Master of Fine Arts in Illustration and Visual Culture (MFA-IVC) students investigating materials from the Dowd Illustration Research Archive (DIRA) as a part of their Exhibition & Engagement course.
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John M. Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room

MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture Student Exhibition Opening

Join us for the opening reception of the Master of Fine Arts in Illustration and Visual Culture (MFA-IVC) student exhibition, Re-Drawn: Pictures, Plots & Portrayals from Special Collections

The Re-Drawn exhibition presents materials curated by the MFA-IVC students as a part of their Exhibition & Engagement course requirement this spring. The class focuses on the planning and development of exhibitions and public engagement in special collections practice. Students participating in the class conduct research with materials from the Dowd Illustration Research Archive, Rare Books, and other collections, organizing individual exhibitions in order to gain an understanding of practical and theoretical issues related to studying and displaying collections.

Free and open to all, refreshments will be provided.