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byMaria~s staff, writer

The graphic design. and -the :fine arts departments came together this past weekend wjth an art gallery disJ>layingworks of many Cabrini students. The gallery opened Sunday April 28th from 3 to 5 p.m with a •reception and will be displayed on second floor of the Holy Spirit Library un~ May 18th.•

According to Don Dempsey, chair of the graphic design department. this art show was like any other' art show opening reception., "A lot of families came and the room was very full. I am really pleased with the turnout. I hope it will only get larger in the future." Dempsey said.

The pwpose of this gallery is to display the collective works of the fine af!Sdepartmen,t and the ·graphic design department's senior classes. The art comes from classes required for graduation and serves almost as a senior thesis. Dempsey said, ''This is a chance for them (students) to display their art to mends and other students."

The art display in Cabrini's Ubrary opened qn April 28 with a showing of student produced work. It will l:Jeopen until May 18.

According to Dempsey, the students who participated in this g_alleryspent the whole semester finishing their portfolios and fix, ing their pieceS for this show.

Pieces such as these are fit for a portfolio that can be submitted to future employers.

Senior Andrew Johnson, a graphic design major, has work displayed ih the gaUery. He said his artwork is mainly done on the computer and consists of web• page designs, book covers and a design for an interactive CD program. Johnson is graduating .in ,August and hopes to eventually pursue a career in the graphic design field. Johnson said the gallery is full of a variety of art in many forms and advises students and friends to "Check it out!''

On a final note Dempsey said. "lencourage people to go see the gallery. It is.not too late. There is a guest book for commentary. It'sniceto support young,talented students and gives theman encouragement to continue."

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