Paintings, illustrations, drawings and sculptures done by graduating seniors will highlight the 2017 Senior Studio Exhibition at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of the University of New Haven.

An opening-night reception will take place on April 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Students will be present and available to discuss their work. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. Exhibition will be on view through May 13, 2017. Gallery Hours – Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm.

Works on exhibit include various media and represent projects of the Lyme Academy College students who will be awarded Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in May.

The seniors will hold open studios during the reception on April 7, where additional works will be on view.

“The Senior Exhibition celebrates the culminating artistic accomplishments of students in our BFA programs,” said Todd Jokl, campus dean. “It is a remarkable showcase where each student has the opportunity to exhibit a body of their work demonstrating their talent, unique perspective, and individual voice. I am very proud and excited for each of these senior student artists as they conclude their studies here and set their sights on the exciting prospects to come.”

Seniors at Lyme Academy College are provided with their own studio, where they work and participate in intensive critiques with their instructors, peers and visiting artists. It is an integral part of the program in which the students develop lasting personal and professional connections.

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts is a college of the University of New Haven. Its mission is to educate aspiring artists through a rigorous studio curriculum rooted in figurative and representational art. The college offers a comprehensive liberal arts education essential for advanced critical and creative thought. For more information, visit lymeacademy.edu.