This year’s exhibition was juried by Erika b. Hess, a painter, artistic director of Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution, and creator of the art podcast “I Like Your Work.” Hess’s work has been exhibited nationally, including New York City, Brooklyn, Detroit, Los Angeles, Boston and Philadelphia. She maintains an active studio practice in Columbus, Ohio, and in Long Island City, New York. Hess received her MFA from Boston University.
“Chosen from 225 submissions, Erika’s thoughtful selection of 30 works creates a fresh dialogue on place and identity. Each artist’s voice resonates uniquely, while together they form a cohesive collective body of work,” said Gallery Director Sophia Celdrán of Marshall’s School of Art & Design.
A closing awards reception is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Carroll Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.
In conjunction with the reception, the School of Art & Design Galleries will host a joint reception for a second exhibition this month, “We Are Here, We Will be Seen.” It will be in the Birke Art Gallery Jan. 12-Feb. 5 and features the work of eight women and nonbinary artists from across the United States exploring a range of themes from personal identity to cultural history. It explores visibility and includes stories from perspectives that are less commonly represented.
The exhibitions and closing receptions are free and open to all. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For further information or inquiries, contact Celdrán at 304-696-4312 or via email at galleries@marshall.edu.