Student artwork up for judging at juried art show

Event Info

Exhibit: Goshen College Juried Student Art Show
Date and time: Reception on Sunday, April 29, 2-4 p.m. with awards ceremony at 3 p.m.; exhibit on display April 29-May 15
Location: Goshen College Music Center’s Hershberger Art Gallery
Cost: Free and open to the public


GOSHEN, Ind. – Goshen College student artwork will be on display in the Music Center’s Hershberger Art Gallery for a juried art show from Sunday, April 29 to Tuesday, May 15. There will be a reception with refreshments on April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 3 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Additionally, one person who attends the reception will win $75 to go towards the purchase of one piece of artwork from the exhibition. People must be present at the 3 p.m. awards ceremony to be eligible to win.

The Goshen College Juried Student Art Show features selected works created by students during the 2011-12 academic year. Any student taking an art class is encouraged to submit work to this show. Associate Professor of Art, Emerita, Judy Wenig-Horswell, who works in jewelry, drawing and watercolor, will jury the exhibition. The show will include work in all media areas taught at the college, including ceramics, photography, jewelry, sculpture, painting, drawing and graphic design.

The Hershberger Art Gallery is located near the north lobby of Goshen College’s Music Center at College Avenue and 12th Street in Goshen. The gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Hours vary during school vacations, and there are additional gallery hours on concert dates.

Editors: For more information about this release, to arrange an interview or request a photo, contact Goshen College Acting News Bureau Coordinator Alysha Bergey Landis at (574) 535-7762 or alyshabl@goshen.edu.

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