The Rabbit hOle, a pioneering children’s museum committed to creating immersive, multisensory exhibits centered around children’s literature.
With extensive experience in commercial, feature, and television animation, Bona is a specialist in stop-motion animation and directing. Her versatile skill set also includes work as a seamstress, puppet/set fabricator, and production designer.
Ashley Cameron
Visiting Professor
Ashley Cameron
Visiting Professor
Office:
Email: acameron2@missouriwestern.edu
Office hours:
Ashley Cameron is a Professor of Graphic Design at Missouri Western State University and a brand consultant, graphic designer, website developer, and owner of Ashley Cameron Design, Inc. With 15 years of experience, she brings a dynamic blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and adaptability to every project. Her diverse portfolio reflects her depth and understanding of all aspects of marketing and branding—logo design, print and digital media, product packaging, content creation and management, books and catalogs, trade shows, and websites—across various industries.
Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple first-place design awards from the Mountain-Plains Museums Association, Outstanding Website Awards from the Nebraska Travel Industry, and recognition in Germany’s PAGE Magazine for a packaging rebrand.
Ashley’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of creativity and critical thinking to simplify complex problems visually. She believes in a hands-on approach, encouraging students to explore innovative design solutions and develop a strong conceptual foundation. She supports the idea that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Through experience, practice, and trusting the process, you will open doors of opportunity. Although technology is always changing, mastering design principles and continual learning will equip you with the skills to embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
Ashley also enjoys traveling, cycling, playing sports, gardening, woodworking, 3D modeling, and living a lifestyle of curiosity and learning—the art of living.