Ashland University is set to open its annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition on March 5 at the Coburn Gallery. The showcase features 78 artworks created by students over the academic year, ranging from fine art to design projects. An opening reception will include the announcement of several prestigious honors, including Best in Show and the Bernini Award, with a total of $1,000 in prize money distributed to the winners.
This exhibition serves as a critical professional development milestone for emerging artists, teaching them how to prepare work for public display and subject it to professional critique. By inviting acclaimed illustrator John Jude Palencar as the outside juror, the university connects its students with industry veterans, while encouraging local patronage and art collecting within the academic community.