MEDIA CONTACT: Judy Moore at (847) 491-4819 or at jkm229@northwestern.edu

April 4, 2004

Students to Exhibit Work at Dittmar Gallery

EVANSTON, Ill. --- Northwestern University’s Dittmar Memorial Gallery will host the Undergraduate Art Exhibition “Junction,” from April 1 to April 30.

The exhibition will be open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. A 6 to 8 p.m. opening reception, Thursday, April 8, hosted by the Dittmar Gallery, is free and open to the public.

Featuring the artwork of 11 Northwestern seniors in the department of art theory and practice, the “Junction” exhibition exemplifies the diverse styles and backgrounds of the artists.

The exhibition will consist of sculpture, painting and photography.

The exhibiting student artists are Stephanie Carter, Sophie De Geest, Angela Del Brocco, Molly Harnischfeger, Michael Kanarek, Lilia LaGesse, Sebastien Millon, Andrea Otteson, Joanna Prasertong, Jennifer Rozbruch and Susan Schwegman.

In addition to exhibiting artwork by Northwestern undergraduate art students, the Dittmar Memorial Gallery also places emphasis on ethnic cultural art, art by emerging artists, art by or about women and traveling art shows.

The Dittmar Memorial Gallery is located on the main level of Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston campus. Admission is free.

For more information, call the gallery at (847) 491-2348, or Norris University Center at (847) 491-2300, or e-mail dittmargallery@northwestern.edu or go to the Norris Center Web site at www.northwestern.edu/norris/dittmar.html.