Celebrate the creativity and achievements of URI student artists at the Reception and Awards Ceremony for the 2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit.
Exhibition Details
- When: April 6 – 30
- Reception / Awards Ceremony: April 22, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
- Where: 3rd and 4th floors of Lippitt Hall, 5 Lippitt Rd., Kingston, RI 02881
- Admission: Free and open to the public
The exhibition features more than 50 works of art across a range of media, created by students enrolled in Art and Art History courses at the University of Rhode Island. Selected works were chosen by this year’s juror, Alyssa Rehs, URI alum and Vice President and Director of Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc., New York, NY.
Among the featured artwork are pieces by Kendra Apgar, Connor Armstrong, Mason Bernier, Tucker Cameron, Alyvia Caruso, Rowan Chaves, Chandler Coulombe, Meghan Cullen, Greta Dahl, Sophia DeLorenzo, Arria Doll, Logan Firestone, Andrew Garcia, Madeline Gibson, Emma Givan, Delaney Jenson, Sharday Johnson, Caitlyn Keenan, Sam Kipper, John Lima, Matthew Main, Antonio Mancini, Catherine Mejia, Cassandra Naughton, Isabella Pappani, Hannah Parker, Hailee Patnaude, Megan Raleigh, Gwendolyn Ruffolo, Kelsi Stickels, Ella Stinnette, Cody Szczepanski, and Isabel Tilney.
About the Juror
Alyssa Rehs is Vice President of Rehs Contemporary Gallery, with a demonstrated history of working in the fine art industry. She is skilled in Art Consulting, Contemporary Art, Auctions, Art Education, and Museums. Rehs has a strong professional background with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused on Art History, Criticism and Conservation from University of Rhode Island.
Join us to meet the artists, view the exhibition, and recognize outstanding student work! For information, contact Steven Pennell, gallery director, at spennell@uri.edu 401-286-4620.