From fabric chips to faux hair, the 32nd annual Art and Design Student Competition displayed students’ best and most interesting works Friday night.

The annual show exhibits only what the faculty deems worthy from the students of the Department of Art and Design.

“To me, this art show is a summary of the entire year’s worth of student work,” said Dan McGregor, associate professor of art and design. “It is a showcase of what we think is the best of what our students have made.”

At the end of every year, the department awards students who have done outstanding work. Being chosen for an award does not necessarily guarantee the student a spot in the show, but for some, it can mean a sizable scholarship.

Junior Ashley Wheeler, who won the award for best third-year interior design major, received a $500 scholarship for the work she has put in this year.

“It is nice to know that my work is being recognized,” said Wheeler, a resident of Borger. “I guess it means all my hard work is paying off.”

The highest honor, however, is for a student’s work to be picked to be in the show.

The fabric chips, aptly named Chip Bag, were selected as one of the best six works in the show.

“I wasn’t expecting to get in the show at all so to make it in and be in the top six – I was really happy,” said Chip Bag creator Michael McCarty, sophomore from Grapevine. “It’s cool that ACU has an event to recognize the many talented art and design students on campus.”

Jack Maxwell, chair of the Department of Art and Design, said he thought this year’s show – his last as chair of the department – was a huge success.

“It’s very encouraging for the students because they get to see their work professionally exhibited,” Maxwell said.

Maxwell will be stepping down as chair at the end of the year, and assistant professor Mike Wiggins will be assuming the role.