The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with junior music education major Greg Haseley from SEMO about the upcoming Spring 2026 Orchestra Concert. The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Celebration is Friday, April 24th, at 7:30 pm in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we talk about the SEMO Bangladeshi Student Organization's annual 'Bangladeshi Night', which is a night of cultural food, dress, and music. This year's theme is "Jamdani Mela". 'Bangladeshi Night' will be April 25th, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the UC Ballroom on Southeast Missouri State University's main campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Jenna Brock, a junior at SEMO, about an upcoming 2026 Spring Jazz Concert: Swing Sammy Nestico, April 14th at 7:30 p.m., in the Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Sidra Sundberg, a sophomore design tech major, who is one of the costume designers for SEMO’s production of 'Legally Blonde'. The production runs from April 9th through 11th at 7:30 p.m. and April 11th and 12th at 2 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast River Campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Dr. Chris Goeke, a music professor specializing in voice and opera at Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Goeke details his upcoming recital: "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends" coming to the Shuck Music Recital Hall, March 29 at 3 p.m.

On this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with guitarist Mark Tonelli. He previews his upcoming 'Underground Jazz' show on March 21st at Scout Hall in Downtown Cape Girardeau. The show is at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak with Allie Murphree, a senior advertising major and agency director of SE Creative, a student-run advertising organization.

Educators as Artists: Creating Beyond the Classroom, an exhibition of works by SEMO alumni, hosted by the Missouri Art Education Association, will be showing Friday, March 6, through Friday, March 27, in the Arts Expansion (ARX) Gallery. The exhibit spotlights about 25 SEMO alumni art teachers, showcasing diverse works and underscoring art’s vital role in education.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Professor Dr. Frank Nawrot, who teaches music composition, songwriting, and music technology at Southeast Missouri State University. He will premiere his new orchestral piece titled "The Operator" on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.