‘Emerging Art’ Exhibit Showcases KSC Student Work

‘Emerging Art: The Annual Keene State College Art Students Exhibition’ will be open until Sunday, May 9, at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art gallery.Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates, seniors, and other students majoring in art and graphic design will exhibit their paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, and ceramics, as well as posters, advertising and packaging designs, promotional pieces, and books. The pieces were selected by art department faculty from work students completed in all levels of art classes throughout the academic year.One gallery will feature artwork by Alison Davis of Milford, NH, Jonathan Grabon of Chester, Conn., and Brian Paquette of Middleton, RI, the three Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors graduating in May. This is the second year students have been able to graduate with a BFA degree.Free guided gallery tours of ‘Emerging Art’ are offered at 3 p.m. on Sundays: April 25 and May 2 reservations are not required.Gallery visitors are invited to vote for their favorite works in graphic design and studio art. The artist of each winning selection will be presented with a People’s Choice Commendation, which carries a $100 dollar cash prize and is sponsored by the Friends of the Thorne. The winners will be announced on Monday, May 3.