Senior Art Exhibition Scheduled April 5-14

The main gallery of Morehead State University's Claypool-Young Art Building will present “Bloom: 2017 Annual MSU Senior Juried Art and Design Exhibition,” April 5-14.

The annual show is an opportunity for MSU Department of Art and Design B.A. and B.F.A. students to exhibit as emerging artists in a professional setting. The exhibitions open with a reception featuring live music by The Woodsheep and complimentary refreshments on Wednesday, April 5, from 5-7 p.m., where awards including Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be announced at 6 p.m. 

The 29 participating artists include: Correy Adkins, Harold; Kristin Busby, Morehead; Kristin Coburn, Beattyville; Samantha Cochran, Pikeville; Waylan Coffey, Frenchburg; Adam Davis, Emerson; Ariana Doderer, Paintsville; Elizabeth Dotson, Louisville; Lauren Eastep, Paris; Daniel Edie, Augusta; Isaack Evans, Ashland; Brooke Farmer, Stanton;  Robert Gaunce, Paris; Kristin Gunn, Stanton; Marilyn Holmes, Louisville;

Nicholas Hunt, Maysville; Michael Hutchinson, Salyersville; Dakota Johnson, Morehead; Cierra Landrum, Greenfield, Ohio; Elyssia Lowe, Grayson; Kristina Lowe, Louisville; Faith McNabb, Cynthiana; Heather Milby, Greensburg; Stefany Moran, Winchester; Alison Nolen, Vanceburg; Josie Singleton, Mount Sterling; Joe Sloan, Morehead; Laekin Wessel, Ashland; and Steven Brent Wright, Pikeville.

The gallery, within Claypool-Young, features contemporary art for the MSU community as well as the University’s service region.

The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment, and is free and open to the public. Parking is available on Main Street and across campus after 5 p.m.

Additional information is available by contacting Jennifer Reis, gallery director, at 606-783-5446.

For more information about MSU's Department of Art and Design, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/art.