Albrecht-Kemper opens undergrad exhibit

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art will open its newest exhibit, the Juried Undergraduate Exhibition, to celebrate the emerging talent of college students across the country.

After receiving over 120 submissions, 47 artworks were selected from 31 students spanning 18 colleges and universities nationwide. The students used a wide array of styles and mediums, which represent the diversity of perspectives from the next generation of artists.

"We have paintings, prints, ceramics, drawings, photographs," Madison McKinley, Albrecht-Kemper's marketing and communications manager, said. "We have everything. It's a collection of works from college students. They're not yet graduated, but they're trying to get their artwork out there, and what better way to do it than showing your art in a museum?"

McKinley said they wanted to feature undergraduate work to embrace the enthusiasm young artists portray in their craft.

"The art world is constantly evolving and changing," McKinley said. "There's all different types of ideas and styles...When you're in college, you're really experimental and, you know, innovative."

The show will feature several pieces from artists in the region, including students from the Kansas City Art Institute, Johnson County Community College, University of Central Missouri and more.

The artwork will be judged anonymously, followed by an award ceremony at 6 p.m. Pieces can be purchased with prices ranging from $25 to $2,000.

The exhibit opens 4 p.m. Friday, April 18, and will be available to view through June 15.