Eclectic Exhibition

The Oakland University (OU) Student Exhibition – titled Eclectic Collection – is the art work from 26 students. From the work submitted, juror and special instructor for the OU Department of Art and Art history Sally Schluter Tardella selected pieces that would reflect a broad range of mediums from computer generated images to silver gelatin prints, plaster sculpture, a variety of drawing materials, and oil painting. The levels of student experience are also diverse, ranging from beginners through advanced. Tardella said that the one commonality is a commitment to the study of art at OU.

Oakland County officials said the county is happy to partner with Oakland University to showcase the talents of their local college students and provide those students with an opportunity to learn how to professionally exhibit their work.

A critical part of learning to be an artist is the understanding of the exhibition process. For Eclectic Collection, students were asked to submit original, presentation ready work. Each submission had to include a brief artist statement, a valuable incorporation of the writing emphasized in the OU program. For many of these students, this is the first time they have exhibited their work publicly, and the only exhibition experience they may have before they begin their Senior Thesis Project, a semester long requirement for all Studio Art majors that culminates in an exhibition at the Oakland University Art Gallery, Tardella said.

The Oakland County Office of Arts, Culture & Film and the Department of Art & Art History have developed a partnership to facilitate the exchange between Oakland University students and the broader community of Oakland County. This venue has become an important opportunity for students to showcase their work, experience the exhibition process, and interact with the arts community beyond the university.

The exhibition was presented & sponsored by the Oakland County Office of Arts, Culture & Film and the Oakland University Art & Art History Department. Opening reception sponsored by La Pittura of Oakland University

The Eclectic Collection: Oakland University Student Exhibition will be on view through January 5 at the Oakland County Galleria, located in the North Oakland Health Center, Building 34E, 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac.

Galleria Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Open to the public & free admission