By Jax Johnson
Tonight, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Ortlip Gallery will host the reception for its 34th annual Juried Student Exhibition. This exhibition consists of various artworks submitted by Houghton students, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, and even animations. In addition to the art presentation, awards will be given to student artists at 7:00 p.m.
As submissions are accepted regardless of major, this event provides students with an opportunity to publicize their work and be judged by an outside artist. For other students, this is an opportunity to see the different projects of their peers.
Junior Hannah Smith, who is showing both a sculpture and a painting in the exhibition, talks about how she enjoys seeing all of the different submissions in the exhibit, saying, “We have some pretty awesome pieces going into the student jury show . . . some fantastic [Painting 1] submissions. We always get some good pieces from that class.”
Another student who will be presenting her art is Junior Rebecca Haro, who also expresses excitement about the upcoming exhibition, saying, “I’m looking forward to seeing the large variety of mediums and personal styles among the selected pieces for the show. The independent creativity and diversity of techniques are always a delight to see at the juried show!”
Junior Aubree Niles, who along with presenting her art has also been working as an art gallery assistant, talks about the upcoming exhibition.
“What I enjoy about the student juried show is the variety of artwork displayed,” says Niles. “A variety of media, subject matter, and style is evident. Houghton has some extraordinarily talented students, and I love to see what my fellow peers produce. Seeing my own work in a professional setting is so valuable to me as well (when it is accepted, that is). Also, as an art gallery assistant, it is a fun challenge to have such a wide range of work to arrange and display. The whole process is exciting, but the opening reception is my favorite part. I, as well as many other students, will have work on display. I hope to see you there!”
Tonight’s art reception allows attendees to view the wide variety of artwork that has been produced by students across campus. Come to the Ortlip Gallery tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to see what the Juried Student Exhibition has to offer. ★
