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Graduating graphic design majors at 91“«Ć½ present ā€˜Half Dozen’ exhibition

Graduating graphic design majors at 91“«Ć½ present ā€˜Half Dozen’ exhibition

Contact: Sasha Steinberg

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Works of six fine art seniors specializing in graphic design at Mississippi State are on display Nov. 29-Dec. 7 at the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery.

Free to all, the second-floor ā€œHalf Dozenā€ exhibition at the university’s Welcome Center celebrates the conclusion of the students’ art department studies.

The portfolio works range from illustrative poster designs and eye-catching advertisements to crisp web layouts and entertaining packaging. In addition to the physical displays, individual portfolio books and self-promotionals will be available for viewing on opening night. For a preview, visit .

A 6-7 p.m. opening reception in the students’ honor will be held Tuesday [Nov. 29] at the Cullis Wade gallery. Complimentary refreshments provided by The Veranda in Starkville will be served.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more, see at .

According to Assistant Professor Suzanne Powney, ā€œThis year’s exhibition theme ā€˜Half Dozen’ is inspired by the six graduating seniors who are taking their final steps toward leaving the nest and beginning their careers.ā€

The ā€œHalf Dozenā€ exhibitors include (by hometown):

BALTIMORE, Maryland—Lorianna A. Livingston.

GREENVILLE—Adey A. Efrem.

JACKSON—Brian T. Ballou.

MERIDIAN—Andrea M. ā€œAndeeā€ Schuurman. She also is pursuing a bachelor’s in fashion design and merchandising in the School of Human Sciences.

PASCAGOULA—Katherine L. ā€œKaylieā€ Mitchell.

PASS CHRISTIAN—Matthew C. Garriga.

Additional gallery information is available from Powney at 662-325-2970 or suzanne@blackdogletterpress.com.

Part of 91“«Ć½ā€™s College of Architecture, Art and Design, the Department of Art is home to the Magnolia State’s largest undergraduate studio art program. For more, visit .

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