FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2008
Contact: Brandi Pannell
(662) 329-7119

MUW senior art exhibit opens

COLUMBUS, Miss. - The artwork of seven Mississippi University for Women students will be showcased at the Fine Arts Gallery in Shattuck Hall through Tuesday, April 22.

The senior art show features the work of students who will graduate this spring. A reception will be held on Saturday, April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The graduating seniors include:

Beth Boggs, a 2004 graduate of Alcorn Central High School in Corinth. She is majoring in art education and plans to teach elementary school art.

Dania Clark is a 2001 graduate of West Lauderdale High School in Collinsville. She is majoring in studio art and plans to attend graduate school.

Amanda Lee is a 2002 graduate of Southaven High School. Lee is majoring in graphic design and plans to pursue a career in graphic design.

Holly Rutledge is a 2004 graduate of Pontotoc County High School. She is majoring in art education and plans to teach high school.

Ashley Saul is a 2004 graduate of Brandon High School. Saul is also majoring in art education and plans to teach high school.

Ryann Thames is a 2004 graduate from Ocean Springs high school. She is majoring in art education and plans to teach middle school and high school.

LaTashia Tyler is a 2003 graduate of Pine Grove High School in Ripley. She is majoring in art education and plans to teach high school.

Each graduating senior will receive a bachelor of fine arts in their concentration area. This degree requires the seniors to exhibit their artwork their last semester at MUW.

Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact the Department of Art and Design at (662) 329-7341 or email Alex Stelioes-Wills, gallery director, at aswills@muw.edu.