Rachel McCoy of Nashville to Exhibit Works in Huntington University Show

2012 Apr 11

Huntington University will highlight the artistry of Rachel McCoy of Nashville, IN April 25-May 3 for the Graduating Visual Arts Major Exhibit in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery in the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

McCoy is a junior graphic design major. Her artwork encompasses her love for illustration, especially illustration intended for children. She has created a children's board book titled, "Counting Animals." The book presents 10 illustrations plus a front and back cover. Her second body of work was meant to leave some mark on the university before her graduation: A collection of T-shirts designed for various groups and departments on campus. "My first project encompassed my love for illustrating for children. Even as I've grown older I've always loved looking at the different kinds of children's books and getting ideas for them," she said.

The exhibit, titled "Adieu," will be a culmination of the work by seniors Becky Evans, Alan Hay, Rachel McCoy and Caroline Wilson. It will feature a variety of artwork from clay masks and children's book illustrations to paintings and graphic design. An artist reception will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. April 28.

The Wilson Gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before and after all Merillat Centre performances and by appointment. The gallery is free and open to the public.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations, including four major in the visual arts. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its "Best in the Midwest" list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

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