Painting, photography, ceramics and graphic design are among the disciplines represented in Mississippi University for Women’s Juried Student Exhibition currently on display in the galleries of the Art and Design Building on campus.
With 95 works of art, the exhibit highlights the strengths of the university’s Department of Art and Design. In a ceremony Feb. 19, 17 participating students were honored with awards in 10 art disciplines.
In addition, Department of Art and Design faculty selected the Overall Achievement Award winners, who reflect excellence not only in work in this year’s exhibition but who also do well in their art courses and participate in the department activities. First place went to Shelby Prestage (Fulton); second place to Morgan Jetton (Nettleton); and third place to Abby Huss (Sulligent, Alabama).
Shawn Dickey, chair of the Department of Art and Design, said, “The Overall Achievement Awards go beyond the media awards in that the students selected will have demonstrated merit in multiple disciplines. Their service to the department and the university is also a factor. These awards represent an all-around excellence.”
The exhibition’s specific works were juried by Ashley Chavis, art faculty from Northwest Mississippi Community College. Explaining his process, Chavis said,
“With such a wide range of techniques, subjects and media, I selected the projects that demonstrated quality understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of art and design. I really considered the student’s awareness of craftsmanship and his or her ability to demonstrate an understanding of the craft in the chosen medium.”
Awards in specific disciplines went to:
The exhibition runs through Friday, March 6 in all three W galleries in the Art and Design Building. The galleries are open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan Swoope is the Lifestyles Editor for The Commercial Dispatch.
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