Students Showcase Artwork, Take Home Awards at Annual Juried Exhibition
Several East Texas A&M University Art majors are currently showcasing their work at the University Gallery as part of the annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
The exhibition, on display until April 10 at the University Gallery in the East Texas A&M Art Building, presents artwork across a variety of media. Guest juror Sarah-Jayne Parson, director and curator of the Art Galleries at Texas Christian University, judged the students' submissions.
The following students received awards for their art:
The exhibition features artwork by students majoring in Art at East Texas A&M. Guest juror Sarah-Jayne Parson, Director and Curator of the Art Gallery at Texas Christian University, judged the students' submissions.
The award winners for 2025 are as follows:
| Award | Artist | Artwork |
| Best In Show | Jacob Brock | I Smiled While You Tried to Tear Me Apart |
| Second Place | Kimberly Catino | The Ground Keeps Its Own Counsel |
| Third Place and Dean's Choice Award | Makaila Burney | Between Her & Me |
| Honorable Mention | Jennifer Oropeza | I'm Not Here and I'm Not There |
| Honorable Mention | Devin Blanch | Threshold |
| Honorable Mention | Brisa Miranda | Amealco Lele |
| President's First Choice | Cindy Fliming | Still Thriving |
| President's Second Choice | Makaila Burney | Between Her and Me |
| President's Third Choice | Caroline Scott | Faded Memories |
| Dean's Choice | Ashlyn Brooks | Country Cowboy |
| Department of Art Award | Debbineek Jenkins | Doom Scroll |
The University Gallery is located at 2005 University Drive in Commerce. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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