The Shadow Garden abstract sculpture, confetti falling from the Art Building, UNT Art Annex sign and north side entrance door

Thank you for attending the inaugural CVAD Celebrates! 2022 Event!

Dean Karen Hutzel addresses the gathering of celebrants at CVAD Celebrates! 2022!

A Message from Dean Hutzel

We hope you enjoyed participating in the dedication of "Shadow Garden," the incredible sculpture by artist Matthew Ritchie, touring the new Art Annex, seeing artwork from our talented students on display in the M.F.A. Open Studios and throughout the Art Building, and mingling with students, faculty, staff, board members, alumni, family and friends of CVAD.

This event was made possible with support from the following sponsors.

Independent Financial
Cohn Drennan of the Mesquite Arts Council
Debbie and Charlie Stafford
Monica and Phil Samson
Anonymous
Anonymous
David Wilgus
Anita and Kevin Moran
Jim T. Wilson
Lena Morris of EIKON Consulting Group
Amy Kelly of the Old Jail Art Center
Katherine Wagner
Susan Gabbard
Richard Riccardi

Additionally, our wonderful photographers captured so many beautiful moments; please keep an eye on our CVAD Celebrates web page as we continue daily to upload more photos. If you took photos, videos or reels, please tag UNTCVAD on Facebook and Instagram. We would love to see them! On Instagram, please be sure to tag us with #CVADcelebrates.

Please take a few minutes to complete the short survey titled CVAD Celebrates Feedback to help us plan and prepare for next year’s event.

Thanks again; we always look forward to seeing you!

Karen written in cursive writing

Karen Hutzel, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Art Education
UNT College of Visual Arts and Design

Many rows of celebrants at CVAD Celebrates! 2022 in the Art Building Courtyard.
CVAD Celebrates! 2022: The Art Building Courtyard is filled with celebrants of art, design, and the work of creating the future!