UT Tyler Office of Marketing and Communications

In the Spotlight: Merrie Wright, associate professor and interim chair

September 5, 2014

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
903.539.7196 (cell)

Merrie Wright was invited to exhibit work in the Zoomorphic exhibition at Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge, Mont. She is an associate professor and the interim chair of the UT Tyler Department of Art and Art History.

In the exhibition, Wright called upon familiar creatures to explore the idea of camouflage and self-presentation.

For more information, contact Wright, 903.566.7423 or mwright@uttyler.edu.

The UT Tyler Department of Art and Art History offers programs of study to prepare students for success as a professional artist, art educator or professional in the field of art.

The department’s curriculum and mode of operation resemble a professional art school, with a broad-based liberal arts education. Students may select an emphasis in studio art, art education or art history. UT Tyler also offers an art minor to complement other areas of study with expanded knowledge and ability in visual art.

Contact: 903.566.7250 or art@uttyler.edu.