2019 Senior Art Exhibition

Congratulations are in order for six graduating senior Graphic Arts students at Benedictine University. The students: Kaitlyn Caravello, Megan Kamath, Megan Roy-Chowdhury, Austin Gascoigne, Antonio E. Hernandez, and Rebecca McDounough are exhibiting their portfolios of studio work as part of their capstone coursework for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The exhibition opens today, May 6th, and will run through May 18th. A public reception is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th, from 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Following are images from the senior show.

People's Choice Award Winners from the BenU Student Art Show

The following artists and pieces were selected for this year's People's Choice Awards from the BenU Student art Exhibit recently held at the Komechak Art Gallery at benedictine university, in Lisle, IL. The winners were the top five vote-getters from over 300 visitors to the exhibit, which was held April 16-30, 2017. Congratulations to to following: Jacob T. Linao (Junior) and his oil painting called "The Howling Fjord"

Michelle Piasecki(Senior) won two awards. One for her oil painting called "Self-portrait"

Her second piece was an oil painting called "Untitled"

Megan Roy-Chowdhury (Sophomore) also won two awards. The first was for a graphic design piece called "Self-portrait"

Megan's second piece was an oil painting called "Split Complimentary"

Each winner received a certificate of accomplishment. Many thanks to all the students who participated in the exhibit, and the teachers who have encouraged them.

Student Political Art Display At Ben U

Art students in Benedictine University's 2D Design, Calligraphy and Graphic Design courses were invited by the Political Science department to produce work based upon the theme of the 2016 presidential election. The response was terrific. Please see below some examples of the work that is currently on display in Goodwin Hall, 1st floor, now through November 12. many thanks to the student who participated, Professor Phil Hardy for the opportunity to bring this idea together, plus thanks to Jennifer Zingg, Teresa Parker, HaiRiHan, Karen Brooks.