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by Linsey Heiser

The fine arts department held an opening of an exhibit of recent works by some faculty members on Feb. 10. The opening took place in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in Holy Spirit Library from 3-5 p.m.

The exhibit included works by Lisa Learner, assistant professor of fine arts, her husband Richard Wagner and other professors, Cassandre Maxwell and Janice Strawder. Each artist displayed works of a different medium.

Maxwell's works consisted of pastel paintings, including "Tease," "Catn' Mouse" news editor and "Swans." The paintings range in price from $500 to $750. all photos by Linsey Heiser

Strawder's art included two clay pieces, both named "Charger." Each piece is valued at $400.

Wagner displayed an arrangement of carved items, including "Monkey Wrench with Teeth" and "Picture Frame Comer Samples." The price range of Wagner's pieces is from $100 to $250. Learner chose to display three large oil on canvas paintings. She decided to display these paintings because her one-woman show of small works, "It's A Small World After All" will be exhibited at the Gallery in March. Her paintings included, "Out Standing in Her Field" and "Printmaker."

Learner was grateful for the support of her students at the opening. "I am happy the students are here. We are going to use the exhibit as a learning tool," said Learner. The art will be on display until March 7.

Shown clockwise from bottom, left-hand comer; uPrintmaker," oil on canvas, by Lisa Leamer; "Monkey Wrench With Teeth," altered impression casting, by Richard Wagner; "Charger," earthenware clay, by Janice Strawder, "Tease" and "Swans," pastels, by Cassandre Maxwell.