CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Penn State Lehigh Valley will present the work of campus students who studied studio art during 2013 and 2014 in its Student Art Exhibition, which runs from July 7 to Aug. 15. The annual exhibition highlighting excellent student work takes on new meaning this year as the campus recognizes one of art education’s talented artists and ardent supporters Ronald K. De Long.

During the reception, to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 23, the public is invited to celebrate the students; the generosity of instructor, advocate, artist and now benefactor De Long; and the establishment of the Charles R. McAnall III Scholarship. The dedication ceremony and unveiling of the new gallery name begins at 6 p.m.

RSVP for the reception by July 15 by contacting Ann Lalik at annlalik@psu.edu or 610-285-5261.

The exhibition features pieces created in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Metalwork, Sculpture, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Film and TV Broadcasting courses under the instruction of Chris Bonner, Katina Bozikis, Greta Brubaker, Ron De Long, Liz Keptner, Christina Galbiati and Ann Lalik. 

The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Saturday. For more information, call 610-285-5000 or visit www.lv.psu.edu.