Art + Design Students to Embark on 24-Hour Art Challenge and Big Reveal
JONESBORO — For the fourth consecutive year, students in the Department of Art + Design will take on the 24-hour art challenge, then exhibit their results at the conclusion.
After a year in which the challenge was conducted virtually, participants and faculty are happy to see it back in person this year, according to Dr. Temma Balducci, department chair. Based on the success of the first challenge, the department faculty decided to have it at the beginning of each fall semester as a fun way to start the academic year.
Student groups will have 24 hours to brainstorm, gather appropriate materials, and create an art project based on a theme provided by faculty, with the countdown clock beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27.
The student artists will showcase the result of their collaborative efforts at the “big reveal,” at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in the Fine Arts Center Gallery.
To assist with social distancing for protection, participating students will be spread out to brainstorm and work in the Fine Arts Center, Art Annex, and the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts. The department provides meals to the students during the 24 hours.
The public is invited to the reveal Saturday in the Fine Arts Center Art Gallery (GPS 2412 Quapaw Way).
