“The Augustana Student Invitational” is on view at the Augustana University Eide/Dalrymple Gallery through Friday, Sept. 5. A closing gallery reception will take place on Sept. 5, from 7-9 p.m.
To complete a degree as an art major at Augustana University, students must showcase their portfolios before the entire art faculty and their classmates in an open critique. This exhibition features pieces chosen by the faculty from Spring 2025 reviews — representing a diverse array of projects developed in Augustana’s art courses.
The art curriculum at AU emphasizes fundamental principles of art and design, sharpens technical proficiency and encourages each student to discover their own creative voice.
The Augustana Art Department is proud to present the work of the following students:
- Sahesh (Susu) Azez ‘26
- Bailey Berghult ‘26
- Nick Doby ‘26
- Kameron Eckstine ‘27
- Willow Fluent ‘26
- Ava Hillberg ‘27
- Calleigh Jorgensen ‘27
- Taytum Kilmer ‘26
Kailah Miller ‘27- Gabriela Morales ‘27
- Jake Pecina ‘26
- Em Powers ‘26
- Genevieve Rolfs ’26
- Sydney Sherwood ‘27
- Melody Stettnichs ‘27
- Erin Zimmer ‘28
For more information on the Augustana Art Department, visit augie.edu/ArtDepartment.
About the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
As a part of Augustana University, the mission of the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery is to contribute to the educational and cultural vitality of the university, surrounding community and state of South Dakota. The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery inspires the artists of today and tomorrow, and serves as a resource for teaching and promoting life-long learning through its permanent collection and temporary exhibition program with accompanying artist visits, gallery talks and educational materials.
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery is named in honor of the late Palmer Eide and Ogden Dalrymple, pioneering Augustana professors emeriti of art. Many of their collaborative works are spread throughout the campus.
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery is located at 30th Street and Grange Avenue, in the Center for Visual Arts at Augustana. The gallery is open to the public and free of charge. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays, from 1-4 p.m.