Layton McKewen-Dilling of Stuttgart is the champion of the 18th annual Arkansas Tech University Juried Student Competitive Exhibition.
McKewen-Dilling captured first place with a mixed media on bristol board entitled “Normality.” His artwork was selected best among the 124 entries from 46 ATU students.
Others to place in the competition were:
Second Place
Jocelyn Dong of Harrison
“If We Can’t See Air Can Fish See Water?”
Watercolor on paper
Third Place
Gabriella Dover of Mountain Home
“Spacing Out”
Charcoal on paper
Honorable Mention
A’Marie Dukes of Little Rock
“Last Resort”
Air-dry clay and acrylic paint
Honorable Mention
Hannah Wilson of Russellville
“Sarabeth’s”
Digital illustration
ATU Learning Center Purchase Award
Elonna McPeters of Little Rock
“Les Fetiches”
Welded steel
Fifty-nine artworks from 32 ATU students were accepted for the show.
Aaron Calvert served as juror for this year’s exhibition. Calvert is an artist and art educator based in Arkansas.
Kris Waid-Jones, ATU assistant professor of art and director of the ATU Norman Hall Art Gallery, served as master of ceremonies for the awards ceremony.
Learn more about the ATU Department of Art at www.atu.edu/art.
