Galleries at WSU Vancouver Feature Two Group Shows

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Ninth Annual Student Exhibition will be on display April 19 through May 31 in the Student Services Building gallery, as part of the Washington State University Vancouver Research Showcase.

On display will be photographs captured and printed digitally, as well as hand-pulled prints, including intaglio, lithography and screen prints. Harrison Higgs, assistant professor of Fine Arts, organizes the show each year drawing from two Fine Arts classes. This year, the participating students are from the Digital Photography class and the Print-Based Media class.

A second group show with works displaying the artistic talents of the Battle Ground Art Alliance will be on display April 4 through May 19 in the WSU Vancouver Engineering Life Sciences Building gallery. The exhibit features paintings, photography, woodwork, painted gourd work and ceramics. An opening reception will be held on April 4, 5-6 p.m. in the gallery and the community is invited to attend.

The Battle Ground Art Alliance was formed in 2001 to support the arts and artists in the North Clark County region. Members include painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters and quilters. Most of them volunteer in local schools or in the community to teach and encourage interest in their craft.

Entry to the exhibits is free. WSU Vancouver galleries are open weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

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