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Senior Art Exhibit at Evangel University

Published on Apr 5, 2021 by Erin Hedlun

 

 

“Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité” oil on canvas by Elliott Mann.

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Evangel University Fine Arts & Design Gallery is featuring the works of four seniors from April 9 – May 6, 2021. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 9 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is located inside the Barnett Fine Arts Center on EU’s campus.

Display pieces include the work of four graduating Art major students:

  • Hannah Foran from Columbus, Georgia
  • Denton Highfield from Owasso, Oklahoma
  • Kamrynn Holt from Republic, Missouri
  • Elliott Mann from Botswana, Africa

Art at Evangel

Evangel University is home to the state-of-the-art Lawrence & Alletha Barnett Fine Arts Center, which opened in 2002.

The Art Education degree at Evangel is for the creative art student seeking certification to teach art in elementary, junior high, or high school grades. EU’s program meets the Missouri state requirements for certification in Art Education, grades K-12.

Students who desire a well-rounded approach to artistic disciplines may earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art degree. The program requires 45 credits in art and is a good option for a double major. The department also offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, where students take 58 studio hours, with an emphasis on studio work or graphic design. Both combine art history courses with practical expertise in various studio areas.

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About Evangel University

Evangel University, with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to serve the Church and society globally. Evangel and AGTS serve more than 2,200 students from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries, offering 70 undergraduate majors and 19 master and doctoral degrees.