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UT Tyler to Feature Senior Art Exhibitions

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April 13, 2016

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
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The University of Texas at Tyler will feature 2016 senior art exhibitions on campus, Michelle Taff, gallery coordinator, announced.

All exhibitions are public and prepared and executed in partial fulfillment of the UT Tyler bachelor of fine arts degree.

"This semester's BFA exhibitions represent the wide array of high quality artwork that is being consistently produced in UT Tyler's art program," said Taff. "They feature a range of works, from serene paintings to thought-provoking ceramic sculpture to delicate installation pieces. In their work, the artists explore themes such as solitude, memory, popular culture and human interaction."

"Reveries" begins Monday, April 18 at the University Center Gallery, and it features work by Kelsey Bailey of Tyler and Tammy Smith Lawless of West Monroe, La. A reception and gallery talk will be 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the gallery. The exhibition concludes Friday, April 29.

"interFACE" begins Monday, April 25 in the Fine Arts Complex Gallery, featuring work by Jeremy Haynes of Tyler, Mario Munguia Jr. of Paris and Chara "Joy" Malone of Santa Barbara, Calif. A reception with gallery talks will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at that gallery. The exhibition concludes Friday, May 6.

Both gallery hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by special appointment.

For more information, contact Taff, 903.566.7237 or mtaff@uttyler.edu.

Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, the UT Tyler bachelor of fine arts degree program offers students an opportunity to concentrate in two-dimensional studio art, three-dimensional studio art, multi-media art, art history or general studio art. UT Tyler students may also seek an all-level teaching certification with the degree.

For additional information, call 903.566.7250 or visit uttyler.edu/art/.

One of the 14 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,500 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.