The Shore Gallery is currently displaying an exhibit consisting of work produced by study abroad students.

Jack Maxwell, professor in the department of art & design, said, “A visitor to the gallery should expect to see inspiring colorful works that are not only technically well executed but also quite expressive and personal in their approach.”

The art department plans a study abroad trip every other year specifically for their students, although students of all majors are welcome to attend.

Kenny Jones, professor in the department of art & design who went with the students on the trip said although the students were represented in the show only the “best of the best” were selected for the exhibit.

The title of this years show is “Postcards from Abroad.”

Jones said the exhibit is unique because it includes well-known scenes from postcards but allows the students to put their own personal spin on well-known landmarks.

“A visit also provides one with a bit of escapism as the romance of Europe is always captivating,” Maxwell said.

The department hopes to encourage students to engage in travel experiences because of the exhibit as well as showcase the talents of the art students.

“There’s nothing like travel to change one’s perception of the world and one’s place in it,” Maxwell said.

The exhibit consists of approximately 30 paintings ranging in variety from watercolor to acrylic along with some street photography. The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and the exhibit will be in place until homecoming.