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Award Winners Exhibition

Finley Gallery, November 7, – December 1, 2025

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Maurice Tobia, Promenade. 48x60 inches.
Maurice Tobia, Promenade. 48x60 inches.

The Department of Art & Design is proud to present the Award Winners Exhibition,
The exhibition will be presented in Finley Gallery from November 7th through December 1st, with an opening reception on Wednesday, November 12th, from 2-4 PM.

Finley Gallery will showcase a curated selection of works that highlight the artistry, hard work, and commitment of these emerging creators, providing an inspiring glimpse into the diverse ideas and approaches shaping our students’ practices.

We invite the public to join us for a reception at Finley Gallery on Wednesday, November 12th, to celebrate as we honor the accomplishments of these talented makers and the bright futures ahead of them.

Exhibiting artists include:

  • Jelena Wall (Illustration), winner of the Donald and Judy Miller Scholarship,the Cento Amici Scholarship, and the Ina Golub Scholarship
  • Brett Diese (Visual Communication Design) Dean’s Advisory Board Award + Ina Golub Scholarship
  • Bralen Jones (Visual Arts) Richard Carboni Thesis Materials Award
  • Marlena Holston (Visual Arts) Richard Carboni Thesis Materials Award
  • Santiago Arcila (Visual Arts) Richard Carboni Thesis Materials Award
  • Ashley Ortiz (Illustration) Cento Amici Award
  • Sabrina Saroza (Visual Arts + Art Education) Cento Amici Award
  • Camila Garcia (Visual Communication Design) Dean’s Advisory Board Award
  • Giacomo Valerin (Visual Arts) recognized for Outstanding Work in Integrative Studio I
  • Mari Ahmed (Visual Arts) recognized for Outstanding Work in Integrative Studio I
  • Maurice Tobias (Visual Arts) recognized for Outstanding Work in Integrative Studio II
  • Jivon Batres (Visual Arts) recognized for Outstanding Thesis in Integrative Studio III
  • Sadie Vizcaino (Visual Arts) recognized for Outstanding Work in Integrative Studio III
  • Kelly Arita (Visual Arts) recognized for Outstanding Work in Integrative Studio III

Award Winners Exhibition
Finley Gallery, Finley Hall
Exhibition dates: November 7th–December 1, 2025
Reception: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, 2:00pm–4:00pm