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Contact: Sasha Steinberg

STARKVILLE, Miss.ā€”Works of nine fine art seniors specializing in graphic design at Mississippi State will be on display Nov. 28-Dec. 5 at the Visual Arts Center Gallery.

Free to all, the ā€œElements of Designā€ exhibition in the gallery at 808 University Drive in Starkville celebrates the conclusion of the studentsā€™ studies in the Magnolia Stateā€™s largest undergraduate studio art program.

ā€œThese nine brand new design elements are bursting with creative energy and ready to go out into the world and change the entire foundation of design,ā€ said Suzanne Powney, Ļć½¶Ö±²„assistant professor of graphic design.Ā 

Portfolio works in ā€œElements of Designā€ range from illustrative poster designs and eye-catching advertisements to compelling web design layouts and packaging. In addition to the physical displays, individual portfolio books and self-promotional pieces will be available for viewing on opening night. For a preview, visit and follow on Instagram @elementsofdesignmsstate.

A 6-7:30 p.m. opening reception in the studentsā€™ honor will take place Tuesday [Nov. 28] at the VAC gallery. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Two Brothers Smoked Meats in Starkville.

Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 1-4 p.m., Saturday.Ā 

The ā€œElements of Designā€ exhibitors include (by hometown):

Bay Saint Louisā€”Aubrey J. Pohl.

Birmingham, Alabamaā€”Heather C. Hardman.

Fanninā€”Vernon E. McCoy Jr., who also is concentrating in fine arts.

Flowoodā€”Marianna G. Myrick.

Fultonā€”Alleigh T. Moffett; and Austin L. Thomas.

Tupeloā€”Paige F. Knapp; and Matthew B. Rogers.

West Pointā€”Morgan R. Donour.

For more information, contact Lori Neuenfeldt, the Ļć½¶Ö±²„Department of Artā€™s gallery director, at 662-325-2970 or LNeuenfeldt@caad.msstate.edu.

Learn more about MSUā€™s College of Architecture, Art and Design and its Department of Art at or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @CAADatMSU.

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