Pictured Above: Randi Inez Eggum, “Badlands,” gouache on canvas, 2024
Beginning Friday, April 25, the Augustana University Art Department will celebrate the hard work of its graduating seniors with its annual Senior Show “Echoes of Experience” that will showcase their capstone projects.
"I found a passion through ceramics in high school and wanted to continue to explore its capabilities. I make art because it gives me a sense of peace. Being within a community of artists who have a similar drive to me pushes me to be a better artist," said Mattie Tschetter '25.
This year, the Augustana Senior Show will be displayed across two different venues: the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University and Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.
“The artistic and academic paths of these 16 seniors have been as diverse as their personalities. Within this group, you will find athletes, musicians, scientists and social scientists; you will find students who traveled halfway around the world to arrive at Augustana, and others who stayed close to home in order to travel far; you will find students who tackled multiple majors in this liberal-arts setting, and others who embraced the 78 credit BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) degree,” noted Professor of Art and Director of the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Dr. Lindsay Twa. “Among other goals, they have aspirations of becoming professional artists, teachers, designers, arts advocates and museum professionals. Regardless of their vocations, we feel that the future of the visual arts is in good hands.”
"My involvement in the Augustana Art Department has instilled in me a profound sense of belonging unlike anything I've experienced outside of my immediate family. This program has connected me with incredibly supportive peers, staff and faculty — making me feel like an integral part of a close-knit community rather than simply a student," said Quinn Ward '25.
The Augustana Art Department is proud to present the following graduating artists:
- Jackie Allard, Bachelor of Arts in art and media studies, Sioux Falls
Rylee Amato, Augie Access Program with an art emphasis, Sioux Falls
Maizie Dickson, Bachelor of Arts in art and all-grades education, Sioux Falls
Randi Inez Eggum, Bachelor of Fine Arts (drawing), Rapid City, South Dakota
Brock Fox, Bachelor of Fine Arts (sculpture and ceramics), Treynor, Iowa
Dmitrii Gilmiiarov, Bachelor of Arts in art and computer information systems, Moscow, Russia
Kenneth Lenger III, Bachelor of Fine Arts (graphic design and photography), Liberty, Missouri
Samuel Pham, Bachelor of Fine Arts (graphic design), Sioux Falls
Maggie Satter, Bachelor of Fine Arts (graphic design), Sioux Falls
Amanda Schlampp, Bachelor of Arts in art and history, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Shelby Scott, Bachelor of Arts in art, Winner, South Dakota
Mattison Tschetter, Bachelor of Fine Arts (ceramics), Rapid City, South Dakota
Serena Voegeli, Bachelor of Arts in art, McCook Lake, South Dakota
Quinn Ward, Bachelor of Fine Arts (painting and drawing), Lead, South Dakota
Nora Weaver, Bachelor of Arts in art, Gretna, Nebraska
Caitlin Wentzel, Bachelor Arts in art and all-grades education, Sioux Falls
📆 Augustana Senior Showcase Schedule
Eide/Dalrymple Gallery | Augustana University | April 25 - May 24
Gallery Reception on Friday, April 25, from 7-9 p.m. with awards & artist talks at 7:30 p.m.
Visual Arts Center | Washington Pavilion | April 25 - May 22
Gallery reception on Friday, May 2, from 5-8 p.m. with artist talks at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the Augustana Art Department and its programs, 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 after 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.