ArtCNU Senior Thesis Exhibition

April 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Alexandrea Procida
Alexandrea Procida, American Exceptionalism: Liberty and Justice for All..., 2026. Mixed media. 11 ft. x 8 ft. Courtesy of the artist.

About the Exhibition

The ArtCNU Senior Thesis Exhibition showcases the work of graduating studio art majors from the Class of 2026, marking the culmination of a year-long capstone experience that is the centerpiece of the studio art curriculum at Christopher Newport. Beginning with portfolio development in the summer and continuing through intensive studio work and critique, each student has developed an original body of work that reflects deep personal inquiry, technical skill, and creative growth. Guided by Professors Kristin Skees and Ryan Lytle, students in the Senior Seminar in Studio Art explore independent concepts and modes of expression, working closely with faculty mentors to refine their ideas and articulate their vision. Each artist featured in this exhibition has undergone a rigorous review process and met high standards of excellence in both their creative practice and presentation.

Admission: free

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Theresa (Tez) Truver, Layered, 2026. Ceramics, 3.5 in. x 3.75 in. x 3.75 in.; Trapped, 2026. Ceramics, 3.5 in. x 3.75 in. x 3.75 in. Courtesy of the artist.

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Emma Stein, Through the Lens of the Bug: A New Perspective on Nature, 2026. Digital photography. Courtesy of the artist.
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Sanai Williams, Quen Blackwell of TikTok, 2026. Oil on canvas, 19 in. x 24 in.; Ice Spice of Instagram, 2026. Oil on canvas, 19 in. x 24 in.; Kai Cenat of Twitch, 2026. Oil on canvas, 19 in. x 24 in. Courtesy of the artist.
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Alexandrea Procida, American Exceptionalism: Liberty and Justice for All...(detail), 2026. Mixed media. 11 ft. x 8 ft. Courtesy of the artist.