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Student Art Exhibition 2026

As the academic year comes to a close, Western's Art Gallery hosts its annual Student Art Exhibition. Beginning May 8, with the exhibit on display through August 28, this exhibition provides Western students the opportunity to showcase and sell their work in a professional gallery setting. Community members are invited to attend, meet the artists, and experience the diverse range of artwork on display.

 

The Student Art Exhibition features works made in a number of media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media approaches. The variety of work included speaks to both the expanse of Western’s art program as well as the creativity of its students. Many of the original artworks in the show represent students’ first attempts at professionally exhibiting and selling their art, signaling an important first step in their development as artists. In addition to providing a unique opportunity to Western’s students, the annual event serves as a culmination of sorts. For many student-graduates, The Student Art Exhibition marks the conclusion of their time at Western and the beginning of their next chapter, whether continuing their education or pursuing their art beyond college. For art majors, in particular, the exhibition also represents the culmination of their academic efforts and artistic growth as they complete their degree.

 

"The annual student art exhibition is an exciting time of year for me as an art professor. This is a chance for Western students to show off their hard work and dedication to their creative processes. The exhibition is also an incredible time to appreciate the creative skills and capacities of members of our Western community." Said Western’s Assistant Professor of Art, Ben Nathan.

 
In addition to hosting the artworks, The Annual Student Art Exhibition provides an opportunity to give awards to select students. This year faculty members from the Art Department, along with a few campus administrators, were able to recognize several student-made artworks, and present awards to the artists who made them. In total, thirteen student-artists were recognized and received various awards including: two Instructor's Prizes, four Instructor's Honorable Mentions, two Florence Alfano McEwin Legacy Awards, and eight Administrative Purchase Awards. 

 

 

Works in the exhibition will be available for purchase, and proceeds will be split between the artist and Western’s Art Gallery. The Student Art Exhibition was installed and curated by Ben Nathan with the help of several student gallery interns. Through this process, students gain hands-on experience in curating, installing, and presenting a professional exhibition.

 

For additional information on the exhibition or other visual arts programming at Western contact: Ben Nathan at bnathan@westernwyoming.edu or (307)382-1723. For information on a Visual Arts degree, visit westernwyoming.edu/art. For general information regarding Western, please contact the Marketing & Public Relations office at marketing@westernwyoming.edu or by calling 307.382.1858.