The 2026 DART Senior Thesis Show is on display at the University of Dubuque's Bisignano Art Gallery through August 30, featuring capstone projects from four graduating digital art and design majors. The exhibition includes Ty Eggers' children's book "A Monster Under My Bed!" about OCD, Elaina Marburger's series "Psyche of the Mortal Body," and Mason Sterken's sports-media-inspired video and poster project "UNO!" alongside other works in illustration, motion design, and digital painting.
This annual exhibition matters because it showcases the culmination of undergraduate art education, highlighting how emerging artists use personal experiences—such as mental health struggles and creative self-doubt—to drive meaningful visual storytelling. It also demonstrates the role of small academic programs in preparing students for professional careers in digital art and design, offering a model for community-engaged, student-centered exhibition practice.