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Huntington announces High School Art Exhibit winners FOR RELEASE February 16, 2009
Huntington, Ind.—The winners of Huntington University’s fourth annual High School Art Exhibit were recently named at an artists’ reception. The exhibit will run through Feb. 19 in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery of the Merillat Centre for the Arts. The show features 58 pieces from students in grades nine through 12 from high schools in five area counties. “We wanted to provide an opportunity for regional high school students to have a professional quality exhibit to showcase their work,” said Rebecca Coffman, professor of art. “It’s also a great opportunity to introduce them to Huntington University. Most importantly, we want to celebrate the visual arts being created by high school students in this area.”
The exhibition awards were juried by Huntington University Department of Visual Arts faculty including Rebecca Coffman, professor of art; Ken Hopper, associate professor of art; Lee Shortridge, assistant professor of art; and Barb Michel, visiting instructor in art. Best of show, first place, second place and third place awards along with cash prizes were given. “There is great variety in the work,” Michel said. “In our evaluations, faculty members were impressed by students’ competence of media and originality.” The following students received recognitions:
The high school art exhibit is open to the public. The Robert E. Wilson Gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before and after all Merillat Centre performances, and by appointment. For further information, contact Barb Michel, interim gallery director, at (260) 359-4172. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S.News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). # # #
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