First Senior Art Show to Open Friday

Thirteen art students will showcase their work during the first of two Arkansas Tech University senior art exhibitions.

The first exhibition begins this weekend and will focus on graphic design pieces. It is entitled “Flight of 13” in a nod to the 13 students participating.

Running from Friday, April 1, through Monday, April 11, the opening reception will take place from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Saturday. During the reception, students will be available to discuss the pieces they have created.

Students participating in the first show include:

  • Regina Beckles
  • Terrionna Brockman
  • Jana Cagle
  • José Cardiel
  • Skylar Cox
  • Josiah Tyler Drain
  • Laura Loyd
  • Nick Oates
  • Sarah Parker
  • Tulsi Patel
  • Sarah Starnes
  • Zoe Stecker
  • Kristen Vick

The second show features fine art pieces, and it will open Saturday, April 16.

Organizers say in addition to creating pieces for the show, the students complete several other tasks including establishing career goals, creating a cover letter and crafting an artist statement.

The Norman Hall Gallery is open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, visit the gallery website.