50th Annual Student Show

Tuesday, April 19 - Saturday, May 28

CSU Arts Campus, The Galleries at CSU

50th Annual Student Art Show and Merit Scholar Exhibition

Annual juried Student Art Shows are an important standard for academic art galleries. Cleveland State University students get real life experiences and a firsthand look into the professional world of galleries and art. For many, this is the first time their work is critiqued by outside judges. They experience the joy of acceptance as well as the sting of rejection. Both are extremely valuable life lessons that motivate and inspire.

This juried exhibition features the work of CSU students. Items on display include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, graphic design, video, animation and sculpture. Many of the works are for sale. Judges again have historically large cash prizes to award thanks to our generous donors.

The Merit Scholar Exhibition in the North Gallery features work by recipients of the CSU Art Department Merit Scholarships. This year's scholars are Evan Elchert, Treat Hanks, Stephanie Hering, Tyler Jefferies, Gabriella Kollar, Aurora Laux, Anthony Sciarappa, and Jurnee Weeams. These talented Merit Scholars are fulfilling a scholarship requirement by presenting these seven exhibitions.

To commemorate the 50th year of CSU Student Shows we are planning a celebration of Gallery milestones and will recognize the 30 years of dedicated service from former Director Robert Thürmer.