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Varsity Art XXIV

Please join Art Saint Louis for our 24th annual invitational Varsity Art exhibition featuring undergraduate and graduate level art students representing 20 St. Louis regional colleges and universities.

Varsity Art XXIIV  February 28-March 26, 2020  ASL is TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Graphic design by Emily Amberger.Graphic design by Emily Amberger.




The 20 participating institutions & 40 featured students in our 2020 exhibit include:

   

Culver-Stockton College
Analiese Logan Meany
Nevin McNally


East Central College

Olivia Tucker
Anna Wright

Eastern Illinois University
Antonio J. Ainscough
Rachel Head

Fontbonne University

Alex Arscott
Hannah Ehret

 
Greenville University

J. Russell Lamb, Jr.
Jenna LeBlanc

  

Jefferson College

Dietrich Froeschner
Emily Lowe

Lewis & Clark Community College
Kaleigh Grace
Amber Miller
 

Maryville University
Jonathan Heintz
Jordan Neisler


McKendree University

Katie Maag
Allison Woodhouse

St. Charles Community College

Randall Bennett
Tobi Wilkins
 

Effective as of March 17, 2020, Art Saint Louis is temporarily closed until further notice. We will notify the public when we are able to reopen. Stay healthy! Thanks for your participation and support.
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Art Saint Louis presents "Varsity Art XXIV," our 24th annual invitational exhibition featuring works by 40 outstanding undergrad & graduate level art students representing 20 St. Louis regional universities and colleges from Missouri and Illinois.

The exhibit is presented February 28-March 26, 2020 and opens with a free reception on Friday, March 6 from 6-8 p.m. Gallery is free & open to the public Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Sunday & major holidays.


This multi-media exhibit features 40 artworks in a variety of media including ceramics, digital imaging, drawing, graphic design, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video/time-based media. We invite you to view the featured artworks, gallery views & reception photos from the exhibit in our Facebook album here.


A special feature of this exhibit is that we have the opportunity for our featured artists to participate in brief Artist Interview Videos. These snapshot-videos introduce viewers to the participating artists and provide a little more insight to the creative process. Videos are posted on the Art Saint Louis YouTube Channel and our social media platforms.


Another feature to this exhibit is that one artist's work has been selected to receive an Award of Excellence as an Outstanding artwork in the exhibition. The Award of Excellence goes to Jenna LeBlanc of Greenville University. In addition to the recognition, she is eligible to submit work for our Honor Awards 2022 curated exhibit, a special show only open to the Award-winning artists who receive Awards of Excellence in our 2020 exhibits.

 

St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley

Dasia Chavis
Sam Lietz

 
St. Louis Community College Forest Park

Jill Beyder
Andrew Fischer

St. Louis Community College Meramec
Valerie Schmittgens
Amanda Nichole Taylor

St. Louis Community College Wildwood

Ann Frailey
Nancy Lipari

Saint Louis University
Paige Biggus
Anan Zhao

Southwestern Illinois College

Sasha Nicole Agnew
Rebekah Segelhorst


Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Haley Inyart
Tracy Welling

University of Missouri School of Visual Studies

Riana Bovill       
Madeleine LeMieux

Washington University in St. Louis, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Libby Evan
Jina Hyun


Webster University
Madison Castaldi
Joseph Souvannarath

PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Art Saint Louis is located at 1223 Pine Street in downtown St. Louis.
There are parking METERS on Pine Street and Olive Street & other nearby streets. Parking meters run 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Fines are steep ($20), so don't let your meter expire.
Visit Downtown St. Louis.org's website for additional parking suggestions. You can also download the handy Parkmobile app, whereby you can pay for and monitor parking meter via your mobile phone.


Hourly parking is usually available in the PARK PACIFIC GARAGE on Olive just West of Tucker (entrance is on the South side of Olive). Parking is at your own expense and payable by credit card upon exiting the garage. Be sure to take your parking receipt/ticket with you when you exit your car to visit the Gallery or you won't be able to get back in to the garage to get to your garage. Your parking ticket is your key to get back in to the garage. Art Saint Louis cannot validate parking.

The Gallery is easily accessible by PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION with MetroLink and MetroBus with MetroBus stops nearby.
If you are uncomfortable driving downtown, you might want to consider a carpool or rideshare to our location.

Some of the 40 artworks featured in this year's Varsity Art XXIV:

 Analiese Meany. Culver-Stockton College. “Paynes Grey.” 2019. Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper, 33.75”x26.5”. $350. Professor: Debra MyersAnaliese Meany. Culver-Stockton College. “Paynes Grey.” 2019. Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper, 33.75”x26.5”. $350. Professor: Debra Myers Paige Biggus. Saint Louis University. “Skin Vessels.” 2020. Earthenware, Slip, Glaze. $250. Professor: Nila Petty.Paige Biggus. Saint Louis University. “Skin Vessels.” 2020. Earthenware, Slip, Glaze. $250. Professor: Nila Petty. Jordan Neisler. Maryville University. “Untitled.” 2018. Digital Photograph on Metal, 13.333”x15.913”. $350. Professors: Scott Angus, Lilli Kayes.Jordan Neisler. Maryville University. “Untitled.” 2018. Digital Photograph on Metal, 13.333”x15.913”. $350. Professors: Scott Angus, Lilli Kayes. 
Jenna LeBlanc. Greenville University. “Head of the Household.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas, 40”x30”. Not for Sale. Professor: Jacob Amundson. This artwork was selected for the Award of Excellence.Jenna LeBlanc. Greenville University. “Head of the Household.” 2019. Acrylic on Canvas, 40”x30”. Not for Sale. Professor: Jacob Amundson. This artwork was selected for the Award of Excellence.  Randall Bennett, St. Charles Community College. “Civil Disobedience.” 2018. Digital Print, 37”x48”. $2020. Professor: Kathleen SankerRandall Bennett, St. Charles Community College. “Civil Disobedience.” 2018. Digital Print, 37”x48”. $2020. Professor: Kathleen Sanker Madeleine LeMieux. University of Missouri School of Visual Studies. “When Barbie Bleeds.” 2017. Digital Composite Image, Archival Print, 23”x32”. $300. Professor: Chris DaniggelisMadeleine LeMieux. University of Missouri School of Visual Studies. “When Barbie Bleeds.” 2017. Digital Composite Image, Archival Print, 23”x32”. $300. Professor: Chris Daniggelis
Tracy Welling, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. “Conversations with Kali.” 2019. Kozo & Abaca Paper, Felt, Thread, Ink, Acrylic, WIre, 84”x71”. Not for Sale. Professor: Brigham Dimick.Tracy Welling, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. “Conversations with Kali.” 2019. Kozo & Abaca Paper, Felt, Thread, Ink, Acrylic, WIre, 84”x71”. Not for Sale. Professor: Brigham Dimick.  Kaleigh Grace. Lewis & Clark Community College. “Flourish.” 2019. Chromogenic Print, Image Captured on Film, 24”x36”. $350. Professor: Jeff Vaughn.Kaleigh Grace. Lewis & Clark Community College. “Flourish.” 2019. Chromogenic Print, Image Captured on Film, 24”x36”. $350. Professor: Jeff Vaughn. Kate Maag, McKendree University. “Reflection.” 2019. Clay, Slip, Glaze, 17“x16”. $225. Professors: Kevin Kao, Amy MacLennan.Kate Maag, McKendree University. “Reflection.” 2019. Clay, Slip, Glaze, 17“x16”. $225. Professors: Kevin Kao, Amy MacLennan.
 AJ (Antonio) Ainscough. Eastern Illinois University. "Anermaniac.” Oil on Canvas, 24”x36”. $650. Professor: Chris Kahler.AJ (Antonio) Ainscough. Eastern Illinois University. "Anermaniac.” Oil on Canvas, 24”x36”. $650. Professor: Chris Kahler. Joseph Souvannarath, Webster University. “Three Dragons.” 2019. Video. Not for Sale.  Professor: Robin Assner-Alvey.Joseph Souvannarath, Webster University. “Three Dragons.” 2019. Video. Not for Sale. Professor: Robin Assner-Alvey. Anna Wright, East Central College. “Paula.” 2018. Vine Charcoal, Compressed Charcoal on Paper, 20”x26”. Not for Sale. Professor: Adam Watkins.Anna Wright, East Central College. “Paula.” 2018. Vine Charcoal, Compressed Charcoal on Paper, 20”x26”. Not for Sale. Professor: Adam Watkins. 

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