Nazareth College Department of Art presents annual Art Education Graduate Art Show beginning May 3

ROCHESTER, NY (04/17/2013)(readMedia)-- The Nazareth College Department of Art is pleased to present its annual Art Education Graduate Art Show, featuring the work of eight students: Anastasia Arriaga (exhibit director), Amanda Bucholtz, Katie Cole, Sage Cox, Danielle Keefe, Scott Martin, Melissa Salatino, and Brendan Shea.

Numerous pieces on display represent a variety of styles and media, including paintings, photography, prints, ceramics, mixed media, and more. Some pieces are available for purchase.

Exhibit: May 3-May 12, 2013

Opening Reception: Friday May 3, 5-8 p.m., featuring live music by Alexandra Vasilius

Exhibit Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12-5 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 12-8 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.

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About Nazareth College

Nazareth is a coeducational, independent college on a suburban campus just outside Rochester, N.Y. The College challenges students to rise to their potential with a liberal arts and sciences foundation, professional programs, experiential learning, and an innovative curriculum that addresses the current and emerging needs of the world - ranging from economics to physical therapy to environmental science. With more than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, a vibrant arts center and a variety of athletics, clubs and organizations, Nazareth prepares students to be successful professionals and engaged citizens. For more information, visit www.naz.edu.

About the Nazareth College Department of Art

The Nazareth College Department of Art offers under-graduate programs in studio art, art education, and art history as well as graphics and illustration. The College offers graduate programs in art education and art therapy.

Nazareth has built two new state-of-the-art galleries to serve the College and the community that are a vibrant part of the Arts Center at large. For additional information, visit www.naz.edu/art.

About the Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery

The vision of the Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery is to be regionally and nationally recognized as an artistic institution that contributes to the cultural and educational life of students, faculty, and the larger community by providing a venue for high-quality, diverse artwork that advances intellectual exploration, aesthetic evaluation, and critical inquiry. Exhibitions are curated under the direction of the fine art faculty at Nazareth College by invitation. For gallery hours, call the automated information line (585) 389-5073 or visit www.naz.edu/art/arts-center-gallery.

About the Colacino Gallery

Established through the generous support of Margaret Colacino, artist and art educator, the Colacino Gallery serves as a cultural and educational resource for Nazareth students as well as the greater Rochester community. Its goal is to complement the liberal arts by fostering critical thinking, intellectual diversity, visual literacy, and aesthetic values. In addition to exhibitions generated in-house, artists are invited to submit proposals for solo or small group shows. The Colacino Gallery is located in the Art Department wing of the Arts Center complex on the second floor. For gallery hours, call the automated information line (585) 389-2532 or visit www.naz.edu/art/colacino-art-gallery.

WHO:

Nazareth College Department of Art
WHAT:

The Nazareth College Department of Art is pleased to present its annual Art Education Graduate Art Show May 3-May 12, 2013, with an opening reception Friday May 3, 5-8 p.m., featuring live music by Alexandra Vasilius.
WHEN: Friday May 03, 2013 at 05:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618