Minster student to participate in juried art exhibition April

FINDLAY — Alexis Bishop, of Minster, 45865, is participating in the 2023 Student Art and Design Juried Exhibition at the University of Findlay April 3-28.

Bishop is showcasing creativity in sculpture artwork.

Categories include visual fundamentals, design in crafts, and intro to digital design; drawing and mixed media; sculpture; visual communication; ceramics; painting; film photography; digital photography; design; and printmaking. Nearly 280 pieces were entered and 80 of them were accepted into the show. The awards judge for this year’s exhibition is University of Findlay alumna, Megan Talbert.

Free and open to the public, artwork will be displayed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in the Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery located in the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion. A reception and awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 12, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion.

Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay is known not only for science, health professions, animal science and equestrian studies programs, but also for cultivating the next generation of business leaders, educators and global citizens through a dedication to experiential learning, both in and outside of the classroom. Established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and the City of Findlay, the University of Findlay has more than 80 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 11 master’s degrees, and five doctoral degrees. More than 3,500 students are enrolled at Findlay, and the University is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review.