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Art contest helps Correctional Education students 'feel more involved in the university'
Each year, state directors from Ashland University’s Correctional Education program have an annual meeting to plan its focus for the coming year. “In September 2022, our focus was retention by concentrating on making CE students feel more involved in the university,” said Denise Justice, executive director of correctional relations. “Being a college student and having that ‘college experience’ is so much more than just taking classes. If you live…
“Five Easy Pieces” exhibition at Coburn Gallery Aug. 21-Sept. 24, opening reception Aug. 31
ASHLAND, Ohio – “Five Easy Pieces,” an exhibition featuring Ohio artist Justin Sorenson, will be hosted by the Ashland University Department of Art + Design and the Coburn Gallery (331 College Ave.) from Aug. 21-Sept. 24, with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. “Five Easy Pieces” pulls from Sorensen’s studio practice, which spans multiple mediums and visual traditions. His…
Regional juried art exhibition being hosted at Coburn Gallery May 19-July 22
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University is holding a regional juried exhibition, featuring 59 works created by the 21 members of the Ashland Community Arts League, from Friday, May 19, through Saturday, July 22. The opening reception will be Friday, May 19, from 5-6:30 p.m. All events at the gallery are free and open to the public. The works on display will include painting, glass, photography, fiber arts, woodworking, printmaking,…
Ashland University art education graduate Mindy Duncan earns award at Mansfield Senior
Mindy Duncan has never forgotten how much Ashland University helped her career as an art teacher. “It helped immensely,” said Duncan, who has been teaching art for 29 years at Mansfield Senior High School. “I feel the close relationships with the very caring and excellent staff at AU helped foster my artistic and educational pursuits. Even after I graduated, there was continued support from art professors and colleagues.” Duncan was recognized recently for…
Students, alumni showcase their varied interests and scholarly work during URCA Symposium
Tiffany Sims enjoyed combining three of her interests into one presentation. Jacob Owens liked sharing about a business he hopes to start. And Phillip Wages loved giving back to his alma mater. Those were just a few of the many reasons about 40 students and a couple of alumni from Ashland University’s College of Arts and Sciences presented their scholarly work at the 14th annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URCA) Symposium on Tuesday, April…
Senior Art + Design Exhibition to run April 4-May 6
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Senior Art + Design Exhibition, featuring the capstone experiences for graduating Ashland University art students, will run from Tuesday, April 4-Saturday, May 6 at the Coburn Art Gallery in the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). This Tuesday’s opening features a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with the senior art awards being announced at 5 p.m. “While the 2023 Senior Art Exhibition provides the capstone experience for graduating art…
Regional artists collect awards at AU’s Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition
ASHLAND, Ohio – Eleven awards from the 2023 Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition at Ashland University went to regional student artists, as announced by Cynthia Petry, director of AU’s Coburn Gallery. The exhibition runs through March 24. More than $1,000 was distributed to the winners across a variety of categories, while the People’s Choice award will be announced on the Coburn Gallery’s Facebook page March 20.
AU grad Chad DiFranco enjoying teaching new arts classes at his Amherst high school
Principal Joe Tellier wasn’t worried how adding new ceramics and sculpture classes would go at Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst with art teacher and Ashland University graduate Chad DiFranco leading the way. “Not only did he add these courses, but when the idea of creating an Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art was beginning, he volunteered to teach it and gave up a week in the summer to get trained on the intricacies of this new rigorous art class…
AU’s annual juried student art exhibition debuts March 2 with opening reception
ASHLAND, Ohio – AU’s annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition opens on Thursday, March 2, with a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Coburn Gallery, located in the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). Gallery admission is free and open to the public. This exhibition, which runs from March 2-24, represents a culmination of student work from university art classes during the academic year. It is an opportunity for art students to take their best…
Art + design department offering campus studio experience to high school students
ASHLAND, Ohio – The department of art + design at Ashland University is offering a free college campus studio experience for current high school students with an interest in pursuing art on Saturday, Feb. 25. The event will be held in the Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.) from 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m., with lunch and all art materials provided. Experiences may include sculpture, printmaking, digital art and graphic design, painting, ceramics and figure drawing.…
