LLCC students Maria Kelarestaghi of Virden and Margaret Miller of Jacksonville will have their artwork featured in “Varsity Art XXV,” a multi-media exhibition featuring original artwork by regional artists from Missouri and Illinois. The show will be presented in the Art Saint Louis Gallery in downtown St. Louis from March 5-April 1.

“Maria and Margaret are outstanding art and design students,” says Adam Watkins, dean of LLCC Arts and Communication. “Their works represent the dynamic curriculum we offer and celebrate the juxtaposition of art historical and contemporary art trends.”

“Varsity Art XXV” presents 44 works of art in a variety of media by undergraduate and graduate level art students of all ages, representing 22 St. Louis regional colleges and universities. It is a collaboration between Art Saint Louis and the participating collegiate institutions, their art faculty and students.

Art Saint Louis is free and open to the public. Hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LLCC offers an associate of fine arts degree in studio art, associate of art degrees in digital media design and art, and an associate of applied science degree in graphic design. Visit www.llcc.edu/arts-and-communication for more information.

Maria Kelarestaghi

Margaret Miller