36th Annual University Student Exhibition
Opening Reception
Friday, May 22, 5–7 PM
Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery
Atlantic Center for the Arts
1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Exhibition Dates: May 26–August 8, 2026
Through the annual University Student Exhibition, Atlantic Center for the Arts honors the outstanding work being produced by state university art students and recognizes their dedication to the pursuit of excellence.
The selection process for this exhibition begins with individual art departments. Department chairs are asked to nominate up to three full-time, degree-seeking students in any medium or style. The quality of work submitted in years past indicates that the departments provide the intellectual and creative direction necessary for students to push their limits, resulting in work that is unique in its singleness of vision. By identifying and promoting these emerging artists, Atlantic Center hopes to focus statewide attention on the high level of creative and experimental work being produced at the college level throughout Florida’s state university system.
The juror for this year’s exhibition was past Atlantic Center for the Arts Mentoring Artist (2022) Ryan McGinness.