Image cutlines (from last year’s OSU Graduating Seniors’ Art Exhibit): 2010 Provost Award Winner, Morgan Williams, charcoal on canvas, “What Have You Been Waiting For?”

The OSU Graduating Seniors’ Art Exhibit reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 in Fairbanks Gallery. During the event, awards for the exhibit, and scholarships for the upcoming year, will be announced.

Twenty-seven graduating art students will participate in this year’s exhibit. During the reception, President Edward Ray will present the President’s Award for Excellence in Art. Sabah Randhawa will present the Provost’s Purchase Award, and Larry Rodgers, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, will present the CLA Dean’s Purchase Award.

Senior of Distinction certificates will be presented to outstanding seniors in the fields of Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Art History.

Scholarship awards will be announced for freshmen, transfers and for returning students. These awards are selected through a competitive portfolio review.

Fairbanks Gallery is open to the public Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and from 8 a.m.–noon on Friday. The exhibition runs May 31–June 10. The public is welcome to all events.

For more information: Douglas Russell (541) 737-5009.