There is a long table with snacks and refreshments, a soft light illuminating the artwork of six Lakeland seniors—crafted over their years as Lakeland students—and a large gathering of Lakeland students and community members who have gathered to hear these six Lakeland students discuss and display their work.

This is just a taste of the scene that took place Jan. 25 in the Bradley Center for the Lakeland Senior Art Exhibit.

The six students participating in this year’s art exhibit, a requirement for all Lakeland art majors, included Justin Reminger, a graphics design major with a minor in communications; Lori Thenen, an art major with an emphasis in graphic design and studio; Christine Deitte, an art major with an emphasis in graphic design and a minor in communications; Tory Hayner, also an art major with an emphasis in graphic design; Craig Dekarske an art major with a studio emphasis; and Cody Schell, an art major with a graphic design emphasis.

The six students took turns talking about their work, their experience at Lakeland, and the things that inspired their work.

A group of Lakeland students and community members moved from display to display offering questions and comments on the artists’ work.

Reminger, when discussing what most inspired his work stated, “All my fellow students who are great artists really push me to up my ante, and to be able to display my work in the same exhibit as them is really an honor.”

The other artists in the group mentioned people like friends and great teachers who helped and inspired them to create the pieces they created.

The work of these students will stay on display in the Bradley building until Feb. 24.

So for students or community members who missed the event, or who simply want to give the pieces another look, they can visit the Bradley anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to see the artwork on display.