The Department of Art and Friends of the Arts hosted the Annual Student Art Exhibition in the Constance Stuart Larrabee Arts Center. Bethany Heilman Yousefi '06 and Virginia Holt '06 received the new Art History Award, and Deborah McLeod and Larry Schroth served as jurors for the show.
The exhibit is open through May 12, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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The exhibit was well attended.

The WC Jazz Combo provided live music.

Friends of the Arts Chair Erasmus "Ras" Klomen begins the evening's speeches.

The artists exhibited: Sara Figiel '06, Heather Holiday '06, Ruth H.C. Gibbens '06, Michelle Lynn Kelmartin '06, Yasmina Marcelle Moukarzel '06, and Kimberli Nicole Olga '06.

President Baird Tipson explains the importance of a creative culture.

Sculpture by Sara Figiel '06.

Nancy L. Underwood Chair in Art History Donald McColl describes the distinguishing features of art at Washington College.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art Anne Leighton Massoni received flowers in recognition of her work to produce the exhibit.

Amanda Finley Boutwell '07 was awarded the Lynette Nielsen Prize for the Most Promising Underclassman.

Heather Holiday '06 and Sarah Figiel '06 look on as Lynette Nielsen Prize recipient Ruth H.C. Gibbens '06 is congratulated by Michelle Lynn Kelmartin '06.

Yasmina Marchelle Moukarzel '06 learns that she has received the Jurors' Award of Distinction and a gift provided by the jurors themselves.

Show juror Larry Schroth with his wife, Connie.