TWU Division of Visual Arts

10/15/2026

COMMUNITY PAINT DAY | New Mural
🗓 M 10.19.26
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 TWU Student Union at Hubbard Hall (SUHH)

Join us for a Community Paint Day on Monday, October 19th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., in the Student Union at Hubbard Hall (SUHH), as part the "Dream Big" festivities. Painting will take place in the SUHH lower stairwell, near the food court, next to Chick-fil-A.

"Wings Beneath the Dream," is a new mural at the Student Union created by the Fall 2026 Mural Painting class. The mural celebrates community, connection, and fellowship within student life. The outstretched arms reflect the demands and pressures of daily life, as students are pulled in multiple directions. In contrast, the hands symbolize the uplifting power of gathering, interaction, and shared experiences. Together, these forms highlight the meaningful connections and bonds that emerge when students come together in communal spaces.

See you there!

10/14/2026

Texas Woman’s will officially unveil a permanent memorial recognizing the historic Quakertown neighborhood and a new east campus trail system at back-to-back ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Oct. 20.

The Quakertown Memorial, which includes a symbolic amphitheater, etched names of residents in stone and a map of 1920 Denton, was designed to serve as a space to recount, reflect and heal over events in the 1920s that led to the forced relocation of scores of Black families to an undeveloped area of Denton.

The unveiling, at 700 E. University Drive just south of the university’s athletic fields, is set for 10 a.m.

“This memorial is both a permanent space to honor and remember the past and a place for future generations to learn, reflect, and connect,” said TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten. “My hope is that it will bring our community closer together, deepen our understanding of our shared history, and remind us of the importance of moving forward together.”

In conjunction with the unveiling, TWU has partnered with the Denton Black Film Festival to present a screening of the 2026 documentary “Quakertown, USA.” The screening will take place at 1 p.m. that day in the Phyllis J. Bridges Auditorium in Hubbard Hall.

Directed by acclaimed filmmakers Lindell Singleton and King Hollis, the film explores Quakertown’s history as a beacon within Denton, influencing achievement and civic life in the county for greater than 40 years — and the events that ultimately led to the forced removal of the families.

Prior to the Quakertown unveiling, the university will celebrate the official opening of the university’s East Campus Outdoor Facilities space, which includes a circuit of fitness trails and a pavilion. The event also will feature the inaugural Pioneer Stomp, an activity in which attendees will help sow native wildflower and grass seeds in a new conservation zone.

Both ceremonies and the public film screening are part of the university’s Dream Big Festival, a week-long celebration marking the university’s 125th anniversary.

10/14/2026

10.21.2026 | 11:30am–2:30pm
FALL GRAD OPEN STUDIOS
TWU Fine Arts Annex (FAA)

Join us in the TWU Fine Arts Annex, for our FALL GRAD OPEN STUDIOS event! Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 11:30am–2:30pm.

We invite prospective students and members of the creative community to explore our graduate programming, meet our graduate students, and learn more about their latest creative research! Light refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome!

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE:
▫️ Janice Alvarez
▫️ Neil J. Brandon .studio
▫️ Emma Camp
▫️ Lauren Doorish
▫️ Jeff Felderhoff
▫️ Fariha Islam
▫️ Kaye Kypuros .kypuros
▫️ Sarah Bales Losey .art.studio
▫️ Nadia Menchaca
▫️ Vanessa Meshack
▫️ Janice Montes
▫️ Megan Parman
▫️ Julianna Rangel
▫️ María Vázquez

See you there!

The TWU Fine Arts Annex (FAA) is located at 1112 Old Main Circle, in Denton, TX, between Woodcock Hall and the Scientific Research Commons (SRC). Entrances are available from Old Main Circle & Bell Ave.

GRAD OPEN STUDIOS
🗓 W 10.21.2026
⏰ 11:30am–2:30pm
📍 TWU Fine Arts Annex

1. F26 Grad Open Studios Flyer, featuring image of MFA student Vanessa Meshack discussing work with a guest, during a past grad open studios event.

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

SKIN DEEP
Kaye Kypuroskypuros
09.21–10.09.26
TWU Student Union at Hubbard Hall (SUHH) Gallery

SKIN DEEP, a solo exhibition by Kaye Kypuros, explores human relationships, self-acceptance, cathartic release, & how psychological trauma affects the body through photography & mixed-media. The materials function as metaphors for generational trauma, memory, & carrying both physical histories & symbolic weight.

"My artwork conveys these notions through my choice of materials, such as photography, metal castings, metal wire, & broken glass. The delicacy of the photographic paper is balanced by the resilience of the metal - bringing them together in this way shows the fragility of the human psyche & the strength we cultivate through the choice to persevere after emotional experiences. Through the cathartic act of making, I explore the lasting effects of addiction, childhood trauma, & sexual assault while advocating for healing & recovery. I invite viewers to engage in conversations about experiences that are often stigmatized. My work challenges the assumption that survivors must carry these burdens alone, foregrounding the idea that recovery follows a simple, linear path. By making these deeply personal experiences visible, I reveal their universality & foster empathy, understanding, & connection. Ultimately, my work seeks to replace silence with dialogue and isolation with recognition." - Kypuros

Kaye Kypuros, is a photographer & intermedia artist utilizing sculpture & metalworking mediums. She immigrated from the Philippines to North Texas in 2012. In 2023, she received her BFA in Studio Art: Photography at UNT, and is currently an MFA, Studio Art candidate at TWU. Her photographs have been featured in , juried by Keliy Anderson-Staley, and in "Photographique: The Best of the Photographic Art, Issue 001."

SKIN DEEP | Kaye Kypuros
🗓 09.21–10.09.26
📍 TWU SUHH Gallery

The TWU Student Union at Hubbard Hall Gallery is located on the ground floor of the Student Union at Hubbard Hall (SUHH). Located at 303 Administration Drive.

10/06/2026

Apply to TWU for Free! 🆓

From Oct. 5-23, TWU is waiving application fees for undergraduate students who are Texas residents using ApplyTexas.

09/30/2026

DREAM BIG | 125th Anniversary Juried Alumni Exhibition
09.30–10.24.26
TWU East Gallery

Celebrating TWU’s 125th Anniversary & its evolution from a teacher's college to the nation’s largest woman-focused university system, the Division of Visual Arts is pleased announce a Juried Alumni Exhibition, Sept. 30 – Oct. 24, 2026. A closing reception will be held Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. All are invited!

The exhibition highlights TWU’s rich history of ongoing creativity & fostering meaningful, diverse dialogue among current students, alumni, & the broader community. Showcasing creative voices from emerging, mid-career, & established artists spanning various mediums, underscoring the dynamic breadth of artistic inquiry & empowered expression that continues to shape & define the legacy of TWU's Visual Arts.

JUROR:
Judy Tedford Deaton, Chief Curator, Director of Exhibitions and Collections at The Grace Museum.

FEATURING:
▫️ Lauren Allen, BFA 2014
▫️ Ellie Alonzo, BFA 2013
▫️ Deedra Baker, MFA 2016
▫️ Ali Barnett, MFA 2024
▫️ April Beall, BFA 2011
▫️ Ashley Boydston, BFA 2017
▫️ Maureen Cole, MFA 1990
▫️ Brittany Cooper, BFA 2015
▫️ Cory Cryer, MFA 2004
▫️ Randall Day, MFA 2022
▫️ Donna Durbin, MFA 1991
▫️ Ross Faircloth, MFA 2012
▫️ Carol Fairlie, BFA 1990
▫️ Jordan Funk, BFA 2019
▫️ Amy Gantt, MFA 2004
▫️ Christen Humphries, MFA 2009
▫️ Kate Hilburn, MFA 1995
▫️ Robert Hold, BFA 2019
▫️ Nitashia Johnson, BFA 2008
▫️ Ashley Kauschinger, MFA 2014
▫️ Ester Kibby, MFA 2005
▫️ Lori Maclean, MFA 2015
▫️ Ruth Monjaras, BFA 2021
▫️ Michael Mulvey, MFA 2021
▫️ Cher Musico, MFA 2022
▫️ Abigail Rainey, MFA 2025
▫️ Humna Raza, BFA 2019
▫️ Gebbar Sandoval, BFA 2024
▫️ Shawn Saumell, BFA 2008
▫️ Susan Seaborn, MFA 2026
▫️ Kelly Waller, MFA 2024
▫️ Leighann Williams-Hickey, MFA 2010
▫️ James Zamora, MFA 2015

We hope you will join us in celebrating this important milestone in TWU’s history & the accomplishments of its alumni community.

DREAM BIG | 125th Anniversary Juried Alumni Exhibition
🗓 09.30–10.24.26
📍 TWU East Gallery
⏰ Reception | Friday, Oct. 23 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

09/29/2026

DREAM BIG | Alumni Invitational
09.30–10.24.26
TWU West Gallery

In celebration of Texas Woman’s University’s 125th Anniversary and its remarkable evolution from a teachers’ college to the nation’s largest woman-focused university system, dedicated to cultivating engaged leaders and global citizens, the Division of Visual Arts is pleased announce a distinguished alumni invitational exhibition, September 30 – October 24, 2026. A closing reception will be held Friday, October 23, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. All are invited!

These TWU alumni's artistic practice and professional accomplishments exemplify the creativity, excellence, and impact that define our university community. We are honored to showcase their work as a source of inspiration for our students, alumni, and the broader public while celebrating the enduring legacy of the TWU Visual Arts program.

As you can imagine, the selection process was both thoughtful and challenging. We have ultimately identified a group of distinguished alumni whose contributions reflect the breadth and vitality of our program. In conjunction with the invitational exhibition, we will also present a juried exhibition featuring additional TWU alumni in an adjacent gallery space.

FEATURING:
▫️ Arista Alanis, BFA 1990
▫️ Sheryl Anaya, BFA 2013
▫️ Kalee Appleton, MFA 2014
▫️ Alisa Banks, MFA 2006
▫️ Kelli Connell, MFA 2003
▫️ Lindsay Dunnagan, MFA 2013
▫️ Arthur Fields, MFA 2011
▫️ Earline Green, MFA 1996
▫️ Janis Hefley, MA 1997
▫️ Esther Huynh, BFA 2011
▫️ Setria James, MA 2010
▫️ Elizabeth Mellott, BFA 2000
▫️ Bernardo Vallarino, MFA 2016
▫️ Ashley Whitt, MFA 2012
▫️ Morgan Ford-Willingham, MFA 2008

We sincerely hope you will join us in celebrating this important milestone in the university’s history and the accomplishments of its alumni community.

DREAM BIG | Alumni Invitational
🗓 09.30–10.24.26
📍 TWU West Gallery
⏰ Reception | Friday, Oct 23 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

09/25/2026

WELCOME GRADS!
Megan Parman

"Connecting to people is hard. The world is divided. I look at pre-historic art, such as "Cuevos de los Manos," to remind myself that we all have the same common denominator: We are human. I use figurative art, especially in sculptural work, to describe how I exist in discomfort, change, memory, & hope. I equate those feelings to the natural world. Flowers - beautiful and temporary - have a lot of symbolism & a language to them that goes back centuries. Rock formations have slow, unseen change & permeance. They hold history in art, preservation, & environmental conditions from thousands of years ago. I work in ceramics & metals, materials and processes that unite me with their rich, extensive history. Repetitive physical movements leave marks behind that make each work unique.” – Megan Parman

Megan Parman is from the Houston area. Ceramics is her first love, and she enjoys making large scale sculptural work. She graduated from Texas State University this past Spring. She is a metalsmith & enjoys working with steel, charcoal, & carved block printmaking. While at Texas State, she worked as a Ceramic Studio Aide and has been invited to work in that position at TWU. She loves to share & teach others the skills she has learned & is looking forward to this Fall as a Pioneer!

"I plan to expand my knowledge of pre-historic art, find inspiration in my new environment of North Texas, & learn from the experiences of my cohort and peers as I build new relationships. While at TWU, I have a goal of working with the mural movement started in Denton to expand to a public Sculpture installation. Public art is of great interest and importance to me as I work in a large scale."

Follow along with the TWU Graduate school for Explore Grad School Week, through September 26. For more information, check out: twu.edu/gradadmissionsevents/explore-grad-school-week

09/24/2026

WELCOME GRADS!
Janice Montes

"My work combines photography and photoshop in the composition process, creating distorted scenarios and realities to achieve a surreal composition, which is then translated to canvas using oil paint. My paintings explore psychological themes and identity struggles that can come to life while becoming an adult. Day to day questions like, "Who I am? Who am I supposed to be? What? Why? How? Where? When?" Questions surrounding a lack of self identity and a distortion of reality, like derealization and depersonalization. The inspiration behind my work comes from personal experiences and autobiographical moments." – Janice Montes

Janice Montes is a visual artist focused on figurative oil painting. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico, and moved to Texas at 17 years old. Shortly after moving to the United States, Janice enrolled in art classes at Tarrant County College, where she participated in live painting events and hosted paint and sip parties as an instructor. During her time at college, she participated in multiple art exhibitions and sold her first art work in 2021. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington, completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and exhibiting her work in galleries and museums.

As a Texas Woman's University Graduate student, Janice is looking forward to creating a bigger portfolio and finding more art opportunities.

Follow along with the TWU Graduate school for Explore Grad School Week, through September 26. For more information, check out: twu.edu/gradadmissionsevents/explore-grad-school-week