The University of Georgia's Lamar Dodd School of Art is proud to announce Surface Tension, the Spring 2025 BFA exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of 67 graduating BFA students. The exhibition will be presented in two parts at the Lamar Dodd Main Art Building:​

• First Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm; on view through April 11.​

• Second Opening Reception: Friday, April 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm; on view through April 25.​

Surface Tension is free to attend and features a diverse array of artworks, including ceramics, painting, metalwork, photography, new media installation, and more. The exhibition's title reflects the artists’ exploration of the delicate balance between external appearances and underlying complexities. Through their work, these emerging artists investigate the dynamic interplay between surface and depth, inviting viewers to consider the often tenuous boundary between what is seen and what is felt.​

This exhibition marks a significant milestone for these students, representing the culmination of their academic journey and the beginning of their professional artistic careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with innovative and thought-provoking pieces that challenge perceptions and celebrate the rich diversity of artistic expression fostered at the Lamar Dodd School of Art.​

Exit Show 1

  • Elisse Griffiths
  • Jonae Anderson
  • Beth Coleman
  • Evelyn DiCicco
  • Abigail Feagans
  • Cate Fortune
  • Mckayla Hedtke 
  • Sophie James
  • Riley Keuroglian 
  • Violet Lustiano
  • Katie Manis
  • Allison Matoney 
  • Matthew McCoy
  • Riley McLaughlin 
  • Aubrey Miller
  • Illyasah Munajj
  • Kristen Murphy 
  • Julietta Nogales 
  • Delaney Rayborn
  • Payton Roberts
  • Angela Smith 
  • Mattie Smith 
  • Emma Taylor 
  • Chloe Thames 
  • Andi Turner 
  • Belle Wilson
  • Chloe Yune
  • Venetia Zhu

Exit Show 2

  • Julia Aldridge 
  • Roxie Berta-Oldham
  • Beatriz Bigles
  • Jordan Blackwell 
  • Connie Boykin 
  • August Carder
  • Sara Carlisle 
  • Payton Crowe
  • Nicole Ganelin
  • Nicole Hamilton 
  • Tristan Jordan
  • Sarah Kessler 
  • Cameron Lauer 
  • Jade Lin
  • Winston Lovelace
  • Lily Lusk
  • Sarah Margate
  • Aiva Massey
  • Vivian Nguyen 
  • Madeline Painter 
  • Peter Phan
  • Ella Phillips 
  • Payton Presley 
  • Sophia Rhoads 
  • Chloe Thames
  • Olivia Trestrail
  • Peyton Ware
  • Skylar Wilson 
  • Maya Wynn 
  • Justin Zhou

For more information about the exhibition and the featured artists, please visit the Lamar Dodd School of Art's website at art.uga.edu.