Fine Arts Society host Juried Student Art Exhibition

by Cleia Stern Staff Writer

LHU’s Fine Art Society (FAS) presents the Juried Student Art Exhibition. This show features inspiring and thought provoking artwork created and designed by LHU students. The exhibition was located in the Sloan Fine Arts Gallery and was available for viewing from March 27 through April 17.

The Juried Student Art Exhibition was sponsored by theArt Department, the Fine Arts Society, and Lock Haven University Student Auxiliary Services, Inc.

The art show displayed the artwork of many passionate LHU students and artists. Of the 80 submissions received by the Fine Art Society, 59 were accepted and displayed.

Winners from first through third were awarded throughout the four categories; photography, sculpture (3D), graphic design, and 2D. A Best in Show award was additionally presented.

First place was awarded to Lock Haven art major, Lindsey Borges, for her photo titled “Beautiful Woman” in the photography category. Borges was additionally chosen as the sculpture (3D) category winner for her sculpture titled “Woman, She Will Get You.”

Faith Wandell, Lock Haven art major and Fine Art Society President, was selected as the first place winner in the graphic design category for her “Recycle” animation.

Wandell was also awarded the first place prize in the 2D category for her work titled “Mixed Emotions”, a giclée print.

The Best in Show award was presented to winner, Wandell, for her outstanding art piece titled “What a Delight,” a second giclée print.

FAS will present their senior show, featuring works from Wandell and Kayla Shutters, from April 24 to May 19 at the Sloan Fine Arts Gallery.

Apublic reception of their works will take place on Thursday, May 11 at 5 p.m.