The 2023 Senior Art & Design Exhibition award were presented by Dan McDonald chair of the Ashland University Art and Design department, on Tuesday April 4 at the Coburn Art Gallery opening reception.
Mariel Leatherman was selected as the recipient for the 2023 Senior Exhibition Award. The award was established in 2001 and is given annually to the graduating senior(s) whose accomplishments in art and design are judged by the faculty of the Department of Art and Design to be the most worthy of recognition for the presentation of their senior exhibition.
Leatherman, from Westfield Center, Ohio, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Art Education and a sculpture concentration. Leatherman is the oldest daughter of John and Theresa Leatherman. She is a graduate of Cloverleaf High School. Leatherman has exhibited at the Juried Student Art Exhibition and was awarded the “Dean’s Award” and “Juror Special Mention”. Leatherman has also exhibited multiple artworks at the Annual May Show of the Mansfield Art Center. During her time at Ashland Leatherman has had the opportunity to intern with the Coburn Art Gallery, the Well, the Massillon Art Museum, and Five Stones Community Church. Upon Graduation, Leatherman plans to secure a teaching job in the North East Ohio area.
The Senior Art & Design Exhibition runs from April 4-May 6, 2023.
