UTA Inaugural Student Exhibition at the Arlington Museum of Art
The Department of Art and Art History at UTA is thrilled to present the Inaugural Annual Juried Student Exhibition. On view from November 8, 2024 to January 5, 2025, this show marks an exciting collaboration with the Arlington Museum of Art that will enable students to display their work in the AMA’s Community Gallery.
“We are excited to partner with the Arlington Museum of Art to bring this exhibition opportunity to our students at UTA, helping them grow professionally,” said Dr. August Jordan Davis, Chair of the UTA Department of Art and Art History. “This is a tremendous achievement for our emerging artists to show their creative works in a public museum. We look forward to the community engaging with these new artworks by our student artists.”
This year the exhibition is juried by Emily Edwards, Associate Curator at Dallas Contemporary who selected over 30 works by current graduate and undergraduate UTA students and recent alumni.
“It was a tremendous honor to serve as the inaugural curator and juror for UTA’s Student Exhibition. The pieces chosen for this exhibition are those that, in my view, succeeded in not only expressing a strong individual voice but also in prompting a dialogue with the viewer. Many of the works on display engage deeply with contemporary issues, from identity and social justice to environmental concerns and the digital age. Others are introspective, delving into the personal, the emotional, and the metaphysical. Whether they evoke contemplation, confrontation, or even discomfort, these works invite us to pause and reflect. I commend all of the students who participated in this exhibition for their courage, vision, and talent. It was an honor to engage with their work, and I hope this exhibition celebrates the future of artmaking as seen through the eyes of these talented students,” said Emily Edwards.
Congratulations to selected exhibiting artists:
| Alia Almosawi | Christina Childress | Lisa Clavton | Chris Crayton |
| Paula Currie | Vy Dang | David Galvan Cruz | Xochitl Garcia |
| Shang Gou | Lucas Gustafson | Audrey Hatter | Evelyn Kennedy |
| America Luna | Yasmine Muhammad | Dorian Parkhurst | Michelle Perez |
| Evelia Sanchez | Phoenix Sanders | Emelie Stenhammar | Lauren Tallman |
| Emma Valenzuela | Phoenix Warren | Grace Witkinson |
About the AMA Community Gallery
The Community Gallery at the Arlington Museum of Art has the heart of a local art gallery and the soul of a community gathering place. Celebrating diversity and encouraging artistic expression are its driving forces. Through an ambitious rotation of curated exhibits and related programs, the Community Gallery provides a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their unique perspectives and talents. Because there is no admission fee to the Gallery, it makes the transformative power of art accessible to all, encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, appreciate, and participate in the arts while fostering a shared sense of belonging.
Exhibition admission is free, $10 museum parking
Arlington Museum of Art hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1-5pm
Monday: Closed
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, Texas 76011
