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Art Exhibits

 

Each year the Office of International Affairs displays six to eight art exhibits with international themes in the galleries of the International Cultural Center. Although many of our exhibits are “one time only”, the following exhibits are displayed every year. All exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public. For dates and other details, please visit the Office of International Affairs Events Calendar or contact Mattie Moriearty at mattispa@ttu.edu.


Adventures in Study Abroad – The Adventures in Study Abroad exhibit is a juried photography contest that displays the best images taken by students on a Texas Tech-approved study abroad program. The deadline to submit photos will be the end of August, and the exhibit is displayed during the months of September and October.


snowy mountain with person on the peaks

Photo by Erin DiGiacamo

My Hometown – The My Hometown exhibit is a juried photography contest open to international students studying at Texas Tech University. This exhibit provides the opportunity for our students from around the world to share images of their home countries. It is shown with the Adventures in Study Abroad exhibit each year. The deadline to submit photos will be the end of August, and the exhibit is displayed during the months of September and October.



street market in India Photo by Santosh Kanumuri

Día de los Muertos Procesión – Since 1999, the Office of International Affairs has celebrated Día de los Muertos Procesión (Day of the Dead). The celebration includes art exhibits in collaboration with Hutchinson Middle School, special programs, and an event that is free to the public.  This event occurs at the end of October or beginning of November.



dia de los muertos graphic

High and Dry – High and Dry: People and Places of the World’s Dry Lands is an annual juried photo contest of people, animals or landscapes taken in arid or semi-arid regions. The deadline to submit photos is typically the middle of October. The exhibit is displayed during the months of December and January with a reception in early December.



Photo by Rita Johnstonfootprints in sand