UofL fine arts students to display work at annual showcase
NULL November 21, 2014LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Thirteen graduating seniors at the University of Louisville’s Hite Art Institute will show off their works as the final project of their student career.
The Fall 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition will run Dec. 4-20 at the Schneider Hall Galleries. An opening reception will be 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at the gallery.
The student artists will display artwork in a variety of mediums including sculpture, drawing, painting and more. Each student’s collection is comprised of pieces that represent the artist’s unique vision and his or her readiness to enter the professional art world after graduation.
“We are proud of the rigor and quality of our BFA program,” said Ying Kit Chan, chair of the department of fine arts. “This is an exceptional group of student artists and we encourage people to get a preview of some of their earliest works before they begin their professional careers.”
The 13 participating artists are:
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