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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
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by LINDSAY TIGAR
Lifestyles Editor
Some use clay or fibers, while others work with pencil and paper or a computer.
Regardless of which medium they utilize, they are all artists.
Art Expo 2008, the annual juried student art exhibition at Appalachian State University, will start Friday in Wey Hall at 1 p.m.
Deadline for all entries is today between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Wey Hall.
Undergraduate and graduate students of any major can enter up to six pieces of artwork to be judged
within the seven categories.
Senior art management major and exhibition coordinator and manager for Art Expo 2008 Megan M.
Sayre is the first student to hold a position on the planning committee.
Sayre is thankful for the opportunity to gain experience for her future career goals.
“It’s about programming and art, and it just kind of comes together for me,” she said. “It’s been a great
experience to see if I can handle it in the ‘real world.’ It’s been stressful and interesting - it’s really the
first time I’ve actually planned an expo, so I’ve learned about all the normal behind-the-scenes details.”
Deputy Director of Penland School of Craft and guest juror for Art Expo Jerry Jackson will judge the
pieces for selection.
Coming from a renowned school of craft that offers several internships for art students, Jackson has
judged many similar expos across the state but this will mark his first time at Appalachian, Sayre said.
Jackson will choose the pieces to be placed in Catherine J. Smith Gallery from March 27 to April 19.
Anywhere from 15 to 80 pieces may be picked to be on exhibit, or whatever number the juror believes
will fit well in the space, said Sayre.
All pieces entered, regardless if they are given prizes or awards, will be on display in Wey Hall Friday
in an open reception from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to view the artwork.
“It’s interesting to see the diversity of students we have here,” Sayre said. “The different experiences
we have and the lifestyles come out through the art.”
Senior music industry studies major Ryan K. Lassiter, who organizes Jazz Night at Crossroads Café’
on Mondays, will perform with a group for free during the open reception starting at 1 p.m.
Each year, the art department awards scholarships to students who enter and place in the Art Expo,
and those will be announced and awarded by Vice Chancellor for Student Development Cindy A.
Wallace April 4.
Sayre hopes students will gain an appreciation of student art by attending the open reception or visiting
the gallery.
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