2009 UMaine Juried Student Art Exhibition Opens Friday
Contact: Laurie Hicks at 581-3245; Joe Carr at 581-3571
2009 Juried Student Art Exhibition
Department of Art
Lord Hall Galleries
University of Maine
Gallery hours: 9 to 4 weekdays
April 3 to May 1, 2009
Opening and Awards Ceremony: Friday, April 10, 2009, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
ORONO — The 2009 Juried Student Art Exhibition in the University of Maine Department of Art will be on view from Friday, April 3 to Friday, May 1 in the university’s Lord Hall Galleries. This splendid venue provides the opportunity for undergraduate students at all levels to exhibit their work. This year the exhibition presents 75 works of art selected from over 350 entered in a range of media. Two-dimensional work includes paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, collage and design in addition to three-dimensional work in sculpture, design and ceramics.
As in the past, approximately 40 awards will be given in studio, art history and art education areas. These include scholarships, travel funds and recognition, book and exhibition awards to students who have excelled in their work.
The UMaine community, family and friends are all welcome to attend the opening on Friday, April 10, 2009, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. At that time the annual student awards ceremony will also take place.