Manchester Resident Peter Collins Participates in Connecticut College's Senior Thesis Art Exhibition

NEW LONDON, CT (05/20/2011)(readMedia)-- Peter Collins, a member of the Connecticut College class of 2011, participated in the Senior Thesis Exhibition 2011. Collins, a 2007 graduate of The Governors Academy, Byfield, is the son of Chris and Lisa Collins of Manchester.

A diverse collection of pieces were created by 19 senior art majors. Art work included porcelain, pen and ink, graphite, ceramics, metals, digital prints, mixed media, acrylics, oils, new media and wintergreen transfers. The works were displayed in the Cummings Art Center galleries May 6-22.

About Connecticut College

Situated on the coast of southern New England, Connecticut College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with 1900 students from all across the country and throughout the world. On the college's 750-acre arboretum campus overlooking Long Island Sound, students and faculty create a vibrant social, cultural and intellectual community enriched by diverse perspectives. The college, founded in 1911, is known for its unique combination of interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. For more information, visit www.connecticutcollege.edu.