Student artwork showcased in Albrecht-Kemper Museum’s national exhibit

"Rhythm in Blue," created by Alice Moring, is among the art appearing in the National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art through June 14. (Submitted photo)

The creations of eight Northwest Missouri State University students are among the artwork appearing this spring in the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art's National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition.

The exhibit, which opened April 17 and continues through Sunday, June 14, features 44 artists and 66 total works after students representing 23 schools across eight states submitted entries. Students enrolled in undergraduate programs throughout the United States during the 2025-2026 academic year were invited to submit artwork through a competitive national call.

Juried by professionals in the art field, the exhibition highlights a diverse range of media, concepts and creative approaches, offering a compelling look at the perspectives and innovations of emerging artists.

By bringing together student artists from across the nation, the National Juried Undergraduate Exhibition offers audiences a chance to experience fresh ideas, evolving practices and the future of the visual arts.

Bug Kennedy, who graduated from Northwest this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design, has one piece featured in the exhibit. Her work, "Life Drawing: The Muscular System," is a digital comic.

"My piece is a look into an absurd reality, where humans wear their skin as their clothes," Kennedy said. "It is inspired by the idea of customizing your person and turning your body into a form of self-expression. In this world, where nudity is normal, a life drawing class would focus on the muscular system instead of the nude human body. It shows how society is always looking deeper into what makes someone human, and what is nature versus man-made."

The exhibit also features artwork by Northwest art students Sara Dillon, Elan Le, Anonda Martinez, Alice Moring, MaryJane Pitthan, Brooke Reyes and Sammy Ward.

About the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art aims to enrich its community through a collection and exhibition of visual arts by providing education, creating unique experiences and nurturing regional artists. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for students. Museum members and children under age 6 are free.

A work of art itself, the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art houses one of the finest collections of American art from the Colonial period to the present. The former William Albrecht home provides a backdrop for works by artists, including Mary Cassatt, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood and Jaune Quick-To-See Smith. A variety of special programs complement the museum's collection, including temporary exhibitions, art classes, gallery talks and special events. For more information, visit albrecht-kemper.org or call 816.233.7003.