Art and Design Department to Host Senior Art Exhibition Creative Medley

JACKSON, Miss. (Jackson, Miss.) - Belhaven University’s Department of Art and Design will present “Creative Medley,” the 2026 Senior Art Exhibition featuring the work of graduating seniors Amari Strong, Edward Sias, and Imari Funchess.

The exhibition will run Feb. 14 through March 7 in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m., and a gallery talk with the student artists is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.

“Creative Medley” highlights a diverse range of creative expression, showcasing the individual artistic voices and culminating projects of Strong, Sias, and Funchess. The annual senior exhibition serves as a capstone experience for Belhaven Art and Design majors, offering the campus and community an opportunity to engage with emerging artists and their original work.

The exhibition reflects the students’ development in concept, craftsmanship, and professional presentation as they prepare to launch their careers in the arts.

This is just one of the many exciting events from Belhaven’s School of Arts. Check out Arts Ablaze for plays, dance and music concerts, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and more happening this year.