Seniors graduating with a bachelor of fine arts degree in the West Virginia University Division of Art will exhibit their final projects April 13-May 14 in the Creative Arts Center’s Mesaros Galleries.

An opening reception for the exhibition will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Galleries.

The 2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Project Exhibition is the culmination of a multiyear curriculum of academic study,said Robert Bridges, curator.This exhibition presents the very finest art and design work created during the final stages of the BFA candidate’s coursework. Students conceive, propose and complete a significant body of work in their area of emphasis.

This completed work is the result of inquiry-based learning, broadening, deepening and integrating the total educational experience,Bridges added.Each student presents evidence of creative and critical thinking in combination with the mastering of technical skills. Included in the show are examples of the rich variety of media, art experiences and achievements offered at WVU .

The Mesaros Galleries will be open during the College of Creative Arts Convocation , which will be at 7:30 p.m. May 14 in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.

Gallery hours are noon-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. All events are free and open to the public.

For more information, call Bridges at (304) 293-4841 ext. 3210.