Spring Student Art Show Opens April 21 at the University of Mount Olive
April 17, 2025
Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations
Email: rjessup@umo.edu
MOUNT OLIVE, NC – The University of Mount Olive will showcase the creativity and talent of its art and graphic design students at the annual Spring Student Art Show, opening with a public reception on Tuesday, April 29 from 4 to 6 PM in Laughinghouse Hall. The show and reception are free and open to the public.
The show will run from April 21 through May 2, featuring a wide range of student work—from first-time exhibitors to graduating seniors. It will highlight a diversity of styles, media, and perspectives, offering visitors a glimpse into the dynamic creative culture at UMO.
“This event celebrates our students’ hard work, passion, and growth throughout the academic year,” said Professor Cheryl Hooks, Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “It’s a chance for the community to engage with the visual voices of our campus and for our students to share their creative journeys.”
This year’s show will include featured works from senior art and graphic design majors, each presenting pieces that reflect their unique artistic identities and academic experiences:
- Brianna Cruz – Newton Grove, NC | Graphic Design
- Gabriel Ekholm – Sweden | Graphic Design
- Autumn Goodman – Mount Olive, NC | Art
- Victoria Morelli – Argentina | Graphic Design
- Edvin Perman – Sweden | Graphic Design
- Derrick Rodgers – Charlotte, NC | Graphic Design
- Victor Skinner – Goldsboro, NC | Art
For more information about the Spring Student Art Show, please contact Professor Cheryl Hooks at chooks@umo.edu.
The University of Mount Olive is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The University was founded by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists. For more information, visit www.umo.edu.
