Albert Einstein was once quoted saying, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts will bring that quote to life as they fill their galleries with recent works by Longwood University faculty members. An opening reception of the 2014 Longwood University Department of Theatre, Art, and Graphic Design Faculty Exhibition will be held on February 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The show features paintings, photography, books arts, mixed media, printmaking, stained glass, graphic design, drawing, and ceramics and will be open through March 29. Faculty members with works on display include: Mark Baldridge, K. Johnson Bowles, Ann Bradshaw, John S. J. Burke, Kerri Cushman, Jon Duff, Randy Edmonson, Wade Lough, Michael Mergen, Kelly Nelson, Adam Paulek, Jessica Peterson, Christopher M. Register, and Homer Springer.

“Having a variety of mediums and concepts in the exhibit speaks to the many different approaches to the creative process,” said Exhibitions Manager, Alex Grabiec ’07. “Whether it is in the classroom, or in their studio, the faculty’s commitment to education, and to their art, is showcased here.”

This exhibition and reception are made possible through the generous contributions of the Longwood Office of the Dean for the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences and Longwood Dining Services.

In addition, The Artful Legacy of Waverly Cole and John Cook is on display in the Main Street Window Gallery through March 7. Other upcoming events, at the LCVA, include the opening of the Start with Art, Learn for Life: The Annual Area Youth Art Exhibition opening on Sunday, March 16 from 2 – 4 p.m.

The LCVA is located at 129 North Main Street in downtown Farmville. For further information on this or other programs or other events, please call the LCVA at 434-395-2206 or visit www.longwood.edu/lcva or www.facebook.com/theLCVA.