Local artists win several awards at AU's Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition
ASHLAND, Ohio – The majority of awards from the Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition at Ashland University went to local student artists, it was announced by Cynthia Petry, director of AU’s Coburn Gallery. The exhibition runs through March 23.
More than $1,100 was distributed to the winners across a variety of categories, while the People’s Choice award will be announced on the gallery’s Facebook page on March 23.
The outside juror for the exhibition, which represented a culmination of student work from university classes, was Heidi Weller. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and studied classical Greek and Latin in college, but by the time she entered graduate school her interests had changed to art, specifically photography. Weller worked as an industrial commercial photographer, and has exhibited works at the national and regional level. She is an active member of the Ashland arts community.
The award winners from the exhibition are as follows:
Best in Show, sponsored by the Department of Art + Design and the Coburn Gallery
Allison Spencer, West Salem, Ohio
“Family Stones,” a scratchboard drawing
Honorable Mentions, sponsored by the Department of Art + Design and the Coburn Gallery
Carly Vandewater, Ashland, Ohio
“Not my Story” Hush II Journal, a mixed-media collage
Allison Spencer, West Salem, Ohio
“I’m Doing Alright,” a cardboard sculpture
Joel Steiner, Ashland, Ohio
“The Death of Achilles,” a digital print
Bernini Award, sponsored and selected by Dr. Wendy and Mr. Scott Schaller
Carly Vandewater, Ashland, Ohio
“Star Gazers Triptych,” a relief print
College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Award, sponsored and selected by Dean’s Office of College of Arts and Sciences
Mariel Leatherman, Westfield Center, Ohio
“Pods Nestled,” a ceramic sculpture
Juror Mention Award
Mariel Leatherman, Westfield Center, Ohio
“Weaving Series,” fibers
Ashland University Permanent Art Collection Award, sponsored and selected by AU Permanent Art Collection, Matt Portner
Valerie Painter, Broadview Hts., Ohio
“Who are We?” acrylic painting
Kaitlyn Adkins, Galion, Ohio
“End of the Day,” acrylic painting
Alumni “Wink” Award, sponsored by 2012 alumna Jennifer Winkler
Amaya Copeland, Westerville, Ohio
“Beauty Behind the Eyes,” acrylic painting
The Saville Award, sponsored by Michael Bird and Kaylin Henry
Sarah Shearer
“Construction Zone,” photography
The Coburn Gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 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.
Ashland University is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.