Dillon Leffler's "Sad" in the “DART Senior Thesis Art Show" at the University of Dubuque -- through April 27.
Through Saturday, April 27
University of Dubuque's Bisignano Art Gallery, 2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque IA
A celebration of work completed by graduating seniors in the Department of Digital Art and Design, the DART Senior Thesis Art Show will be on display at the University of Dubuque's Bisignano Art Gallery through April 27, the exhibit boasting a variety of pieces in illustration, animation, digital painting, motion graphics, and digital artwork, and displaying the wide range of skills students cultivated during their time at UD.
In the DART Senior Thesis Art Show, DART department majors that are soon to be designated designers present their work for the capstone of the year's Digital Art & Design program. Each year, the Bisignano Art Gallery exhibits and celebrates the graduating seniors' thesis projects. The exhibition brings together an exciting variety of work in numerous mediums, and each senior worked tirelessly throughout the semester in the Senior Seminar class to showcase the immense breadth and voice of their talent. The students chose an independent and specific theme for their collection of pieces accompanied by a brief artist statement to describe their vision and passion as an artist as well as their gratitude to everyone who helped them to achieve their goal.
“We are honored and privileged in calling our students family,” said Sheila Sabers, MAC, head of the Department of Digital Art and Design and assistant professor of digital art and design. “We love the journey of witnessing the development of their creativity and contribution to society through their unique talents and perspectives – some through their four years at the University and some as they return after years away to finish their DART degree. Unfortunately, this past year we lost a beloved family member, student Urias Gbarjolo, who would have graduated with this Class of 2024. We mourn his passing and cherish the memories of his bright spirit and potential.” Poster artwork for the “DART Senior Thesis Art Show” was designed by Jenna Benzing, a senior digital art and design major from Caledonia, Minnesota.
The mission of the Charles and Elizabeth Bisignano Art Gallery is: to serve University of Dubuque students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community by bringing diverse exhibit to campus; to support the mission of UD by connecting visual arts to other disciplines via educational programming and collaborations; and to promote UD to the tri-state area and beyond by welcoming the public to attend (in person and virtually) the exhibits. The Bisignano Art Gallery is the programming arm and primary resource for the Digital Art and Design Department. The gallery features at least 10 original, in-house curated exhibitions per year. It also serves as the primary display space for students and faculty on campus, providing opportunities through juried student shows, Senior Thesis exhibitions, and faculty shows.
The DART Senior Thesis Art Show will be on display through April 27, with regular gallery hours noon to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Admission is free, and more information is available by calling (563)589-3267 and visiting Dart.dbq.edu/gallery.
