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The University Of Dayton's Campus Is Your Canvas

Campus Canvas: An art gallery established by students, for students.

Sylvia Stahl

Feb 15, 2018

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If you were to walk into the house of 514 Lowes at the University of Dayton on any 3rd Friday of every month, you would be welcomed by both students and faculty. Gathered around the large, curated walls, with the sound of live music booming throughout the home, this house - dubbed 'Campus Canvas,' showcases the artistic and musical talent of the University of Dayton's student body.

Campus Canvas is a special interest, student-run gallery tucked into the student neighborhood on the University of Dayton's campus. Established earlier this year, this gallery aims to showcase music, poetry and art from students of all different majors and backgrounds.

@UDCampusCanvas

This gallery, which is home to not only art and music, but also 4 students, brings the serious and often elite feelings harbored towards galleries down a notch. By inviting fellow students, friends and faculty into their home, these students push for art and music to be experienced by a different community.

These 4 students, who call this gallery their home, aim to not only showcase art and music, but also bring the student body together for charity. In the name of special interest, Campus Canvas also utilizes their gallery and platform to raise money and awareness for the local charity, We Care Arts.

A non-profit organization, We Care Arts is a center located in Kettering, Ohio, that serves as an inspirational place for developmentally disabled adults and youth. This center provides a variety of art classes that promote acceptance, creativity and individuality. By selling artwork and various prints, Campus Canvas invites all visiting and performing students to donate to this sponsored charity - furthering the need for art and acceptance throughout the community.

Having already showcased a handful of student artists, Campus Canvas has become an established home in order to spread the love of art and music, as well as giving back. To find out more information on their artistic mission, check out their social media pages:

Facebook: UD Campus Canvas

Instagram: @UDCampusCanvas

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