Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition winners announced
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ten awards from the 2026 Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition at Ashland University went to student artists, as announced by Cynthia Petry, director of AU’s Coburn Gallery. The exhibition runs through March 30.
More than $1,000 was distributed to the winners across a variety of categories. They were announced at the opening reception on March 5, except for the People’s Choice award which will be revealed on the Coburn Gallery’s Instagram page on March 25.
The exhibition features 78 works selected by outside juror John Jude Palencar, an American illustrator and fine artist who is well known for his surreal, detailed and symbolic fantasy, horror and science fiction artwork. Based in Ohio, Palencar has created hundreds of book covers, including works for Stephen King and “The Inheritance Cycle” series by Christopher Paolini. Among his numerous honors, he was selected for the 2010 Hamilton King Award, given annually by the Society of Illustrators.
The award winners from the exhibition are as follows:
Best in Show, sponsored by the Department of Art and Design and the Coburn Gallery
Riley Cline
“Rip,” a ballpoint pen drawing
Honorable Mention Awards, sponsored by the Department of Art and Design and the Coburn Gallery
Laci Roszell
“Southern Raised,” an oil painting
Grace Crall
“Out of the Red,” an oil painting
Sarah Rodgers
“Self Portrait,” a graphite drawing
Bernini Award, sponsored by Dr. Wendy and Mr. Scott Schaller
Marcy Baker
“Red Grapes and Pomegranates,” a relief print
College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Purchase Awards,
sponsored and selected by Dean’s Office of College Arts and Sciences
Grace Crall
“Stairs to Somewhere,” photography
College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Purchase Awards,
sponsored and selected by Dean’s Office of College Arts and Sciences
Juliana Howard
“Chappell Roan Tour Poster,” graphic design
College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Purchase Awards,
sponsored and selected by Dean’s Office of College Arts and Sciences
Elizabeth Chambers
“Colorful Indulgence,” digital 3D model render
Alumni “Wink” Award, sponsored by Jennifer Winkler ‘12
Abby Mozina
“My Man,” digital painting
The Saville Award, sponsored by Michael Bird and Kaylin Henry
Ella Howard
“Munch Bucks Currency Redesign,” graphic design
The Coburn Gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. on weekends. For more information about the exhibition, call 419-289-5652 or visit the gallery’s Facebook page.