November 12, 2003

Boise State Art Department Hosts Open House/Open Studio

Coinciding with departmental preparation and exhibition for National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) accreditation, the Boise State University art department is hosting an open house/open studio from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. The event will showcase recent student artwork and offer access to art department faculty and facilities. Free parking is available in the Liberal Arts Parking Lot. Current and potential university students, parents, elementary and secondary art teachers, art professionals and friends from the university and local communities are encouraged to attend. Stop by the main information table near Room 252 in the Liberal Arts Building and pick up a map to see student artwork, tour facilities, meet faculty and graduate students, visit studios and labs and receive program and degree information. Display tables will include the Visual Arts League and the Boise State chapter of the National Art Education Association, both student organizations. The open house/open studio will extend into all campus buildings housing art department spaces and facilities. Light refreshments will be served. -30- Contact Kathleen Keys Gallery director 208 426-3994 kathleenkeys@boisestate.edu Richard Young Chair, art department 208 426-3561 ryoung@boisestate.edu Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 kcraven@boisestate.edu