art

Oct. 16-Nov. 3: ‘Unconventional Pairings’ exhibit at School of Design, Construction Gallery

By Debby Stinson, Museum of Art/WSU PULLMAN, Wash.  – “Unconventional Pairings,” an exhibit that spans historic textile garments, works of fine art, architectural renderings, and furnishings, will be open for viewing Oct. 16-Nov. 3 at the WSU School of Design and Construction Gallery.

Addressing social justice through art

By Adriana Aumen, College of Arts and Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – A graduation cap, winding stairs, prison bars, open books, a happy family, a dangling key — these and many other meaningful images play across a vibrant mural created by social-justice minded WSU students to convey a transformative message.

Through April 20: Diversity through art workshops

PULLMAN, Wash. – A series of collaborative art workshops exploring social justice, spiritual activism, equity and more continues at Washington State University at 1-3 p.m. Thursdays through April 20 at the Mestizo Center, Cleveland Hall 121. Food will be provided.

Reception Feb. 2: Art conveys utopia/dystopia

PULLMAN, Wash. – Artists from the region and nation will explore the ideas of utopia and dystopia in an exhibit Feb. 2-March 3 in Gallery 2 of the Fine Arts Building at Washington State University. An opening reception will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

Through May: Native American Rick Bartow art retrospective

By Debby Stinson, Museum of Art PULLMAN, Wash. – More than 120 paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints will be displayed in “Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain,” a retrospective representing 40 years of work by the prominent, contemporary Native American artist at the Washington State University Museum of Art Jan. 24-March 11.

Jan. 20 reception: Animal art exhibit runs through May

By Nella Letizia, WSU Libraries PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University veterinary student Zena Hemmen painted a tribute to the victims of one of the country’s most horrific animal massacres. Called “49 Lives,” the painting shows exotic animals like those killed in 2011 in Zanesville, Ohio.