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RELEASE AT WILL: April 6, 2006

USM Art Department B.FA. Exhibits
April 21-May 12, 2007

USM Art Gallery, Gorham
Opening reception: Friday, April 20, 5-7 pm

USM Area Gallery, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
Opening reception: Friday, April 20, 7-9 pm

Contact for images or more info:
Gallery Director Carolyn Eyler
ceyler@maine.edu or call (207) 780-5008

The USM Art Department proudly presents an exhibit of its graduating emerging artists. B.F.A. Exhibitions represent culminating educational experiences for art majors graduating with a Bachelors of Fine Art degree. This exhibit is typically the student’s first major presentation of a cohesive group of work. This year, a total of 22 students will display their rich and eclectic variety of styles and approaches including drawings, paintings, sculpture, installation, video, and printmaking at the Gorham and Portland locations of USM Art Galleries. Participating students include:

Noel Hill, Jon Oliver, Sabrina Thiemke, Gorham
Laura E Hunter, Portland
Jared C Bachrach, Pittsfield
Emily L Carter, Oxford
Andrew Davis, Noel Buschmann, Harmony
Cassie S Farrington, Hallowell
Brian P Hussey, New Gloucester
Tyson Jacques, Biddeford
Elisabeth A Janes, Friendship
Emma L Kafka, Parkman
Kristina J Koskela, West Paris
Alexander J Perrine, Woolwich
Ryan W Wight, Belfast
Megan Leonard, Pownal
Sarra Maddocks,Limington
Kimberly Oliver, Limerick
Erik Stoesser-Casad, Saco
Ryan Wight, Belfast
George J Hamilton, Boylston, Massachusetts
Stacey M Kardash, Cresco, Iowa

This year, USM Art Department has total graduating class of 58 students, 22 of whom are in the BFA degree program. Serving over 300 art students, the USM Art Department offers a B.F.A. degree with studio concentrations in ceramics, digital art, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Additional degree options are: B.F.A. degree in Art Education; B.A. in Studio Art; B.A. in Studio Art and Entrepreneurial Studies; and a B.A. in Art History.

International study opportunities are available. The faculty consists of approximately 12 full and 12 part-time practicing professionals that exhibit and publish regionally, nationally, and internationally.

They are leaders in initiating art events and activities in greater Portland and throughout Maine.

Area Gallery, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7 am-10 pm; Friday, 7 am-9 pm

Art Gallery, Gorham Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 pm

For more information or access inquiries, call Carolyn Eyler at (207)780-5008 or visit the gallery website at www.usm.maine.edu/gallery.