ESU Faculty and Emeritus Faculty Artwork on Display

The Emporia State University Annual Faculty Show opened November 6, 2006 to a reception of over 100 students, faculty and community members. The show, featuring works of art in a variety of media will continue through December 10, 2006 in the Norman R. Eppink Art Gallery on the ESU campus.

This annual show is an opportunity for the ESU Department of Art to showcase works by both current faculty members and retired Emeritus faculty. The show features the photographs of Larry Schwarm, Ann Piper paintings, glass and sculpture by Eric Conrad, Roberta Eichenberg, Elaine Henry, and Patrick Martin, prints and drawings by Dan Kirchhefer and graphic design work of Matt Derezinski.

Running concurrently with the annual Faculty Show in the Gilson Gallery are the works of Emeritus faculty. The show includes sculpture by the late Richard Stauffer, paintings by Richard Slimon and the late Rex Hall, graphite drawings by Donald Johnson and ceramic vessels by John Kudlacek.

The ESU Department of Art Faculty are not only teaching faculty but active practicing artists, as well. Combined, the faculty has won numerous awards, grants and honors both nationally and internationally in the past 5 years. According to Elaine Henry, Chair of the Department, “I am proud and honored to work with these talented teachers and artists. They really show our students what it means to be a life-long learners.”

The Faculty Show and Emeritus Show continue through December 10, 2006 in the Norman R. Eppink and Gilson Galleries on the ESU Campus. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4PM and by special arrangement. For additional information, please contact the Department of Art at 620-341-5246 or by email at eppinkartgallery@emporia.edu

Last Updated July 2, 2007>