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"Junk Dealer" by Kara Jenson," in the 53rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. The art show started Nov. 7 and will end Dec. 9.

‘It is a therapy for me’—Meet the artists of the 53rd Annual Juried Art Gallery

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor November 30, 2022

The 53rd Annual Juried Art Gallery opened Nov. 7. The exhibit features art made by students of various backgrounds, judged by an outside juror. This year’s juror was Brian Harper, associate professor...

McNaughton working with a student in 2003.

“John McNaughton: Artist-Mentor-Friend:” The remarkable life of John McNaughton

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor September 5, 2022

While current students may not know who John McNaughton was, his legacy is hidden everywhere on campus, shaping the atmosphere of USI for years.  His legacy hides in “The Screaming Eagle” sculpture...

Artist Kathrine Watts shows communication professor Lisa Verkamp an installation piece as part of her latest exhibition "-rhiza" Oct. 21, 2021. "-rhiza" is on display in the McCutchan Art Center from now until Dec. 10.

Alumna talks trash and makes mushrooms sing in latest art show

Josh Meredith, Chief photo editor November 4, 2021

  University alumna Katherine Watts spoke in the Performance Center Oct. 21, 2021, on her traveling art show “-rhiza,” an exhibition on the relationship between nature and humans.  “-riza”...

Professors showcase creativity

Professors showcase creativity

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor August 23, 2017

Alisa Holen said one-third of her job is being an active artist. “One-third of our job as professors is teaching, one-third is service and one-third is being active in our field of study,” the associate...

This design illustrates Joan Kempf deJong and John McNaughton’s proposed sculpture for the Griffin Center, titled “Bent Twig.”

Griffin Center sculpture approved

Cara Meeks, Staff writer January 27, 2016

Liberal Arts Assistant Dean Joan Kempf deJong and John McNaughton, professor emeritus of art, had fun creating twists and turns for USI’s campus. The Art Collection Committee approved the two art professors’...

Hunt sculpture portrays ‘past,’ ‘future’

Armon Siadat October 28, 2015
USI receives a special sculpture “From Our Past Toward Our Future,” for the 50th aniiversary.
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