President’s 17th Annual Art Exhibition Showcases Student and Alumni Artwork
Published: April 7, 2025.
Lewis University students and alumni artwork is currently on display in the President’s 17th Annual Art Exhibition at the , located on the university’s main campus in Romeoville. The exhibit, free and available to the public, is open until April 25.
The juried exhibition is hosted by the Department of Art and Design and sponsored by Dr. David Livingston, President of Lewis University.
An Award ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on April 10, celebrating the winning artists.
There will be a Gallery Talk featuring prize winners at 2 p.m. on April 24 in the Wadsworth Family Gallery, as part of Lewis University’s Celebration of Scholarship event.
First Place
Annabelle Makselan - “Electric Madonna,” Oil on Canvas
Second Place
Franchesca Ornelas - “Dissonance,” Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil
Third Place
Katie Melzer - “Bear Hug,” Oil on Canvas
Honorable Mentions
Bowie Dauner - “When It’s Good, It’s Really Good,” Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
Carissa Hoover “Obi,” Clay
Long Nguyen - “I’m Moggin’ It,” Oil on Canvas
Erika Ornelas - “Victim of Limerence,” Charcoal on Paper
Jasime Pryor - “Down to Mars Girls,” Acrylic on Canvas
Jen Purdy - “Groovy,” Charcoal on Paper
Madison Sea-Macak - “Polaroid Pets,” Charcoal on Paper
Victoria Walus - “The Same But Different,” Charcoal on Paper
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