Art for Social Change showcase and winners
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The annual Art for Social Change Competition and Showcase shines a light on local artwork that express the significance of social justice, community building and black history. This year, accepted works were featured in a public exhibition in the Fine Arts Gallery 3 and awards presented by co-sponsoring departments across campus.
Students from all campuses were invited to submit creative work in one of four categories: Remembering MLK, Social Justice in » More …
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