²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ College of Art and Design’s annual juried exhibition, Best of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ opened Wednesday night, April 17, with an awards ceremony in Scott Plaza, preceded by the exhibition opening in the Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall and the David and Lois Stulberg Gallery. The exhibition and reception are part of a 90-year tradition at the College, where juried exhibitions have taken place from its inception.Ìý
A great turnout, almost 450 people—students, faculty, staff, alumni, family members, and friends—attended the awards ceremony and reception for the juried exhibition this year. Hosted by ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Film senior Will Mauricette, who made a memorable entrance to the event on his mini bike, each department’s awards were individually announced culminating with ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ College President Dr. Larry R. Thompson presenting the prestigious President’s Awards.Ìý
Divided into quadrants, the Exhibition Hall hosted a huge range of mediums, with work from 12 of the 13 majors. There were printed displays depicting graphic designs, designs for entertainment spaces, illustrations, game design overviews, and cover pages of written works. The Fine Arts wall had a mix of paintings, mixed media works, and video. Display screens throughout the Hall featured moving image works like films and interactive virtual reality displays, with a massive screen to project motion designs. Printed and screened works were frequently also supported by ephemera. Computer Animation films were screened for one night only in the Stulberg Gallery.
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Read more about the history of the annual Best of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ exhibition.Ìý
Next week marks the opening of the Senior Thesis Exhibitions. A reception on campus will be held on Friday, April 26, from 5-8 pm to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our graduating seniors. Exhibitions for each major are held at different locations across campus, with the exception of Film and Computer Animation, which will each have off-campus screenings at different times.Ìý
The Sarasota Opera House will host a screening and reception of works from the Film seniors on Sunday, April 21, with the screening from 2-5 pm and reception to follow. Work from Computer Animation majors will screen at the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 27, at 7 pm. A is available from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ College Galleries and Exhibitions.Ìý
