Frank Estrada serves as the Multimedia Specialist and an Instructor of Management for the School of Business Administration.
Research Interests
Mr. Estrada's research interests focus on keeping current with the latest applications and equipment that facilitate creative expression across various mediums. With a passion for illustration, design, video, and photography, he utilizes tools and technologies that enhance creativity in storytelling both inside and outside the classroom.
Biography
Frank Estrada is a native of Memphis, TN, who moved to Oxford, MS, in 2007 to attend the University of Mississippi. He is a creative, professional artist with expertise in printmaking, illustration, design, motion graphics, animation, augmented reality, and web design.
He maintains the business school's website and in-house design needs, including graphics, videography, photography, and more.
Prior to his current role, he worked at RJ Young Company as the Document Imaging and Design Specialist for Ole Miss Athletics. During that time, he digitized sports memorabilia, including photo negatives, newspapers, programs, and media guides. He was also with the Department of Art & Art History, serving as the Visual Resources Specialist and Gallery Curator. There, he developed content for the department’s social media platforms, maintained the website, and showcased the diverse talents of its students through social media.
He regularly attends conferences focused on education, technology, and marketing to continue growing as a creative professional. These opportunities enable him to stay ahead of industry trends, expand his skills, and bring fresh perspectives into his work. South Arts, Mid-America Arts Alliance, Mississippi Arts Commission, and the University of Mississippi have all recognized his dedication to the arts.
Exhibitions
2024. BIG PRINT Exhibition, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
2024. Teeny Tiny Print Exchange Exhibition, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
2023. Borderline: Chicano Voices Speak, Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, Tuscumbia, AL
2023. Paper Fools, Gail Keenan Art Center at Coast Episcopal School, Long Beach, MS
2023. Faculty & Staff Show, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
2022. Family Legacy, The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, Meridian, MS
2020. The Shelter Show, Northwest Community College Bus Stop, Oxford, MS
2019. New Faculty Exhibition, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
2014. Altar-ed States, Bozarts Gallery, Water Valley, MS
2014. Dia de los Muertos, ChimMaya Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2014. El Corrido del Gigante Dormido, Appalachian Center for Craft, Smithville, TN
2014. Black and White Show, Powerhouse Gallery, Oxford, MS
2014. Oxford Artists’ Guild Spring Show, Oxford Square, Oxford, MS
2014. The Frances McEwen Library Show, Oxford-Lafayette County Library, Oxford, MS
2013. Summer Student Exhibition, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
2013. My Red, White, and Blue: BFA Thesis Exhibition, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
2013. Print: MKE, Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee, WI
2012. Print Rebellion Group Show, Powerhouse Gallery, Oxford, MS
2012. Summer Student Exhibition, Gallery 130, the University of Mississippi
2012. Navigating Currents, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA
2011. National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
2011. Print Rebellion Group Show, Faulkner’s Alley, Oxford, MS
2011. Summer Student Exhibition, Gallery 130, University of Mississippi
Courses Taught
- ENT 381 Arts Entrepreneurship
Education
B.A. Sociology, The University of Mississippi (2013)
B.F.A. Art, The University of Mississippi (2013)
M.S. Integrated Marketing Communication, The University of Mississippi (2024)