Welcome to the SU Student Art Gallery!
Explore the incredible talent of our students showcased in this exhibit, located on the 1st floor of the Weir Building. This special collection was thoughtfully curated by the students of the Introduction to Arts Management course:
Under the expert guidance of Professor Marcia Rae McCulley, MFA, this exhibit represents a collaboration of creativity and management skills.
Proudly presented in partnership with Logan Library, Schreiner University.
In a field of vibrant flowers, two empty chairs sat quietly with the flowers, invited me to pause and embrace the stillness. The gentle gradient of the evening sky blended into the horizon, where a distant line of train cars added a touch of industrial contrast to the natural beauty. This composition evoked a sense of comfortability and timelessness, making me feel like I had a space for reflection and connection with the landscape.
“Floral Serenity” by Miles Cuellar, Location: Hondo
Both images were taken in the driveway of my family's house in Kerrville and are two out of a series of five pictures. The car in these photos is a 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster that belonged to my grandfather. The side view of the car was shot at night, using a flashlight set above and off to the side to capture just the right amount of contrast on the bodywork. This image is the first picture in sequence in my series. The interior shot, with the license plate, white hat, and car keys, was taken during the day, and although it is the last image in the series, it was the first picture I took.
The phrase "last hurrah" refers to the last big achievement or activity before the end of something in a person's life (retirement, graduation, etc.). Buying the Z4, brand new in 2003, was his last hurrah moment in the years before he died. As seen in the second image, my grandfather ran LSTHURA on the license plate as a tribute to its purchase. When he passed in 2019, the car went to my brother and I according to his will. My intent for these pictures (and the series as a whole) is for them to be a tribute to both the car and my grandfather.
The Z4 was designed by Anders Warming, who began his career as a car designer for BMW. The automotive term flame surfacing was coined from the shape of the car. When you walk around the car, you will see that there are no flat surfaces in reflections. The light hitting the curves of the bodywork mimics that of a flame, in constant motion.
Two images from the "Last Hurrah" photo series by Mia Ravera, 2024
Both images were taken in the driveway of my family's house in Kerrville and are two out of a series of five pictures. The car in these photos is a 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster that belonged to my grandfather. The side view of the car was shot at night, using a flashlight set above and off to the side to capture just the right amount of contrast on the bodywork. This image is the first picture in sequence in my series. The interior shot, with the license plate, white hat, and car keys, was taken during the day, and although it is the last image in the series, it was the first picture I took.
The phrase "last hurrah" refers to the last big achievement or activity before the end of something in a person's life (retirement, graduation, etc.). Buying the Z4, brand new in 2003, was his last hurrah moment in the years before he died. As seen in the second image, my grandfather ran LSTHURA on the license plate as a tribute to its purchase. When he passed in 2019, the car went to my brother and I according to his will. My intent for these pictures (and the series as a whole) is for them to be a tribute to both the car and my grandfather.
The Z4 was designed by Anders Warming, who began his career as a car designer for BMW. The automotive term flame surfacing was coined from the shape of the car. When you walk around the car, you will see that there are no flat surfaces in reflections. The light hitting the curves of the bodywork mimics that of a flame, in constant motion.
Two images from the "Last Hurrah" photo series by Mia Ravera, 2024
"Made for Walking" by Brooke Ramsey, Graphite on Paper, 2023.
"Clouds and Flowers at Sunset" by Emily Talley, Digital Photographic Montage
Laurie Hippel, a non-traditional student who moved to Schreiner, found her spark in 2022 when she discovered the Arts Management program and met the inspiring Ms. McCulley. Her self-portrait reflects a deep passion for creativity, capturing her dream of endless hours immersed in the warmth of the studio.
"Self-portrait" by Laurie Hippel, Charcoal on Paper, Schreiner University, 2023.
These stage designs were created on campus in the Hazen Fine Arts building, which houses our black box theater. Riders to the Sea was performed in the Spring,2023, while A Midsummer Night's Dream was performed in Spring, 2024. Both shows included the creative work of student Scooty Garrett.
Samantha Nodine, involved with A Midsummer Night's Dream, shared how attached the cast was to their characters and the pure joy exhibited during the show.
Midsummer’s Night Dream, Scenic Design by Scooty Garrett, SU Flag is Up Productions, 2024. Photo credit: Samantha Nodine.
These stage designs were created on campus in the Hazen Fine Arts building, which houses our black box theater. Riders to the Sea was performed in the Spring,2023, while A Midsummer Night's Dream was performed in Spring, 2024. Both shows included the creative work of student Scooty Garrett.
Samantha Nodine, involved with A Midsummer Night's Dream, shared how attached the cast was to their characters and the pure joy exhibited during the show.
Riders to the Sea, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Set Designs by Scooty Garrett, SU Flag Is Up Productions.
I was sitting beneath a cluster of vibrant red, green, and white umbrellas, I looked upward from my seat to an unexpected, serene figure with arms outstretched against the open sky. The figure, almost floating above, contrasts with the bold colors and structure of the umbrellas, creating a sense of movement and freedom within a confined space. This perspective allows the eye to reflect on contrasts—between groundedness and liberation. This image was special to me because it could only be seen from my exact seat.
“Arms Wide Open” by Miles Cuellar, Location: Austin