University Galleries presents Student Annual April 9-May 4
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present the 2025 Student Annual from April 9-May 4. An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, April 9, from 4-5:30 p.m., with awards announced at 5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
Since 1974, the Student Annual has showcased new artwork produced by students at Illinois State University. This exhibition has offered many students the first opportunity to have their work reviewed by professionals outside the University. Each year, two external arts professionals determine which works are selected for the exhibition and which works receive awards.
The Wonsook Kim School of Art is pleased to present the 2025 Marshall Dulaney Pitcher Award to M.F.A. student Kitty Davies. This award honors outstanding students in the visual arts who demonstrate exceptional artistic talent, dedicated studio practice, and academic excellence. 2025 marks the 55th anniversary of this prestigious award, which was established by the Pitcher family in memory of painting student Marshall Pitcher. University Galleries has traditionally dedicated exhibition space within the Student Annual to winners of the Marshall Dulaney Pitcher Award.
This year’s design juror is Heather Snyder Quinn. This year’s studio juror is Selina Trepp.
For a list of accepted entries in the 2025 Student Annual and to view all current and upcoming events, visit University Galleries website.
University Galleries, a unit in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, is located at 11 Uptown Circle, Suite 103, at the corner of Beaufort and Broadway streets. Parking is available in the Uptown Station parking deck located directly above University Galleries—the first hour is free, as well as any time after 5:01 p.m.
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