Artfully Chosen

Record Submissions and Standout Talent at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½â€™s Spring 2025 Juried Student Art Show

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Department of Art is celebrating a milestone year with its Spring 2025 Juried Student Art Show. This semester saw an unprecedented 176 submissions — the highest number of entries to the juried show over the last four years. Juror Lindsay Saunders, a Fairbanks-born artist, educator, and photographer, selected more than 90 pieces to display in a vibrant and inspiring exhibition.

The opening night reception was a major success, drawing a packed and enthusiastic crowd to the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Art Gallery. Students, faculty, and community members gathered to admire the incredible range of mediums, styles, and perspectives represented.

Awards were presented to recognize exceptional artistry and craftsmanship:

The opening reception for the spring 2025 juried student art exhibition featured 90+ works of art juried by Lindsay Saunders. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Photo by Sarah Manriquez
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Photo by Sarah Manriquez
The opening reception for the spring 2025 juried student art exhibition featured 90+ works of art juried by artist Lindsay Saunders.
Kevin Carroll with his grand prize work, Children of the Burning Night. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Photo by Sarah Manriquez
Grand Champion

Kevin Carroll
Children of the Burning Night
Pastel on Board

Fin Ludwig with his painting, Be Still and Know, which won the People's Choice award. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Photo by Sarah Manriquez
People’s Choice

Fin Ludwig
Be Still and Know
Oil on Canvas

Kainoa Ake with her 1st place award-winning drawing, "Mother, Friend, and Me". ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Photo by Sarah Manriquez
1st Place

Kainoa Ake
Mother, Friend, and Me
Pen on Paper

Keely Vatcher holds her 2nd place award-winning bronze sculpture, Caught in the Current. Associate Dean Carrie Baker holds Keely's certificate. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Photo by Sarah Manriquez
2nd Place

Keely Vatcher
Caught in the Current
Bronze Casting

Daisy Balavage's sculpture, "Fate" was awarded third place at the 2025 Juried Student Art Show. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ photo by Abby Druckenmiller
3rd Place

Daisy Balavage
Fate
Galvanized Steel Wire, Rabbit Fur, Wood, Red Thread