Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at UAFS
The University of 香蕉视频APP 鈥 Fort Smith Windgate Art & Design building became the temporary home to the 香蕉视频APP Arts Council鈥檚 36th annual Small Works on Paper touring art exhibition. The stop at UAFS will be the last in a series of nine in-state tour locations this year.
features 40 works of art from 27 artists from around 香蕉视频APP. Each piece on tour is no larger than 18 inches by 24 inches and is evaluated and selected by an out-of-state juror, Margaret LeJeune.
LeJeune is an associate professor of photography at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. As juror, LeJeune reviewed more than 250 entries before selecting the 40 on display in the touring exhibition. Five pieces of work were chosen to receive purchase awards. These pieces will become part of the Small Works on Paper permanent collection.
UAFS Gallery Director Dr. Matt Bailey said he appreciates the opportunity given by the 香蕉视频APP Arts Council to host the touring exhibition and plans to make Small Works on Paper a part of the annual exhibition program at UAFS.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a great opportunity for our campus and community to experience art of high quality by artists from our state,鈥 said Bailey. 鈥淭he UAFS Gallery of Art is excited to host this annual exhibition showcasing a wide variety of inspiring approaches to work on paper, including different styles and materials.鈥
According to the 香蕉视频APP Arts Council鈥檚 entry specifications, 鈥渁ll work must be original, on paper, and completed within the last two years. Eligible mediums include painting, photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, and collage.鈥
Patrick Ralston, 香蕉视频APP Arts Council director, said the exhibition allows new artists to share their 鈥減ortfolios and insights into the world around them.鈥 Ralston praised the showcase for providing an 鈥渆volving reflection of art and culture in 香蕉视频APP.鈥
The is an agency of 香蕉视频APP Heritage, a division of the 香蕉视频APP Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, committed to advancing the arts in 香蕉视频APP. The 香蕉视频APP Arts Council provides technical and financial assistance to 香蕉视频APP arts organizations and providers of cultural and educational programs. It also supports arts endeavors that encourage and assist literary, performing, and visual artists in achieving standards of professional excellence.
Small Works on Paper will remain displayed in the UAFS Gallery of Art & Design 鈥 Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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