Bristol Art Museum to Host Collective Consciousness, Annual RWU Visual Art Students’ Exhibit

The Bristol Art Museum, in partnership with the Visual Arts Department at Roger Williams University, presents Collective Consciousness, a Visual Arts Exhibition by Class of 2025 visual arts students. On view from April 14 through May 2, this dynamic exhibition showcases the capstone projects of graduating seniors in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, fibers, and mixed media.
A free opening reception will be held on Thurs., Apr. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Museum, offering an opportunity to meet the student-artists and experience their culminating works.​

“The title Collective Consciousness speaks to the strength of these students’ voices when considered in unison,” said Michael Rich, Professor of Visual Arts at Roger Williams University. “While each student’s work is deeply individual, there is a powerful cohesion in how they address the challenges and complexities of the world around them and the time in which they live.”
Collective Consciousness highlights the accomplishments of a diverse and thoughtful group of student-artists. The exhibition explores themes of identity, personal history, and the social and political issues that influence the artists' lives and practices. Each work is a deeply personal reflection, and the pieces express a shared awareness, perspective, and vision among this new generation of creatives.
“The Bristol Art Museum is proud to again host the senior exhibition from Roger Williams University’s talented visual arts students,” said Mary Dondero, Bristol Art Museum board member and exhibit coordinator. “Collective Consciousness not only celebrates the technical skill and conceptual development of each artist, but also captures the energy, urgency, and introspection that define this moment in their creative lives. The Museum is pleased to partner with the university to witness the emerging voices shaping the future of contemporary art.”
Participating Roger Williams University student-artists include: Violet Aitken, Mia Bouchier, Soraya Bussatti-Espanol, Christian Calabro, Angel Deschamps, Libni Fajardo, Eitan Hirshfield, Kelly Hochenberger, Reilly Hummell, Jill Lemieux, Ariana Medina, Carolyn Narahara, Lucy Tecca, Caroline Toli, and Chloe Tozier
The exhibit is free for RWU students and Museum members; $5 for general admission. For more information, please visit www.bristolartmuseum.org.