The Mercyhurst University Department of Art, Design, and Communication is pleased to announce its Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition for 2025, showcasing the diverse talents and creative explorations of its esteemed art faculty.
The exhibition will feature a wide range of artwork, including paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, digital art, and more. This event provides a unique opportunity for students, alumni, and the greater Erie community to engage with the artistic practice and pedagogical approach that defines the Mercyhurst Art Department.
"The annual exhibition is an opportunity to present the diverse talents of the faculty," according to Heather Denning, chair of the Department of Art, Design, and Communication. "This show highlights the individual strengths of the artists and underscores the commitment to fostering a dynamic, creative community at Mercyhurst."
The 2025 Faculty Art Show will be open to the public beginning Aug. 22 to Oct. 3, 2025. Cummings Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. The reception will be free and open to the public beginning Sept. 10 at 4-6 p.m.
A few underlying artwork themes include watching childhood growth from a mother's point of view; continuing the conversation about freedom of religion; honoring fleeting moments in nature, heightening our awareness of the beauty around us, and incorporating natural, sustainable material into our creative processes.
The exhibition will feature artworks from Rita Duris, Kaitlyn Kirchmeir, Tom Hubert, Daniel Burke, Richard Sayer, Jodi Staniunas Hopper, Patricia Czulewicz, Heather Denning, Jessica Alesso, Alison Stinely, Sabrina VanTine-Zuccolotto, Peter Stadtmueller, and Richard Sayer.
This event is free and open to the public.