LCU faculty recognized at 5x5x5 national show
The 9th 5x5x5 show opened Thursday at River Oaks Art Center in Alexandria with three outstanding pieces from two Louisiana Christian University faculty members and one student.
Michael Williams, assistant professor of art, had two pieces accepted: “Hare in Violet” and “A Ball?.” Assistant Professor of Art Hannah Fulton’s piece is titled “Utensils.” And Pineville sophomore Olivia Huffman’s piece is titled “Floral Mug.”
Williams was recognized at the show’s opening reception with the Beck Crowell Creative Award for his piece “A Ball?” and received a $100 cash prize.
The 5x5x5 Show has attracted a remarkable array of entries, with 90 pieces accepted from over 200 applications from 20 states across the country, according to River Oaks Facebook page.
“The diversity and quality of submissions this year have been truly impressive, showcasing a wide range of artistic expressions that highlight the unique challenge of working within such limited dimensions,” Rachael Dauzat, executive director at River Oaks posted on Facebook. “As always, we have ultra-local entries from right here in Alexandria – then there are entries that come from the far corners of the U.S. The furthest traveled accolade goes to an entry from Mountain View, Hawaii this year.”
The exhibition runs through Feb. 3, 2025.
“We entered for many reasons. Submitting to shows is a great way for artists to share their work with the public,” Williams said. “It is also a great way to be involved with our community. We are blessed to have such a great local art gallery like River Oaks, so I try to
get involved with any event they put on. Aside from that, it is simply a great way to build your resume and make a name for yourself in the art world.”
The exhibit includes 2D and 3D works in a variety of media. All works must be within the 25 square inch parameters. Arkansas artist and educator Ted Barnes serves as a guest juror for the show.
“I was excited when I got in,” Fulton said. “And I’m very happy we had a student accepted as well. I’ve been trying to encourage students to start putting their work out there. River Oaks Arts Center is one of the few places locally that make it possible.”
Below is a link to the event’s site:
https://www.riveroaksartscenter.com/5x5x5-art-show
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Media Release | Nov. 15, 2024 | Pineville, Louisiana
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth B. Clarke, Director of University Communications | Elizabeth.clarke@lcuniversity.edu