Faculty Exhibit opening reception is February 21

Tom Adolphs, “Untitled 2 from In Between series”, Digital Drawing/Painting, 2018

Finlandia University’s International School of Art and Design will present a faculty exhibit at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) from February 21 to March 18, 2019.

Dylan Evans Weiler, “they’re too young to even understand what’s on your mind”, Oil on linen on Panel, 2017

An opening reception for the artists will take place at the gallery Thursday, February 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Recent works by full-time, adjunct, and emeritus faculty representing a diverse range of media and concepts will be on display. Artists include Tom Adolphs, Gini Brewer, Tobias Dawson, Phyllis Fredendall, Kenyon Hansen, Lindsey Heiden, Art Hill, Joyce Koskenmaki, Denise Vandeville, and Dylan Evans Weiler.

Ceramics, fiber art, digital drawing/painting, sculpture and painting are several of the media that will be represented in this exhibit.

“This year we have several new faculty members exhibiting their work”, noted Carrie Flaspohler, Gallery Director/Curator of the Finlandia University Gallery.  “This exhibit is a great opportunity to share and celebrate the talents of our faculty with the community and students in the International School of Art & Design. Their creative works are an inspiration, bringing insight, inquiry and poetry into our lives.”

“Finlandia University International School of Art and Design 2019 Faculty Exhibit” is on display at the Finlandia University Gallery through March 18.

The Finlandia University Gallery is in the Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., or by appointment. Please call (906) 487-7500 for more information.