College Juried Art Exhibition

The Stark Museum of Art is pleased to announce the fifth annual “College Juried Art Exhibition.” The exhibition features 10 original works of art from students enrolled at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The exhibition is now on view in the Community Art Gallery through December 19, 2026.

Selection for the exhibition included the opportunity to be considered for one of three awards sponsored by Blick Art Materials. Awards were selected by the exhibition’s juror. This year’s Best of Show award was presented to Hope Dalton from McNeese State University for her painting, “Golden Hour.” The juror commented that the composition was “very intriguing and balanced, which provided an interesting perspective.” The Best of Show award included a $500 Blick Art Materials Gift Certificate.

Two Honorable Mentions were also awarded. Harley Fontenot, McNeese State University, received an Honorable Mention for her oil painting, “747 Rio Red Swingline Stapler.” The juror noted “the softer blues and blush tones against the bright red are very engaging.” Jasmine Martin, Lamar University, received an Honorable Mention for her woodblock print, “Loc and Flow.” The juror commented that Martin’s physical size of the woodblock print was “impressive and emphasized the message.” Each Honorable Mention recipient received a $100 Blick Art Materials Gift Certificate.

A total of 10 students are featured in this year’s exhibition:

·     Hope Dalton, McNeese State University, Best of Show

·     Harley Fontenot, McNeese State University, Honorable Mention

·     Jasmine Martin, Lamar University, Honorable Mention

·     Grant Leleux, McNeese State University

·     Alexandra Turner, Lamar University

·     Rachel Durham, Lamar University

·     Madison Menard, McNeese State University

·     Juste-Marie Fagla, McNeese State University

·     Madisyn Guillory, McNeese State University

·     Payton Lunsford, McNeese State University

Admission to the Stark Museum of Art is free of charge. The Museum is located at 712 Green Avenue in downtown Orange, Texas.