PennWest University in Edinboro recognized Reagan Hutton of Port Allegany as one of 15 finalists in Celebrate the Artist: The 17th Annual Michael V. Gmitter Memorial Scholarship Exhibition. Hutton is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts-Studio Arts in jewelry and metals.
The exhibition opening reception will be held in Bruce Gallery on the PennWest Edinboro campus on Wednesday, March 25 from 5-7 p.m., with awards announced at 6 p.m. During the reception, more than $4,000 in scholarships will be awarded to student artists.
Celebrate the Artist honors Michael V. Gmitter, an art student studying metals and jewelry at Edinboro University who died in 2006. His parents established an endowment to support an annual memorial exhibition, competition and scholarship in his name…