Clarke Sophomore-Junior Art Exhibit Opens Jan. 12

The Sophomore/Junior Art Exhibition is a chance for the public to see the extraordinary work done by students in the Clarke University Art Department. It is on display from Monday, Jan. 12, through Saturday, Feb. 7, in the Quigley Art Gallery on the Clarke campus. The annual juried exhibition features paintings, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, video, printmaking, and graphic design work. Students featured include Kyra DeSchepper, Hannah Goldsmith, Olivia Harris, Kassidy Hanson, Samantha Hilby, Natalie Kalmes, Carly Miller, Madison Rhymes, Jennifer Rood, Karan Sieverding, Kaitlyn Svestka, Erik Brolin, Hope Greenwood, Morgan Hazer, Kylie Murphy, Emily Pape, Bridget Quinn and Lauren Reagen. “The exhibition showcases the exemplary work created by Clarke studio art and graphic design students in the past year,” said Louise Kames, professor of art and chair of the Clarke Art Department. “Each student is represented with three works juried into the exhibition by the art faculty members as part of their annual portfolio review.” A reception for the artists will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Quigley Art Gallery. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at (563)588-6318. Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students who positively impact their workplace, family and community. Academic offerings include more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs, a robust adult degree program and six graduate degree programs.  Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in the thriving city of Dubuque, Iowa. It is the only BVM university in the country.