Destination: If you’re looking for a spring drive, the University of St. Francis Art Gallery opened its newest exhibition, the 2021 Senior Thesis Exhibition, on April 30. 
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Masses are not offered at the gallery.
Photos: Top -- Works of Amber Darak and Jamie Stolfo are part of the exhibit.
Below -- Austin Hines’ work is part of the
senior show.
Why to go: The exhibition features the work of six graduating seniors from the USF Department of Fine Arts, including: Amber Darak, photography; Austin Hines, studio art; Jamie Stolfo, studio art; Lauren Tuider, graphic design; Maria Cruz Uceda, graphic design; and Odessa Villarreal, studio art and graphic design.
“Working across a variety of media, these artists explore themes unique to each of them,” said Jennifer Moore, USF Art Gallery Director and Collection Manager. “As the culmination of their journey at the University of St. Francis, this exhibit not only reflects the skills gained from their time as students, but also their personal growth as artists.”
Hours: The exhibition will be on display at the USF Art Gallery through July 30, and is open to the public. Current gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Accessibility: The museum is accessible to the handicapped and there is street parking in front of the building.
(Grand) Kid friendly: All ages are welcome.
Info: Address — University of St. Francis Art Gallery, 25 E. Van Buren St., Joliet, IL 60432
Phone — 815-740-3787
Website — facebook.com/theuniversityofstfrancisartgallery or https://www.stfrancis.edu/artgallery/
— Sharon Boehlefeld compiled this story
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