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  • It was a really really challenging decision to make as there were some really beautiful and beautifully executed pieces that entered this year.

    , Interim Chair, Department of Art and DesignMeet the Juror Washington native and Cornish College alum Kimisha Turner creates work influencing self-reflection, empowerment and social awareness. Graduating with a BA in Fine Arts with an emphasis in printmaking and photography, it’s no surprise that her work varies in application and medium on a regular basis. It is common for her to learn a new medium in order to properly convey her conceptual vision. From photography to mosaic, wood carving to paint

  • PLU art and design faculty display recent work Opening in the University Gallery on Wednesday, February 5 is PLU’s “Faculty Exhibition,” an exhibit featuring work from current faculty of the Department of Art and Design. Participating faculty include JP Avila, Craig Cornwall, Spencer Ebbinga, Bea…

    , Bea Geller, Steve Sobeck, Jessica Spring and Michael Stasinos. The artworks in the exhibition range from ceramic vessels, sculpture, digital photography and paintings to printmaking and letterpress. JP Avila, associate professor of art and design, will be debuting a new body of work titled “Held Memory” using methods of cutting and folding, a technique used by several cultures for decoration, celebration and narration. The title, “held memory”, represents the piece in two ways. When paper is

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)- Travel from the shores of Puget Sound to the fjords of Norway with the exhibition Edvard Munch and the Sea , on view exclusively at Tacoma Art Museum April 9 through July 17, 2016. This is your opportunity to dive…

    Warhol’s 1984 screenprint tribute The Scream (after Munch). Munch was a master printmaker, advancing new techniques and mastering all aspects of his craft. TAM has highlighted the Northwest’s passion for printmaking in numerous exhibitions (recall 2014’s positively-received Ink This!), and the Munch exhibition continues the museum’s interest in exploring the artistry of printwork. By his own estimations, the prolific Munch created some 30,000 impressions of his prints. This exhibition reflects the vast

  • Please note: The doors to Ingram Hall remain locked. Please call the College of Professional Studies office upon arrival for entry. Thank you! (253) 535-7150

    University GalleryThe University Gallery, housed in Ingram Hall, hosts four exhibitions between September and May. Featuring many prominent local artists, shows vary from printmaking, painting, and ceramics to installation projects. In addition to local artists, the gallery features shows dedicated to work by PLU student artists. These include a juried show in the fall and a senior exhibition in the spring. In addition to the full gallery in Ingram Hall, the University Gallery Art Annex in the

  • See what our seniors have accomplished.

    Portfolios Lauren Peterson '14BFA in Printmaking Interests: Printmaking, DrawingWebsite Sam Hosman '14BFA in Graphic Design with a Minor in Communication Sam Hosman is a west coast born, Midwest raised designer living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He will be moving to Copenhagen, Denmark in December to intern for the AD Department at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad for one year. Class of 2013 Portfolios Krista Fredricks '13BFA in Graphic Design Jaeda Reed '13BFA in Art & Design Interests

  • There’s not much Kelly McLaughlin can’t do, from rock climbing to cross country hiking trips to creating amazing sculptural pieces. Much of what Kelly has accomplished can be attributed to her growth and experience during her undergraduate years at PLU. What year did you graduate…

    are you working now? I’m currently working on getting my MFA (2017-2020) in Ceramics from Ohio University, the top ranked 3-year program of its type in the US. Before that, I did a Post Baccalaureate (2015-2017) for Ceramics at the University of Alaska, Anchorage with Alanna DeRocchi and Steve Godfrey. What were you involved in while at PLU? I was involved in the Women’s Center, Stage Services, Ceramics, and Printmaking. What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced since graduation? What

  • Take a walk through Ingram Hall on  November  13 between 10 a.m. and noon, and you’ll see scurrying student artists framing prints, attaching hanging wires and putting the final touches on their creations. Artists will be arriving at the University Gallery to submit work to…

    experience teaching book arts and related disciplines,Mare has a nuanced understanding of both two- and three-dimensional media, and she is already familiar with our students and their work in the studios. We’re very grateful for her generous help with this important event.” Works will range from printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design and painting, plus many more. The show runs November 19 – December 17 and is open Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm. Admission is always free. Read Previous Six students

  • The Thorniley Collection of Antique Type, a massive donation to PLU’s Publishing and Printing Arts Program, has elevated the university’s letterpress resources.

    ? She had to sift through thousands of pieces in dozens of type cases to find it. A tiny word, “the” — a half-inch square among an expanse of metallic fonts. But, this wasn’t just any “the;” it was the perfect “the.” “I confess getting a wee bit fixated once I get an idea,” Spring said of her printmaking process. Thankfully, her fixation didn’t get too carried away. After moving on with her project using a less-than-perfect alternative, she stumbled upon the piece she longed for. “Of course, it was

  • Pacific Lutheran University’s soon-to-be Art and Design graduates will be featuring artwork in the upcoming senior exhibition, “Last Call,” opening April 25 in the University Gallery. Art admirers and families are invited to join the artists and faculty for a free opening reception, April 25th…

    exhibiting and graduating with a BA or BFA in Art and Design this May. The exhibition will show a variety of artistic mediums including book arts, graphic design, painting, printmaking, letterpress, photography and ceramics. Students are expected to produce a significant body of work that reflects their best independent work, not just class assignments. Students submit a body of work, and the best of the best will be displayed. In some cases, students have been preparing for a year to two years for the

  • 20 semester hours including: Three core courses are required 12 semester hours PPAP 301/ENGL 311/COMA 321: The Book in Society (4) PPAP 302/ENGL 312/COMA 322: Publishing Procedures (4) PPAP 321/

    Approved courses in Art, English, Communication, or Publishing & Printing Arts: COMA 226: MediaLab (1-2) COMA 229: Student Media (1-2) COMA 401: Contemporary Issues in Media and Visual Culture (4) COMA 426: Advanced MediaLab (1-2) COMA 429: Advanced Student Media (1-2) ARTD 110: Graphic Design 1 (4) ARTD 210: Graphic Design 2 (4) ARTD 220: Photography 1: B&W  (4) ARTD 310: Graphic Design 3 (4) ARTD 320: Photography 2: Digital (4) ARTD 370: Printmaking 1 (4) ARTD 410: Graphic Design 4 (4) ARTD 420