DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD

The University Art Gallery is delighted to present this year’s Graduating BFA/BA Seniors’ Exhibition. This exhibition and accompanying catalog showcase the many talented artists graduating this year from the Department of Art at California State University, Stanislaus. The past few years have been very challenging, but it is wonderful to see that our students have demonstrated the patience and perseverance necessary to meet those challenges and make meaningful and important works of art.

As Gallery Director and Professor of Art, I have had the pleasure of working with students in their endeavors to complete the BFA and BA programs. These degrees are a pivotal part of their development as artists. As a result of their accomplishments, I am pleased to call these graduating students “colleagues”. I look forward to seeing them have wonderful and meaningful careers in the arts.

This year I would also like to acknowledge the contributions that Dr. Patricia Eshagh has made to the gallery programs and to the Department of Art. When I arrived at California State University, Stanislaus, Patricia worked with me as the gallery assistant. In her role she helped to make the galleries better and to expand our presence on campus and in our community. As a professor of Art History Patricia has had an ever increasing role in educating our students. This year Patricia will be retiring and I would like to thank her for all that she has done for California State University, Stanislaus and our students.

Many colleagues have been instrumental in this exhibition. I would like to thank the BFA and BA students of the Department of Art for exhibiting their work. I would also like to thank Brad Peatross of the School of the Arts, California State University, Stanislaus for the catalog design and Parks Printing for the printing.

Much gratitude is extended to the Instructionally Related Activates Program of California State University, Stanislaus, as well as anonymous donors for the funding of the exhibition and catalogue. Their support is greatly appreciated.

Dean De Cocker, Gallery Director California State University, Stanislaus