Courtney Bacon-Finley takes part in Virtual Galleries Showcase

2013 Jun 10

As a final project this semester, Illinois College students participating in Professor Jeff Garland's contemporary art class were given the task to create online exhibitions of professional contemporary artists.

The overall theme and selection of artists and their works were determined by three teams, each comprised of four students. Each student worked directly with an artist of their choice to represent them, just like an agent would, to contract works for the virtual galleries. The students then took it upon themselves to justify to the class why their artist was chosen for the exhibition.

Courtney Bacon-Finley of Peoria is among the students included. Bacon-Finley is a graduate of Limestone Community High School.

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.