Varsity Art 28

Art Saint Louis presents our 28th annual invitational Varsity Art exhibition featuring undergraduate and graduate level art students representing 21 STL regional colleges.

Varsity Art 28  March 1-28, 2024

 

Graphic design by Emily Crull.Graphic design by Emily Crull.



The 21 participating institutions and 39 featured students in our 2024 exhibit include:

 
Blackburn College
Sydney Bray
Janelle Naumann

Columbia College
Christina Arbuckle
Cori Winkelman

   

Culver-Stockton College
Zhane Cariglia

Tabitha Haxel


East Central College

Mary Bequette
Zoe Meyer

Eastern Illinois University
Chloe Flanigan  Best of Show
Isabella Gullotta

Fontbonne University

Valerie Dratwick
Hannah Simpson

  

Jefferson College

Jewel Glisson
Rubina Jones


Maryville University

Gabrielle Gray

Isabelle McAfee

McKendree University

Thu T. Luu

St. Charles Community College

Taylor Crawford   Honorable Mention
Elena Uresti
 

St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley
Chantal Kagarama

Gloria Owen

  Art Saint Louis presents Varsity Art 28, our 28th annual invitational exhibition featuring artworks by 39 outstanding undergrad and graduate level art students representing 21 regional universities and colleges from Missouri and Illinois.

The show is presented March 1-28, 2024. The Art Saint Louis Gallery is free & open to the public six days a week: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Sunday & holidays.


This multi-media exhibit features 39 undergrad and grad level student artists exhibiting artworks in a variety of media including ceramics, digital media, drawing, fiber art, graphic design, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. We invite you to check out our Facebook album for this show to view highlights from our March 1 reception and also Gallery/installation views.


In addition to presenting the Varsity Art 28 exhibit in-person in the Art Saint Louis Gallery in downtown St. Louis, we are also presenting this show as a Virtual Gallery Exhibition exclusively online on this webpage (see below). The Virtual show will be presented concurrently with the in-Gallery exhibit, so March 1-28.

Awards for this exhibit include one Best of Show Award of Excellence given to Eastern Illinois University student Chloe Flanigan and one Honorable Mention given to St. Charles Community College student Taylor Crawford.

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St. Louis Community College Forest Park
Kelly Adams
Benjamin Shafer


St. Louis Community College Meramec

Natalie Boesch
Meredith Frerichs

 

St. Louis Community College Wildwood

Lucy Adolphson

Saint Louis University

Yu (Stephanie) Feng

Southeast Missouri State University
Kate Cooper
Brennan Higgins

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Eavan O’Neil
Natcha Wongchanglaw

 

Southwestern Illinois College
Emma Maddox
Kasey Wandling

University of Missouri School of Visual Studies

Marina G. Cano
Andrew Long


University of Missouri-St. Louis   
Chile Nguyen
Brynne Qualley

Webster University
Jade Schrier
Theresa Vercide

 


Please click on the exhibit image above to view our Virtual Gallery Exhibition of Varsity Art 28.


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Please enjoy the artworks featured in Varsity Art 28. Artists are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Kelly Adams, St. Louis, MO. “Octavia and Baucis from Invisible Cities.” 2023. Ink on Paper, Diptych, 21”x21” each. $5,500. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Ahzad Bogosian, Norleen Nosri.  Kelly Adams, St. Louis, MO. “Octavia and Baucis from Invisible Cities.” 2023. Ink on Paper, Diptych, 21”x21” each. $5,500. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Ahzad Bogosian, Norleen Nosri.   Lucy Adolphson, Wildwood, MO. “River in Oil.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 12”x16”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Patricia Clark.Lucy Adolphson, Wildwood, MO. “River in Oil.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 12”x16”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Wildwood. Professor: Patricia Clark. Christina Arbuckle, Holts Summit, MO. “Textured Bowl.” 2023. Clay, Glaze, Cone 10 Reduction, 12.5”x12.5”x3.5”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Bo Bedilion.Christina Arbuckle, Holts Summit, MO. “Textured Bowl.” 2023. Clay, Glaze, Cone 10 Reduction, 12.5”x12.5”x3.5”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Bo Bedilion.
Mary Bequette, Union, MO. “Dungeon Dragon.” 2023. Colored Pencil on Hotpress Board, 11”x17”. Not for Sale. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton.Mary Bequette, Union, MO. “Dungeon Dragon.” 2023. Colored Pencil on Hotpress Board, 11”x17”. Not for Sale. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton. Natalie Boesch, St. Louis, MO. “La Luz: A Restorative Mindscape.” 2023. Digital Art, Inkjet Print on Paper, 34”x48”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Bryan Anderson. Natalie Boesch, St. Louis, MO. “La Luz: A Restorative Mindscape.” 2023. Digital Art, Inkjet Print on Paper, 34”x48”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Bryan Anderson. Sydney Bray, Carlinville, IL. “With a Cherry On Top.” 2024. Spackling, Acrylic, Paper, Crayon, 17”x12”x12”. Not for Sale. Blackburn College. Professor: Craig Newsom. Sydney Bray, Carlinville, IL. “With a Cherry On Top.” 2024. Spackling, Acrylic, Paper, Crayon, 17”x12”x12”. Not for Sale. Blackburn College. Professor: Craig Newsom.
Marina G. Cano, Columbia, MO. “Thinking of YoU.” 2023. Wire, Thread, 9”x7”x2”. $400. University of Missouri-Columbia. Professor: Joe Pintz. Marina G. Cano, Columbia, MO. “Thinking of YoU.” 2023. Wire, Thread, 9”x7”x2”. $400. University of Missouri-Columbia. Professor: Joe Pintz. Zhane Cariglia, Maywood, MO. “Night Mother.” 2023. Charcoal on Paper, 39.5”x27.5”. $600. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Scott Arthur. Zhane Cariglia, Maywood, MO. “Night Mother.” 2023. Charcoal on Paper, 39.5”x27.5”. $600. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Scott Arthur. Kate Cooper, Bloomfield, MO. “Whisperings.” 2023. Charcoal, Oil, Mixed Media on Panel, 38”x50”. $750. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Justin Henry Miller.Kate Cooper, Bloomfield, MO. “Whisperings.” 2023. Charcoal, Oil, Mixed Media on Panel, 38”x50”. $750. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Justin Henry Miller.
Honorable Mention recipient Taylor Crawford, O’Fallon, MO. “War Cry.” 2023. Photography, 9 Parts, 12”x12” each/40"x40" overall. $250. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Kathleen Sanker, Brian D. Smith.Honorable Mention recipient Taylor Crawford, O’Fallon, MO. “War Cry.” 2023. Photography, 9 Parts, 12”x12” each/40"x40" overall. $250. St. Charles Community College. Professor: Kathleen Sanker, Brian D. Smith. Valerie Dratwick, St. Charles, MO. “Absalom.” 2023. Monoprint, Oil on Strathmore Watercolor Paper on Canvas, 36”x24”. $650. Fontbonne University. Professors: Victor Wang. Valerie Dratwick, St. Charles, MO. “Absalom.” 2023. Monoprint, Oil on Strathmore Watercolor Paper on Canvas, 36”x24”. $650. Fontbonne University. Professors: Victor Wang. Stephanie Feng, St. Louis, MO. “eep Away.” 2023. Plaster, Wire, 18”x9”x9”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Jim Burwinkel, Ilene Berman. Stephanie Feng, St. Louis, MO. “eep Away.” 2023. Plaster, Wire, 18”x9”x9”. Not for Sale. Saint Louis University. Professor: Jim Burwinkel, Ilene Berman.
Best of Show Award recipient Chloe Flanigan, Charleston, IL. “The Guardian Jack Stand.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”. $800. Eastern Illinois University. Professor: Chris Kahler.Best of Show Award recipient Chloe Flanigan, Charleston, IL. “The Guardian Jack Stand.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”. $800. Eastern Illinois University. Professor: Chris Kahler. Meredith Frerichs, Belleville, IL. “Pursuing Truth.” 2023. Metal, Clear Coat, 23”x13”x13”. $850. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Joe Chesla.Meredith Frerichs, Belleville, IL. “Pursuing Truth.” 2023. Metal, Clear Coat, 23”x13”x13”. $850. St. Louis Community College Meramec. Professor: Joe Chesla. Jewel Glisson, Festus, MO. “Neuphone.” 2023. Digital Art on Photo Paper, 26”x20”. Not for Sale. Jefferson College. Professors: Nick Nihira, Bob Sullivan. Jewel Glisson, Festus, MO. “Neuphone.” 2023. Digital Art on Photo Paper, 26”x20”. Not for Sale. Jefferson College. Professors: Nick Nihira, Bob Sullivan.
Gabrielle Gray, Pevely, MO. “Taking hits for you.” 2023. Photograph, 16”x20”. $250. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus.Gabrielle Gray, Pevely, MO. “Taking hits for you.” 2023. Photograph, 16”x20”. $250. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Isabella Gullotta, Charleston, IL. “Solitude.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 36”x48”. Not for Sale. Eastern Illinois University. Professor: Chris Kahler.  Isabella Gullotta, Charleston, IL. “Solitude.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 36”x48”. Not for Sale. Eastern Illinois University. Professor: Chris Kahler.   Tabitha Haxel, Hannibal, MO. “Courageous Soul.” 2023. Charcoal on Layered, Ripped Paper, 17”x21”. Not for Sale. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Scott Arthur.Tabitha Haxel, Hannibal, MO. “Courageous Soul.” 2023. Charcoal on Layered, Ripped Paper, 17”x21”. Not for Sale. Culver-Stockton College. Professor: Scott Arthur.
Brennan Higgins, Wentzville, MO. “In Bloom.” 2023. Photograph on Paper, Triptych, 39”x19”. Not for Sale. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Louise Bodenheimer.  Brennan Higgins, Wentzville, MO. “In Bloom.” 2023. Photograph on Paper, Triptych, 39”x19”. Not for Sale. Southeast Missouri State University. Professor: Louise Bodenheimer.   Rubina Jones, Cedar Hill, MO. “Dance of Devotion.” 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 30”x40”. $1,150. Jefferson College. Professors: Nick Nihira, Bob Sullivan.Rubina Jones, Cedar Hill, MO. “Dance of Devotion.” 2024. Acrylic on Canvas, 30”x40”. $1,150. Jefferson College. Professors: Nick Nihira, Bob Sullivan. Chantal Kagarama, Florissant, MO. “Late Summer Stroll (Observational).” 2022. Graphite, Charcoal on Paper, 24”x30”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Michael Quintero.Chantal Kagarama, Florissant, MO. “Late Summer Stroll (Observational).” 2022. Graphite, Charcoal on Paper, 24”x30”. Not for Sale. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Michael Quintero.
Andrew Long, Columbia, MO. “Collapse 1.” 2023. Stoneware, Earthenware, Wire, 9.5”x10”x11”. $400. University of Missouri-Columbia. Professor: Joseph Pintz. Andrew Long, Columbia, MO. “Collapse 1.” 2023. Stoneware, Earthenware, Wire, 9.5”x10”x11”. $400. University of Missouri-Columbia. Professor: Joseph Pintz. Thu T. Luu, Lebanon, IL. “Safe and Sound.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $10,000. McKendree University. Professor: Ken Clay.  Thu T. Luu, Lebanon, IL. “Safe and Sound.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”. $10,000. McKendree University. Professor: Ken Clay.   Emma Maddox, Millstadt, IL. Knowledge’s Gaze.” 2023. Intaglio Print on Paper, 16”x20”. Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Cory Sellers.Emma Maddox, Millstadt, IL. Knowledge’s Gaze.” 2023. Intaglio Print on Paper, 16”x20”. Not for Sale. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Cory Sellers. 
Isabella McAfee, St. Louis, MO. “Witches in the Wardrobe.” 2023. Digital Photograph, 15.5”x29”. Not for Sale. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Isabella McAfee, St. Louis, MO. “Witches in the Wardrobe.” 2023. Digital Photograph, 15.5”x29”. Not for Sale. Maryville University. Professor: Scott Angus. Zoe Meyer, Leslie, MO. “Clouds Storming In.” 2023. Acrylic on Canvas, 12”x16”. Not for Sale. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton.  Zoe Meyer, Leslie, MO. “Clouds Storming In.” 2023. Acrylic on Canvas, 12”x16”. Not for Sale. East Central College. Professor: Sean Barton.   Janelle Naumann, Carlinville, IL. “Who Am I?” Found Objects, 4.5”x18”x3.5”. $750. Blackburn College. Professor: Christopher Day, Craig Newsom. Janelle Naumann, Carlinville, IL. “Who Am I?” Found Objects, 4.5”x18”x3.5”. $750. Blackburn College. Professor: Christopher Day, Craig Newsom.
Chile Nguyen, St. Charles, MO. “Fragile.” 2023. Stone Lithography, Aluminum Lithography in Five Colors, Gouache, Gold Leaf on BFK Rives Paper, 19”x13”. $470. University of Missouri St. Louis. Professor: Michael Behle.Chile Nguyen, St. Charles, MO. “Fragile.” 2023. Stone Lithography, Aluminum Lithography in Five Colors, Gouache, Gold Leaf on BFK Rives Paper, 19”x13”. $470. University of Missouri St. Louis. Professor: Michael Behle. Eavan O’Neil, Brentwood, MO. “Fin, Gil, and I for Dinner.” 2023. Oil, Embroidery on Canvas, Chiffon, Mesh, 48 ½”x72 ½”. Not for Sale. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Brigham Dimick. Eavan O’Neil, Brentwood, MO. “Fin, Gil, and I for Dinner.” 2023. Oil, Embroidery on Canvas, Chiffon, Mesh, 48 ½”x72 ½”. Not for Sale. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Professor: Brigham Dimick. Gloria Owen, St. Charles, MO. “Cassilly Ambition.” 2023. Digital Photography on Paper, 20”x16”. $200. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Christine Giancola.Gloria Owen, St. Charles, MO. “Cassilly Ambition.” 2023. Digital Photography on Paper, 20”x16”. $200. St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley. Professor: Christine Giancola.
Brynne Qualley, Lansing, KS. “Nope: Motion Title Poster.” 2023. Graphic Design on Paper, 20.25”x25.25”. $45. University of Missouri-St. Louis. Professor: Elizabeth Buchta. Brynne Qualley, Lansing, KS. “Nope: Motion Title Poster.” 2023. Graphic Design on Paper, 20.25”x25.25”. $45. University of Missouri-St. Louis. Professor: Elizabeth Buchta. Jade Schrier, St. Louis, MO. “Finding her.” 2024. Inherited Fabric, Cyanotype, 27”x27”. Not for Sale. Webster University. Professor: Robin Assner. Jade Schrier, St. Louis, MO. “Finding her.” 2024. Inherited Fabric, Cyanotype, 27”x27”. Not for Sale. Webster University. Professor: Robin Assner. Benjamin Shafer, St. Louis, MO. “Tidepool.” 2022. Earthenware, 12”x16”x12”. $875. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri. Benjamin Shafer, St. Louis, MO. “Tidepool.” 2022. Earthenware, 12”x16”x12”. $875. St. Louis Community College Forest Park. Professor: Norleen Nosri.
Hannah Simpson, St. Louis, MO. “Sweet Sound.” 2023. Ink, Watercolor on Paper, 21”x23.5”. $300. Fontbonne University. Professors: Mark Douglas, Victor Wang.Hannah Simpson, St. Louis, MO. “Sweet Sound.” 2023. Ink, Watercolor on Paper, 21”x23.5”. $300. Fontbonne University. Professors: Mark Douglas, Victor Wang.  Elena Uresti, St. Charles, MO. “Organica.” 2023. Yarn, Coiling Cord, 13.3”x8.1”x9.9”. Not for Sale. St. Charles Community College. Professors: Christine A. Holtz, Brian D. Smith. Elena Uresti, St. Charles, MO. “Organica.” 2023. Yarn, Coiling Cord, 13.3”x8.1”x9.9”. Not for Sale. St. Charles Community College. Professors: Christine A. Holtz, Brian D. Smith. Theresa Vercide, Maryland Heights, MO. “Forest.” 2023. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $850. Webster University. Professors: Ahzad Bogosian, Noah Kirby. Theresa Vercide, Maryland Heights, MO. “Forest.” 2023. Acrylic on Canvas, 48”x36”. $850. Webster University. Professors: Ahzad Bogosian, Noah Kirby.
Kasey Wandling, O’Fallon, IL. “Space Invader 01.” 2023. Ceramics, Mid Fire, Underglaze, Stain, Glaze, Terra Sigillata, 8”x12”x12”. $300. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Andrew Koerster.Kasey Wandling, O’Fallon, IL. “Space Invader 01.” 2023. Ceramics, Mid Fire, Underglaze, Stain, Glaze, Terra Sigillata, 8”x12”x12”. $300. Southwestern Illinois College. Professor: Andrew Koerster. Cori Winkelman, O’Fallon, IL. “Self Portrait.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 19.5”x23.5”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Naomi Lear.  Cori Winkelman, O’Fallon, IL. “Self Portrait.” 2023. Oil on Canvas, 19.5”x23.5”. Not for Sale. Columbia College. Professor: Naomi Lear.   Natcha Wongchanglaw, Edwardsville, IL. “Rights of Passage.” 2024. Photography, 84”x84”. Not for Sale. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Professor: Abbey Hepner.Natcha Wongchanglaw, Edwardsville, IL. “Rights of Passage.” 2024. Photography, 84”x84”. Not for Sale. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Professor: Abbey Hepner.
     
     
     
     
     

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