TAMIU Senior Art Exhibit, Reception Opens Tonight

Start the weekend early at the Texas A&M International University graduating senior art exhibit and reception, Thursday, April 21 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. in the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Gallery.

Gallery admission is free and open to the public.

“This show is an exhibit of artwork in all media created by the 2011 group of TAMIU senior art majors,” explained Alma Haertlein, associate professor of studio art.

This exhibit features Yamel Araiza, Cesar Caballero, Alejandra Calderon, Vanessa Castillo, Leslie Canales-Casarez, Cheryl Diaz de León, Sylvia de León, Lesley Dunn, Dominique García, Christina Hernández, Toni Landa, Nicole López, Tabitha López, José Martínez, Armando Morales, JessicaOviedo, Ymelda Salas and Teresita de la Torre.

Twenty percent of sales will be used to support the TAMIU CFPA Gallery.

Gallery hours are 12 – 5 p.m., Monday – Thursday or by appointment. The exhibit will be on display through Thursday, May 11,2011.

For more information, contact Haertlein at 326.3041 or email almah@tamiu.edu

For a recorded list of upcoming arts events, call 326-ARTS. A full calendar of the University’s fine and performing arts is available attamiu.edu. The online @TAMIU Events Calendar has reminder and calendar capabilities.

Information is also available on the University’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube presences.

Journalists who need additional information or help with media requests and interviews should contact the Office of Public Relations, Marketing and Information Services at prmis@tamiu.edu