The Intergenerational Artistic Expression exhibition is on view at Missouri State University’s Cabot Gallery July 7-Aug. 1.

The Cabot Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located at 215 West Mill Street, inside Brick City’s BRK3.

A special First Friday Art Walk reception for the exhibition will take place Aug. 1 from 6-8 p.m.

Exhibit inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration

The exhibit features a range of collaborative and individual artworks created by students from diverse backgrounds, including those over 62 and first-generation college students.

The exhibit grew from the inspiration of Diane Denton, a per course instructor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology (SAG). Denton approached the department with a course she had developed, which led to an invitation to teach. Shortly after, SAG picked up the course, and the Department of Art and Design made space for it, leading to a creative collaboration.

Ultimately, the exhibition invites viewers to see others and themselves with compassion. Denton hopes visitors “see people’s humanity, find encouragement and be willing to challenge themselves. It’s about finding space for someone else’s story” and embracing our own.

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