Alumni Visual Arts Exhibition Returns to the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center

2/25/2025

On Thursday, February 20, Loyola Academy alumni artists and members of our community gathered for an exciting opening of the second annual Alumni Visual Arts Exhibition, which will run through Thursday, March 20, in the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center. This exhibition celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of thirteen alumni artists who submitted their work during an open call period at the beginning of 2025.

From printmaking and cartooning to garments, the exhibition features many different approaches to art-making with works from the following alumni artists: Colleen Aufderheide LdM '85, Andre Avanessian '04, Elizabeth Balentine '19, Charlie Cronin ’17, Mary Kate Fahrenbach-Venturini '05, Alex Gambacorta '14, Julia Hagen '14, Stavros "Steve" Korovilas '92, Braimah Lawal '14, Néstor Perea '74, Lizzie Ramirez '18, Maria Varela '16, and Mhairi Wardrop '21.

"After being exposed to art as high school students, these alums have continued to create. We are excited to show you what they have been up to since graduation," said Fine Arts Department Chair Pat Patterson, who also curated the show. "As an art teacher, it is fun to see the evolution of our students over time. When our current art students view this exhibition, my hope is that they will realize that they are a part of a long line of creators.”

Alumni art is prominent on Loyola's campus. A large format painting by Henry "Chip" Feeley '59 titled the Sea and a painting by Meghan Borah '08 have hung proudly in the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center prior to the exhibition. The Alumni Visual Arts Exhibition is a welcome addition to the celebration of artistic talent throughout our alumni network.

A special thanks to Fine Arts Department Chair Pat Patterson, Director of Alumni Relations Ashley Sanks '10, and Theater Operations Manager Matt Leske '05 for putting together such a wonderful show.

Stop by Lake and Laramie and see these beautiful pieces for yourself! Please follow our parent/visitor policy when entering the building.

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