"Echoes of Our Nature" Graduate Exhibit at Alverno College

The Alverno College Art and Cultures Gallery will feature a graduate exhibit called Echoes of Our Nature April 6 through April 27. This exhibition will feature the work of graduating senior artists in studio art, art therapy and media design, and will include graphic design, painting, mixed media, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Located in the Art and Cultures Gallery, the powerful exhibit celebrates the accomplishments of Alverno senior graduates showcasing work representing how each artist draws upon her personal nature within her artwork. The gallery will host an opening reception on April 6 from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and free parking is available in the lot located on the corner of 39th and Morgan.

Artists featured in the exhibit include:

• Ashley Acker – printmaking, fibers

• Eileen Blomberg – painting, drawing, sculpture, book arts

• Paige Drew – graphic design, illustration, painting, drawing, fibers

• Celeste Skierski Contreras – graphic design, illustration, painting, mixed media, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, fibers, book arts

• Maixia Xiong – graphic design, illustration, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, book arts

About Alverno College

Alverno College promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Undergraduate programs for women are offered in more than 60 areas of study, and graduate programs in education, nursing, community psychology and business are open to women and men.

A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The College has consulted with three U.S. presidential administrations on accountability and outcomes in higher education and for the past eight years has been ranked one of the top five schools in the Midwest doing “the best job of educating undergrads” by U.S. News & World Report.

Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college.