“Furtherance” UNA Alumni Ceramic Exhibition at Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts

EXHIBIT: September 6 - October 25

RECEPTION: September 6, 6:00-8:00pm

The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present Furtherance, a UNA Alumni Ceramic exhibition beginning September 6, 2024, and continuing through October 25, 2024.  Five artists will be featured in this exhibit, including:  Marissa Childers, Peyton Lawler, Summer Hall, Lucas Stephens, and Allye Grisham.  The community is invited to attend the opening for this reception that will be held at the Arts Center on Fri., September 6, 6-8 p.m.

Of this exhibition, Aaron Benson, UNA Chair of Visual Arts and Design, shares, “The exhibition Furtherance celebrates the journeys of five talented University of North Alabama art alumni who have advanced their careers in ceramics beyond their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Each artist has furthered their education through the pursuit of a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or a Post-Bachelor program, bringing their unique talents and concepts to the medium of clay. From intricate sculptural pieces that challenge traditional forms and concepts to innovative functional works that blend textiles and architecture with utility, their creations reflect a deep commitment to the material and the artistic process. This exhibition highlights their individual achievements and underscores the dynamic evolution of ceramics as a contemporary art form. They each embody what it means to be a committed artist.”