Current Exhibit
2.0 Kinds of Funny
“2.0 Kinds of Funny” showcases humorous artworks, each contained to a one-cubic-foot box. Originally curated for the University of Cincinnati’s Reed Gallery in January 2025, the exhibit began travelling in April. It features up to 40 artists who responded to a 12-by-12-by-12-inch format.
Past Exhibits
2023 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
The 2023 Annual Juried Student Exhibition opened to the public on March 30 and featured paintings, drawings, and sculptures from 44 students from all classifications and across majors who have taken art courses.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 Annual Student Exhibition shows a dedication to craftsmanship and concept,鈥� said Russell Bellamy, professor of art and department chair at 海角社区. 鈥淭he variety of media and processes indicates a high level of independent research and experimentation. We are excited about the consistent ability to incorporate narrative, philosophical ideas, and personal content. Everyone involved should be extremely proud of their accomplishments.鈥�
This year鈥檚 exhibition was judged by Michael Knapp, a Tampa-based painter, known for the use of a colorful palette in works that pulse with fun.
Awardees included:
Honorable Mentions
- Marcus Giglio 鈥� 鈥淪pring in 2-point Perspective鈥�
- Pierre Bernard 鈥� 鈥淪corched鈥�
- Chiara Ferrante 鈥� Untitled (Wooden Wheel)
- Anna Roth 鈥� 鈥淩ebirth鈥�
- Maxine Collazo 鈥� 鈥淒on鈥檛 Mind the Track鈥�
Best 2-D
- Chiara Ferrante 鈥� 鈥淯ntitled (Planes and Tomato)鈥�
Best 3-D
- Jude Heinen 鈥� 鈥淯ntitled (Hand)鈥�
Best of Show
- Camille McKoy 鈥� 鈥淔allen鈥�
Pop Goes the Easel
Michael Knapp wants his art to say something. 鈥淕ood art should tell a story,鈥� Knapp said. 鈥淭here should be something that you get out of it rather than just looking at it and saying, 鈥業t鈥檚 pretty.鈥欌�� Even if Knapp wants you to think a little bit deeper, his art feels fun with bright, playful colors and a feeling of chaos.
Knapp鈥檚 frustrations with authority figures and society鈥檚 overreliance on technology emerge as a few of the themes in his new exhibit at 海角社区. Knapp鈥檚 鈥淧op Goes the Easel鈥� show was on display at the Kristin Michelle Mason Art Gallery through March 10, 2023.