TROY – Troy University’s Department of Art and Design will showcase the talents of its seniors May 3 – 11 in Malone Hall.

This year’s senior thesis exhibition, entitled “The Big Event,” is the result of a research project of students pursuing a professional degree in art, design or photography. The works are the results of their findings.

A reception for the artists and designers will be 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on May 10.

“Each year, the work seems to get stronger and stronger,” said Jerry Johnson, chairman of the department. “I am amazed how thought-provoking and inquisitive these students are becoming. This is evidence of the strong instruction here at TROY by our art/design faculty as well as the successful recruitment of smart and talented students.”

Artists and designers displaying their work are:

Pamela L. Bassett, a bachelor of fine arts-studio art program major from Troy; John Fannin, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Tallassee; Stephanie L. Gunter, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Andalusia; Latasha R. Hatcher, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Brundidge; Linda E. Hilburn, a bachelor of fine arts – studio art program major from Calera; Sally M. Jones, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Crawfordville, Fla.; Damienne D. Ladd, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Troy; Daniel P. Leary, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Troy; Erika L. Miller, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Chipley, Fla.; Willie Murphy, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Montgomery; Cody M. Roberts, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Montgomery; Keiichi, Shibuya, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Veda, Nagano; Quinterrya D. Swanson, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Troy; Tory B. White, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Kinston; and Joshua J. Yohn, a bachelor of science – design, technology, industry major from Dothan.

The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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