"DART '25 Senior Thesis Show" Celebrates Projects Completed by Seniors

A celebration of projects highlighting the diverse skills of graduating seniors in the University of Dubuque's Department Digital Art and Design is on display at the Bisignano Art Gallery in Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street.

The "DART '25 Senior Thesis Show" opened Wednesday, April 8, 2025. The exhibit is free and open to the public through Friday, August 1, 2025.

"I'm thrilled to be at a point where I can turn my daydreams into something everyone can enjoy," said Brett Shrake, a senior digital art and design major from Moline, Illinois.

Every year, the Bisignano Art Gallery exhibits graduating seniors' thesis projects and celebrates their achievements in illustration, animation, digital painting, and other digital art forms. Fourteen DART seniors dedicated themselves to their Senior Seminar class this semester and worked tirelessly to present the full scope and unique voice of their talent.

"My senior project demonstrates my growth while showcasing my unique illustration style and passion for art," said Keira Alliss, a senior digital art and design major from Waukee, Iowa.

Students selected independent and specific themes for their collections. Each collection is accompanied by a brief artist statement that conveys their vision, passion, and gratitude to those who have supported them.

"Seeing my art come to life and tell a story has always been a dream of mine. This senior project truly fulfilled that," said Brittany Edgmon, a senior digital art and design major from Dubuque, Iowa.

Classmate Charles Holifield, a senior digital art and design major from Evergreen Park, Illinois, brought together faith and fiction to share a story in his senior thesis.

"Blending faith and fiction, I found purpose in storytelling using modern parables to share timeless truths through creativity and meaning," Holifield said.

The poster artwork for the "DART '25 Senior Thesis Show" was design by Hannah Bauch, a senior digital art and design major from Mount Carroll, Illinois.

"In doing my senior thesis, I've been able to see my growth as an artist and designer. I'm able to blend my passion with the people I love the most," Bauch said.

Gallery hours are noon to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The art gallery is also open in conjunction with all major events in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.