Seven Ashford University students have been invited to display their art at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa from November 16, 2013-February 9, 2014.
A wide variety of artistic techniques will be showcased by the Ashford students: Carmen Bechtel, Clinton, Iowa, senior, “Radioactive,” ink, prisma marker and watercolor pencil; Andrea Salter, Clinton, Iowa, senior, “Reflections and Echoes,” mixed media; Leslie Marvin, Bellevue, Iowa, sophomore, “Feeding Time,” charcoal; Courtney Lynn Blaber, Davenport, Iowa, senior, “Through the Looking Glass,” digital photography; Sarah Garvick, New Lenox, Ill., sophomore, “Magic at the Bar,” acrylic; Rachel Neymeyer, Camanche, Iowa, senior,” And A Good Afternoon to You, Too,” Copic markers; Angeline Larsen, Anita, Iowa, sophomore, “Underwater Dance,” markers and water.
Ashford will be one of eight schools participating in this year’s “College Invitational at the Figge” with the artworks on display in the Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community
Gallery. A free “sneak preview” reception for the college invitational begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, followed by an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
“I think this will be great exposure for our students,” said Anna Pagnucci, Ashford art professor. “The Figge is high caliber and it offers the added benefit of being a museum instead of a gallery which, for a student, is normally much more difficult to be exhibited in. Our students will be part of a select group of competitive schools, so it should be really exciting.”
The museum is located at 225 W. Second St., Davenport, Iowa 52801.
About Ashford University
Where heritage meets innovation – that’s Ashford University. At Ashford, students discover relevant degree programs, innovative technology, and cherished tradition. Ashford offers associates, bachelor’s, and master’s online degree programs, while the Clinton, Iowa campus offers bachelor’s programs. Whether on campus or online, Ashford students enjoy the same supportive community. For more information, please visit ashford.edu or call Shari Winet, Vice President of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.