C-N Art Student Samantha Bates Exhibits "This is Real Life"

2013 Feb 7

Samantha Bates of Dahlonega is showcasing the compilation of four years of her art education in a three-person senior exhibit at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

The exhibit, titled "This is Real Life," features the artwork of Camille Hooper, Elli Edwards and Samantha Bates and will be on display through Friday, March 1.

Bates is a graphic design emphasis art student, but the show displays her watercolor talent as well. "My desire is for my visual communications to give people a way to relate to real life topics," Bates said. One project highlights the tragedy of human trafficking and acts as a visual call to action.

The girls contribute their artistic success to quality professors in C-N's Art Department.

"The Lord has used the people in the Art Department, such as the professors and students to help inspire my art work. I'm so blessed!" Edwards said.

The show remains on display in the Omega Gallery, which is located in the Warren Art Building, on the corner of Branner Avenue and South College Street.

The public is invited to browse the gallery and leave the artists comments in the guest book.

Admission is free and the Omega Gallery is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Art Department at 471-4985.

The show is part of the school's senior-year exhibition program, where graduating seniors showcase some of their best work in single or multi-person shows.

C-N offers bachelor degrees in art and photography, both with traditional fine art foundations within a four-year liberal arts program. C-N is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Carson-Newman, a Christian university, has been recognized as a leading liberal arts institution by U.S. News, Forbes.com and The Princeton Review. For more information, see www.cn.edu.