TWU Visual Arts

Our Spring 2026 BFAX (Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition)is open now and runs until May 8, 2026 in the TWU East & West Galleries. Come check out the work created by our graduating BFA students in Graphic Design & Studio Art. A reception will be held Thursday, April 30 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the TWU Fine Arts Building. Light refreshments will be provided. And all are welcome! The Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition Flyer and Student Spotlights were designed by Anel Alvarado. Created through a collaboration between Associate Professor, Julie Libersat’s Ad & Social Media course and Visual Arts Marketing Coordinator, Kristina Smith. @anaeldrawer #TXWomans #TWUEvents #TWUVisualArts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUGalleries

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ LISBETH VILLALPANDO BFA in Visual Art | Studio Art LISBETH VILLALPANDO is a queer woman of color and interdisciplinary artist based in Denton, Texas. She was born to two Mexican immigrant parents in Chicago, Illinois. In 2023, she received her Associate of Arts Degree at Tarrant County College (TCC) in Fort Worth, Texas. Currently, Lisbeth is in her fourth year at Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of in Fine Arts degree, with a focus in Studio Art: Photography. Villalpando’s work explores safety, connection, and collective healing. Working across photography, installation, textiles, and text based work, she explores belonging and the search for safety. Her work has been featured in several exhibitions, including two artworks in the, “2026 John Weinkein Juried Student Exhibition,” where she received a second place award in the undergraduate category. She is also a former editor of Tarrant County College’s award-winning literary magazine, “Roots and Reflections.” She invites viewers to participate in her BFA exhibition piece titled, “Our Safety Web,” an interactive installation that asks participants to reflect on what they need in order to feel safe –and also reflect on what they can offer others in order for them to feel safe. Through writing and contributions from participants, the work grows into a collective network of care - where safety and support form our web. LISBETH VILLALPANDO @oursafetyweb SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #twubfaxsp26 #twubfasp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

TODAY! F MAY 1, 2026 ILLUMINATE ✨ Celebrate the Arts: Spark Connection! 🗓 Friday, May 1st, 2026 ⏰ 3:00–5:00 p.m. 📍 Fine Arts Building *Free Culture Card Event ▫️ Stamps for Visual Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance The School of the Arts & Design presents: ILLUMINATE. Celebrate the Arts: Spark Connection. Events taking place April 16–May 1, 2026, with a closing event taking place in the Fine Arts Building (FAB) - Friday, May 1st, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. Scan QR code for more information! MAY 1st EVENTS IN FAB: VISUAL ARTS | 3:00–5:00 p.m. ▫️ BFA Exhibition in the FAB, TWU East | West Galleries. DANCE | 3:30–3:40 p.m. & 4:20–4:30 p.m ▫️ Student performance on FAB stairs and foyer. THEATRE | 3:40–3:50 p.m. & 4:40–4:50 p.m. ▫️ Musical theatre number in the FAB Foyer. MUSIC | 3:50–4:20 p.m. ▫️ Background music in FAB foyer. FASHION | 5:00–8:00 p.m. ▫️ Retail Market and Senior Fashion Showcase in Blagg-Huey Library. See you there! #TWU #TWUevents #TXwomans #TexasWomansUniversity #twuschooloftheartsanddesign #SOADilluminate #twuvisualarts

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ CYNTHIA SIMON BFA in Visual Art | Studio Art CYNTHIA SIMON was born in Dallas, and is an emerging artist based in Denton, TX. She is primarily focused on painting and drawing, exploring the emotion and atmosphere of her subjects. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, with a concentration in Painting & Drawing, and will graduate in May of 2026. Simon’s most recent body of work explores ideas of mood and storytelling, through acrylic paint on canvas. Her paintings capture subtle shifts in emotion and atmosphere, inviting viewers to engage with both narrative and feeling. When she is not in the studio, Simon continues to paint at home, continuously experimenting with new techniques and ideas. CYNTHIA SIMON @cssart4 SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ ILLUMINATE RECEPTION: F May 1 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #twubfaxsp26 #twubfasp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ JESSE ALEJANDRA SANTILLAN BFA in Visual Art | Studio Art JESSE ALEJANDRA SANTILLAN is a commercial photographer based in Dallas, Texas. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Studio Art, focusing on Photography at Texas Woman’s University, graduating May 2026. Influenced by her Hispanic background, her work explores identity and portraiture, highlighting cultural richness, while preserving meaningful memories. She enjoys experimenting with alternative photographic processes such as cyanotype, and continually pushes herself to expand her creative practice. JESSE ALEJANDRA SANTILLAN @jsphotographyyy._ SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ RECEPTION: TH April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #twubfaxsp26 #twubfasp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ ALEX RYAN SALVADOR BFA in Visual Art | Graphic Design ALEX RYAN SALVADOR is a young graphic designer from McKinney TX, who is seeking to use his techniques acquired over the many semesters of university classes, and apply them in professional and creative business. He is hard working, kind, and has earned many Deans List Awards from early Spring 2020 to Fall 2025. He will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, focusing in Graphic Design from Texas Woman's University in May 2026. He has completed an internship for the online organization, “Tomorrow's Leaders Today.” Of the various projects and creations he has made over the years, most are design or detailed using digital techniques in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. In the end, with all the experience he has received here on campus and in the TWU Visual Arts department, he is ready to bring his talents into the world to make it a more beautiful, creative place. ALEX RYAN SALVADOR @pseudo50000 SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ RECEPTION: TH April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #twubfaxsp26 #twubfasp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

April 28, 2026 — My first solo exhibition reception. Just before the reception, the weather suddenly turned severe with tornado and hail warnings. I thought many people might not be able to come, but far more people showed up than I expected, and I was deeply moved. It was a moment that once again proved the title of my exhibition, “Loved into Being.” Even in the absence I’ve been feeling—missing my parents and my sister’s family—my heart was filled so abundantly by the people who came and stood with me. I am deeply grateful. Thank you also to those who couldn’t make it because of the weather but still sent their congratulations, and to the students who came to see the show today. My deepest thanks to the TWU Visual Arts community for this opportunity. @twuvisualarts - 4월 28일 나의 첫 개인전 리셉션. 리셉션 시작 직전 갑자기 안 좋아진 날씨, 토네이도에 우박 경고까지 떠서 아 많이들 못오겠구나 라고 생각했다. 그런데 생각보다도 훨씬 많은 분들이 와주고 축하해주어 너무 너무 감동이었다. 나의 전시회 타이틀인 “사랑으로 피어난 존재” (Loved into Being) 가 다시 한 번 증명되었던 순간이었다. 나의 엄마아빠와 언니네 가족들에 대한 그리움으로 마음 안의 허전한 한 구석을 너무나 넘치게 채워준 이 모든 귀한 사람들로 인해 깊이 감사하고 감사하다. #rebeccajinyoungpark #firstsoloexhibition #twuvisualarts #레베카진영 #첫개인전리셉션

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ ADAMARY RIOS-LUNA BFA in Visual Art | Graphic Design ADAMARY RIOS-LUNA a graphic designer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex, with a focus on storytelling through design and user experience. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a focus in Graphic Design (Communication Track), and a minor in Marketing from Texas Woman’s University in the Spring of 2026. Her design journey expanded internationally in the Summer of 2025, through a social media marketing internship in Valencia, Spain. Interning with the woman-owned jewelry brand, “Susi Cala,” she further expanded her skills in digital media, photography, and digital content creation for an international audience. Highlighting dedication and professionalism to her craft, she intends to transition her expertise into product design with international relationships. Rios-Luna has expertise in publication design, brand identity, and user-centered design to uplift product design aspirations. She demonstrates a passion for developing products and experiences that are visually compelling, functional, and intentional. SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ RECEPTION: TH April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ EMILY PRY BFA in Visual Art | Graphic Design EMILY PRY is graduating with a BFA degree from TWU in Spring 2026, currently pursuing a Graphic Design focus, with a concentration in Illustration. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, she is proud to be the family art major. Her main focus deals with character design and concept art, using Procreate on her iPad, and drawing whatever interests her. Pry is inspired by video games like, “Persona 5,” “Honkai:Star Rail,” and “Pokemon,” as well as anime. She has loved character design since she was a kid, and hopes to make stuff that can make people smile. EMILY PRY @raptorspadille SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ RECEPTION: TH April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ MOLLY PATRICK BFA in Visual Art | Studio Art MOLLY PATRICK is a wildlife and landscape photographer from Flower Mound, Texas. She will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Studio Art, Photography, from Texas Woman's University in May 2026. Her work borders the line between documentation and fine art, often featuring close-up, human-like portraits of wildlife that explore the relationships between nature and humans. Patrick uses photography to document the evolution of these relationships, emphasizing the species most affected. Her dramatic, detailed images have been featured in multiple shows, including the, “2024 John Weinkein Juried Student Exhibition,” the “2025 SPE South Central Students Exhibition”, and the “2026 TEDxTWU Student Exhibition.” When Patrick is not outside taking photographs, you can find her hanging out with her four dogs, selling her work at markets, and watching or reading mystery/thrillers. MOLLY PATRICK @mollys_photography20 SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ RECEPTION: TH April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

BFAX | Spring 2026 ✨ Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition TWU East | West Galleries 04.27–05.08.26 Reception: TH 04.30 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. THURSDAY! Join us in the TWU East | West Galleries, located on the first floor of the TWU Fine Arts Building, for an artist reception celebrating our Spring 2026 BFA Students! A reception will be held Thursday, April 30 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. And all are welcome! The Spring 2026 BFAX | Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, runs April 27 – May 8, 2026 in the TWU East | West Galleries. Come check out work in the galleries, created by our graduating BFA students in Graphic Design & Studio Art. See you there! SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ RECEPTION: TH April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 🖥 @anaeldrawer GALLERY HOURS: ▫️ MON-THURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ▫️ FRIDAY: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ▫️ WKNDS: Closed #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026

BFA Student Spotlight ✨ ABIGAIL LORENZ BFA in Visual Art | Studio Art ABIGAIL LORENZ is a mixed-media artist, based in Dallas, TX, currently studying Studio Art at TWU, and will graduate with a BFA in May of 2026. She has an extensive background in many different mediums, with ceramics being one of her life-long favorites. She is a very detail oriented person, who loves the process of learning new skills in her work. Her work is very colorful and often makes the viewer question its materials, with recent mixed-media works exploring ideas of joy through the repurposing of unwanted items and transforming them into art pieces. Through Lorenz work, she is able to express her emotions and deal with the stresses of everyday life. ABIGAIL LORENZ @art.by.acl SPRING 2026 BFA EXHIBITION 🗓 April 27 – May 8, 2026 ⏰ RECEPTION: TH April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 📍 TWU Fine Arts Building, TWU East | West Galleries 📸 Headshot by @rebeccajinyoungpark 🖥 Design by @anaeldrawer #TWU #twuvisualarts #TWUBFA #TWUBFA2026 #TWUBFAX2026 #TWUBFASpring2026 #TWUBFASpring26 #TWUBFASp26 #TWUBFAX #texaswomansuniversity #txwomans #twuevents #PioneerProud #TWUPioneer #TWUgalleries #TWUschooloftheartsanddesign #twucollegeofartsandsciences #ClassOf2026