ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW OPENS AT WELLS COLLEGE
Work by more than 50 students to be featured

Aurora, New York - An eclectic mix of art will be on display in Wells College’s String Room Gallery from February 4 – 26. Artwork produced by students enrolled in studio art classes during the fall 2008 semester will be shown. The annual student art exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited to view the show. An opening reception with refreshments on Wednesday, February 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm offers an opportunity to meet the student artists and view and discuss their work.

More than 50 students are exhibiting their work this winter. Media represented include ceramic pottery and sculpture, paintings, drawings, prints, book arts, and digital images.

Professors of Art Theodore Lossowski and William Roberts guided and instructed the students during the fall semester. They oversaw the students’ work in the studios and collaborated with String Room Gallery director William Ganis on the installation of the show.

The String Room Gallery is located in Main Building. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about the show at Wells, please contact Professor Ganis at 315/364-3465.

Wells College is a nationally recognized private coeducational liberal arts college located in Aurora, New York, on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. It was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, founder of the Wells Fargo and American Express Companies. The College is known as an exceptional value, pairing top quality academic programs with affordable tuition. Wells boasts small class sizes, an extensive experiential learning program, and a wide range of off-campus study options. The academic program allows students substantial freedom to create individually unique educational experiences. Small, smart, and connected to the world around it, Wells is currently strengthening its off-campus study offerings and introducing new athletics programs.

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