Alumni made their presence known on Thursday, April 25, as they previewed ArtBash: The First Year Program exhibition at Gallery 2. as students finished installing their pieces alumni and guests toured the show and voted on their favorite works. The Chicago chapter then presented the top three vote-getters with special alumni prizes that included small monetary awards to encourage the students. Following the exhibition alumni met at Jaks Tap where they were able to discuss the students' work and catch up over pizza. Special thanks to Rebecca Borges (BFA '96) and Elaine Lyon (BFA '73) for organizing the evening.

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