The 34th Annual Student Art Exhibition is a juried competition featuring recent work by UTSA undergraduate and graduate students. The selected works represent the full range of materials, methods, and techniques, ranging from traditional processes to contemporary digital photography and video. Themes range from representations of the human figure, to cultural commentary, and exploration of conceptual concerns.
Exhibition Dates: March 21 - April 13, 2018 (During Contemporary Art Month!)
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 21, 5pm - 7pm
Juror: Jacqueline McGilvray, Photographer, Blue Star Contemporary Exhibitions and Programs Manager www.jacquelinemcgilvray.com
Congratulations to the participating artists: Cassia Allen, Connor Amen, Xandr Arquin, John Dalton Atkins, Caleb Blevins, Magaly Cantu, Eden Collins, Gabriela Cruz, Alexis Diggs, Ed Escobedo, Margarita R. Espinoza, Michael Foerster, Mindi Gandara, Malia Gomez, Jeffrey Gutierrez, Jessica Hawkins, Brie Hopkins, Rebekah Hurst, Jacinda K. Jackson, Mary Jendrzey, Jessica Just, Kira Knebel, Brian Lawson, Rachel Long, Susi Lopera, Taylor Maupin, Suzanne Miller, Adalberto Perez, Nicole Poole, Aaron Pozos, Lauren Riojas, Eric Ryberg, Isaiah Sandoval, Jasmine Sparks, Hiromi Stringer, Estefania Trejo, Nathan Valentine, Jesusa Marie Vargas, Hector Edward Vasquez
Congratulations to this year's winners!
Undergraduate:
Honorable Mention: Nicole Poole, Interior, Landscape, Portrait
Honorable Mention: Mary Jendrzey, Lingering Presence-Exposed
3rd Place: Magaly Cantu, Winding Down
2nd Place: Margarita R. Espinoza, A Pair of Lidded Jars
1st Place: Jesusa Marie Vargas, Iztaccihuatl
Graduate:
Honorable Mention: Eden Collins, Precious Package
Honorable Mention: Gabriela Cruz, Untitled Still #87
3rd Place: John Dalton Atkins, Dust Bunny
2nd Place: Suzanne Miller, Vulva Blanket
1st Place: Lauren Riojas, Into Nets
Best In Show, Wai Ching Lam Art Prize: Eden Collins for My Highness, Archival pigment print and mixed media
Exhibitions are free and open to the public.
UTSA Art Gallery, Arts Building, 2.03.04 UTSA Main Campus, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249.
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm,
Sunday & Monday closed.
Contact: Laura.Crist@utsa.edu | 210-458-4391
Driving Directions:
The UTSA Art Gallery is located in the Art Building on UTSA’s Main (1604) campus on the 2nd floor in room 2.03.04.
From I-10, take Exit #557 to UTSA Blvd. Metered parking is available in the Ximenes Ave Garage. For more information: http://colfa.utsa.edu/colfa/docs/Park-construction-Map_2017-18.pdf. Shuttle buses travel directly to the Art/Music Building.
The exhibition closes on April 13. All exhibited works should be picked up from the Main Gallery, April 16-17, 9am - 4pm.
Above Image: 2017 Best of Show Wai Ching Lam Art Prize winner, Daniela Cavazos Madrigal, Te Regalo Un Clavel, repurposed clothing