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���ϲ�����’ Department of Art has unveiled its annual opening exhibition in its gallery, featuring selected works from the university’s permanent collection. The show is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will run through Nov. 25.

Curated by Dr. Russell Weedman, department chair, the exhibition showcases a variety of 20th-century works on paper, including drawings, paintings, and fine art prints. All pieces were created using non-photographic, hand-rendered techniques. The exhibition includes works dating from approximately 1914 through the late 1990s.

“This exhibition is made up of works from our collection here at ���ϲ�����,” said Dr. Weedman. “The goal was to put together a show primarily of 20th-century pieces that could be presented to our students and the public, demonstrating the variety of visual languages artists used during that period.”

The exhibition is a tradition at the beginning of each academic year, created for the broader community and to provide meaningful context for current students studying art.

“It’s for both freshmen and seasoned upperclassmen,” Dr. Weedman explained. “I try to select new works each year so they’re not seeing the same things repeatedly. The gallery is carefully curated with the student experience in mind.”

Faculty incorporate the gallery content into their curriculum, aligning the exhibited works with studio courses such as drawing and painting. Students respond to the artwork through reflection assignments and are encouraged to use it as a source of technical and conceptual inspiration for their projects throughout the semester.

The art gallery evolves alongside the students’ academic and artistic journeys. Toward the end of the academic year, the space shifts focus to showcase student-created work, including senior exhibitions and a university-wide student show in the spring.

“It’s great for students to see their work in a space like this, especially after seeing other incredible work displayed here,” Dr. Weedman said. “It celebrates their hard work and gives them a glimpse into what their future could have in store.”

The Luecker Art Gallery is located in the Luecker Building on the university’s main campus. Admission is free and open to the public.