Miami University students have created artworks exploring generational divides for the 10th Student Response Exhibition, titled "Bridging Generational Gaps," presented by the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM) in collaboration with the university's Department of Art. Inspired by Professor Megan Gerhardt's book "Gentelligence," the exhibition features ceramics, photography, textiles, drawing, and poetry from students across disciplines. Visitors can vote for their favorite works, with cash awards sponsored by the Art Museum's Members Association, and a reception and awards ceremony will be held on October 29.
The exhibition matters because it provides a platform for student voices to address a timely social issue—intergenerational connection—through cross-disciplinary artistic expression. By engaging the campus community in voting and dialogue, the program fosters reflection on how age, experience, and perspective shape relationships, while highlighting the role of university art museums in bridging academic themes with public engagement.