CANTON, Mo. — 91ֱ��’s Mabee Art Gallery will present “The Eye and the Touch,”  a two-person exhibition featuring regional artists Jan Clough and Julie D. Nelson. The exhibition opens Thursday, Feb. 26 and will include a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. During the reception, the artists’ talk is set to start at 6 p.m., and refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be on view through Wednesday, April 1, and the opening reception and exhibition are open free to the public.

According to Jennifer Bock-Nelson, assistant professor of studio art and Mabee Gallery director at C-SC, “The Eye and the Touch” brings together two accomplished artists.

Jan Clough, a retired professor of art at Western Illinois University, taught drawing for more than three decades before retiring in August 2024. She earned her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her BFA from Drake University. Clough’s drawings have been featured in numerous regional and national exhibitions and are held in both public and private collections. Originally from Burlington (Iowa), she continues to work actively in a range of two-dimensional media.

Julie D. Nelson holds a BFA in printmaking and an MFA in watercolor and drawing from Northern Illinois University. Since retiring from her role as director and curator at the Quincy Art Center in 2014, Nelson has exhibited widely throughout the upper Midwest, including at the Figge Art Museum in the Quad Cities, Quincy Art Center, Keokuk Art Center, and 91ֱ��. Her background in museum leadership has shaped her passion for connecting audiences with meaningful artistic experiences

“Though working in different styles and approaches, both artists share a deep commitment to seeing, responding, and engaging directly with their subjects,” Bock-Nelson said.

The Mabee Art Gallery is located on the 91ֱ�� campus and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn more about majoring in art at 91ֱ�� at culver.edu/majors/art/.

Curated by C-SC faculty, the annual Senior Capstone Exhibition highlights each student’s individual creative direction and the culmination of their academic and artistic development.

“Our seniors have grown into confident, curious makers who are unafraid to explore new ideas. Uncharted Paths celebrates their creativity and their courage, with each piece offering a glimpse into where they’ve been and the exciting directions they’re ready to pursue,” said Jennifer Bock-Nelson, C-SC Assistant Professor of Studio Art.

The exhibition features work from the following seniors:

• Renee Allen, Davenport, Iowa — BA Art
• Damarai Allison, Hannibal, Missouri — BS Art Education
• Kelly Baccay, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines — BA Art
• Natori Flute, Chicago, Illinois — BFA Graphic Design
• Sara Gruenewald, Silex, Missouri — BFA Graphic Design
• Zoey Kiser, Macon, Missouri — BS Art Education / BFA Theatre
• Peyton Mast, Clayton, Illinois — BFA Graphic Design
• William Queen II, Kahoka, Missouri — BFA Graphic Design

The Mabee Art Gallery is open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

The show features branding and advertisement for different companies, acrylic paintings, portraits, posters, and catalogs.

91ֱ�� is honored to have the works of these students showcased in the Mabee Art Gallery. The Art and Design Senior Capstone Show is a culmination of the students’ education and creative work through their college careers.