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The Senior Thesis Art Exhibition, which showcases the work of Gonzaga University’s graduating art majors, will open with a free, public reception to preview the students’ work from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, April 19 in the Jundt Art Museum. The exhibition will open officially on Friday, April 20 and will be on display through May 12 in the Jundt Galleries.

The Senior Exhibition marks the culmination of the GU art department’s bachelor of arts degree program. Participating students submit a portfolio of work, and selections from the portfolio are included in the graduating exhibition. A diverse collection of drawings, paintings, prints and ceramics will be displayed.

The student artists featured in the 2007 Senior Thesis Art Exhibition will be Brendan Beardsley, Oriana Futrell, Catherine Hackney, Molly Klein, Elizabeth Lockhart, Robin McClellan, Lucas Moody, Areli Nathanson, Emily Orr, Scott Osborne, James Schibel, Chelsea Thousim, and Cheryl Zainfeld.

Currently at the Jundt Art Museum is the exhibit “Mardis Nenno: Oriel,” which will be in the Arcade Gallery through July 31. Exhibitions displayed at Jundt are free and open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon-4 p.m. on Saturdays. The museum is closed on Sundays and school holidays.

For more information, please call Karen Kaiser, assistant curator for education at (509) 323-6613.