Eastern's Senior Art Exhibition closes May 24

Willimantic, CT (05/22/2024) — The work of recent graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Art and Art History will remain on display in the Art Gallery until Friday, May 24, in the annual Senior Art Exhibition. The exhibition features senior capstone art projects in the areas of digital media design, studio art, illustration and art history. Admission is free; see gallery hours listed below.

"The Senior Art Exhibition showcases a wide range of media, including paintings, drawings, illustrations, sculptures, printmaking, installation, interactive media, animation and more," said Lora Lee, art professor and department chair, adding that the diverse range of works were mentored and curated by faculty members.

"The exhibition is a culmination of our students' dedication, creativity and hard work," said art Professor Afarin Rahmanifar, who advised seniors concentrating in studio art. "The student showcase highlights the diverse and exceptional talents of our graduating class, which offers a glimpse into their artistic journeys and achievements."

The featured artists include recent graduates Trevor Angevine, Hailey Bill, Jacob Bleggi, Leslee Chavez-Gonzalez, Leah Coelho, Maria Fernanda Reategui Davila, Kaitlin Gervais, Benjamin Giammattel, Shannon Kennedy, Jenna Levesque, Nathan Melia, Nicholas Mendolia, Kevin Mendoza, McKenna Miller, Megan Muzyka, Aaliyah Norton, Ashton Pesante, Megan Raimondo, Jillian Rappi, Mabel Saccomanno, Amirah Samuel, Devin Slead and Jay Urban.

According to Rahmanifar, the exhibition serves as a vessel for students to amalgamate the skills they've carefully cultivated over the years into a lifelong dream; seniors celebrated not just their accomplishments at Eastern but also the things they will create in their artistic careers.

"Each piece in this exhibition reflects the unique perspectives and skills of our students, developed through years of study and practice," she said. "The works on display represent the culmination of their academic and creative efforts as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their creative careers."

The Art Gallery's summer hours are Monday, Friday, Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 12-7 p.m.; Wednesday 12-4 p.m.

For more on the Senior Art Exhibition, visit: https://www.easternct.edu/art-and-art-history/student-opportunities/seniorartexhibition.html

For more on the Eastern Art Gallery, visit: https://www.easternct.edu/art-gallery/

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. In addition to attracting students from 160 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 30 states and eight countries. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 20 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022-23 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review 14 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.