MU Undergraduate Studies will be accepting applications for the sixth annual Visual Arts and Design Showcase (VADS) until Feb. 10. Any MU undergraduate can apply for a chance to win a total of $8,000 in professional development funds, valuable mentorship and feedback from an acclaimed panel of jurists. The virtual showcase will premiere on March 17, and the winning artists’ work will have a physical display in April. All selected films will be shown at Ragtag Cinema in downtown Columbia. Awards include Artistic Expression, Applied Design and People’s Choice in a range of categories from architectural studies to floral design to sculpture.