The opening reception for the Hocking College 2014 Senior Art Exhibition in ceramics, glass and photography will be Friday, April 25, 2014 from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Hocking College Art Gallery on the Public Square.

"We are extremely pleased with the level of work produced by the student artists. They have worked long hours to produce a body of work that showcases their many talents," Brian Alloway, Art, Design and Marketing program instructor at Hocking College, said.

The 2014 Senior Art Exhibition is part of Nelsonville's Final Friday on the Square activities. Twelve seniors with various art disciplines will showcase their work through May 25. The exhibit will include the work of Brandon Bowman, Kelsey Carlson, Jesse James Doering, Summer Jordan, Tara Kauffman, Anita King, Chelsea Lantez, Sarah Love, Josh Messmer, Matthew Pritchard, Maryanne Queen and Shaniah Smith.

Students in the Art, Design and Marketing program develop techniques and professional skills, build a professional portfolio of creative work, develop marketing skills related to the business of art and experience the fundamentals of gallery operations through hands-on learning opportunities.