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The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Department of Art and Architecture fall senior exhibition featuring the works of four artists will be held Nov. 28 to Dec. 8 at the John B. Davis Gallery in the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fine Arts Building.

The multi-media exhibit’s opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 27.

Artists exhibiting works are:

• Lisa Blake, a Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate, is a native of Burley. She received her Associate of Art degree from the College of Southern Idaho. She decided to further her education through ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Blake prefers to paint with acrylics and watercolors but is experienced in many other mediums such as photography, charcoal, metals/jewelry, weaving, printmaking, bronze sculpture and clay ceramics. After completing her B.F.A. degree, Blake will continue her education to finish the requirements to earn her secondary education certificate from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College of Education.

• Wendy Ruska–Ellis, a B.F.A. candidate, graduated from Bonneville High School in Idaho Falls and earned a technical certificate in nail technology from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College of Technology. Her artwork is mixed media and she produces work ranging from the book arts to pastel drawings. She also has been training to be a Web designer and photographer. Ruska-Ellis will graduate in December with a minor in women’s studies. She wants to further her education with a master’s degree and is entertaining the idea of opening a small business.

• Stephanie Slavin graduated from Salmon High School in 2002. At ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ she has studied art and pre-architecture with an emphasis in drawing and painting. After receiving her B.F.A. degree in December, Slavin plans to pursue a degree in architecture.

• Kaleena West, a Bachelor of Arts degree candidate, graduated from Mackay High School in Mackay in 2002. Her work focuses mainly on mixed-media pieces with an emphasis on graffiti-style text. West’s future plans include using her education to do volunteer work with organizations and schools.

The John B. Davis Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday. For more information on gallery activities, call Amy Jo Popa at 282-3341 or visit the gallery’s Web siteat .