Aubree Ross, "Corn Vases", glazed ceramic, 2009

"Portfolios: The Work of the Department of Visual Arts Graduating Seniors," an exhibit showcasing selected works of fine art and design by Coastal Carolina University graduating senior art majors, will be held Dec. 3 to 12 at the Rebecca Randall Bryan Gallery on campus. A public reception for the exhibit is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

Coastal Carolina University's Department of Visual Arts offers a bachelor's degree in studio art, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and art education. The department also offers a Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a specialization in art. More than 175 students are enrolled as art majors. The department has 11 full-time faculty and eight part-time faculty.

Participating artists include: Shannon Boyd of Bel Air, Md.; Stephanie Drum of Charlestown; Lindsey Krager of Myrtle Beach; Kent Moore of Garden City; Jessie O'Reilly of Toms River, N.J.; Aubree Ross of Darlington; Janell Shields of Myrtle Beach; Brian Tilton of Myrtle Beach; Katie Voress of Ijamsville, Md.; Brandon Wright of Little River; and Joseph Ziolkowski of Myrtle Beach.

The Rebecca Randall Bryan Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12.