The Graduate Thesis Exhibition presents the multidisciplinary works of six emerging visual artists from Herron School of Art and Design’s Master of Fine Arts 2020 graduating class, representing the culmination of their two-year academic experience.

Participating artists are Kennedy Conner, Frank Mullen, Adam Rathbun, Hailey Shick, Sarah Strong and Denise Rolland Troyer.

The exhibition will remain on view for in-person visits in the Berkshire, Reese and Paul Galleries until Nov. 20 and available online as a virtual 360-degree tour through Jan. 16. The Herron Galleries will be closed to the public during IUPUI’s online instruction period from Nov. 21 to Feb. 8.

A virtual reception with the exhibiting artists will take place on Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12. To participate, register in advance online or watch the livestream at facebook.com/HerronGalleries.

Herron’s exhibitions in Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St., are free of charge and open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with the exception of the online instruction period.

Gallery operations are subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit HerronGalleries.org or call 317-278-9410 for more up-to-date information on health and safety protocols, exhibitions, virtual tours, gallery hours, and parking.

Image: Denise Rolland Troyer, “Hammer Time,” 2019. Stoneware and rusted hammer, 3 inches by 3.5 inches by 12 inches. Courtesy of the artist.