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The Art Gallery at UWF to exhibit alumni art for 50th anniversary

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “The 50th Anniversary Alumni Art Exhibition” from Oct. 6 through Nov. 10. This invitational exhibition will showcase what UWF Department of Art alumni are currently doing in their respective disciplines. Also on exhibit will be ephemera documenting previous shows, events and visiting artist lectures. An opening reception will be held on Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “The 50th Anniversary Alumni Art Exhibition” from Oct. 6 through Nov. 10. This invitational exhibition will showcase what UWF Department of Art alumni are currently doing in their respective disciplines. Also on exhibit will be ephemera documenting previous shows, events and visiting artist lectures. An opening reception will be held on Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.

TAG celebrates UWF’s 50th anniversary with this exhibition and aspires to carry forward the excellence achieved by art students during the University’s first 50 years. Alumni from the previous decades will be showing current paintings, drawings, sculpture, film and digital work. Alongside these works, visitors will discover short bios on each alumnus telling their unique story after graduation.  Additionally, alumna Haley Lauw will give an artist talk on Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. in Room 206 of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

TAG is located on the UWF Pensacola Campus in the CFPA, Building 82, and is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit TAG’s website or call 850.474.2696.