{"id":7144,"date":"2021-06-11T11:36:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T11:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/art\/?p=7144"},"modified":"2024-11-12T22:04:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T22:04:52","slug":"student-spotlight-danielle-nielson-and-ava-westervelt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/art\/2021\/06\/student-spotlight-danielle-nielson-and-ava-westervelt\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Spotlight – Danielle Nielson and Ava Westervelt"},"content":{"rendered":"

WCSU seniors selected for Unity Exhibition<\/h3>\n
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Danielle Nielson and Ava Westervelt, both seniors in the WCSU Art Program, have been honored with selection for an exciting online art exhibition hosted by The Danbury Multimedia Arts Gallery. This event is organized by The Danbury Cultural Commission, a body dedicated to promoting the arts and cultural initiatives in the region.<\/p>\n

The Danbury Multimedia Arts Gallery serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing the remarkable talents of artists from the Greater Danbury area. This particular exhibition, themed \"Unity,\" resonates deeply with the societal challenges we face today. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining connections and fostering community spirit, even as we navigate physical distancing measures.<\/p>\n

The exhibition invites viewers to explore the diverse expressions of unity through the creative works of the participating artists. For those interested in learning more about the exhibition and experiencing the artwork, additional details can be found by visiting The Danbury Multimedia Arts Gallery.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Danielle Nielson - \u201cStomach Knots\u201d<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Danielle Nielsen<\/strong>\u00a0- Danielle graduates in December 2021 from Western Connecticut State University with a B.A. in Illustration and a minor in Creative Writing. Danielle has been creating art and writing professionally since 2012, working with companies like Tumblr and Amazon. Danielle has been published in Danbury\u2019s Poor Yorick Journal, WCSU Honors Perspective Magazine, as well as teaching creative classes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ava Westervelt - \u201cTwo of Cups\u201d<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Ava Westervelt<\/strong> - is a 23 and a senior at Western Connecticut State University's B.A. Program concentrating in Studio Arts- Painting. She will also graduate in December 2021.\u00a0She works as a student archivist and lives in New Milford, CT with her partner and three cats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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