One of the best ways to celebrate up-and-coming local artists in Lawton is by attending Cameron University's annual Senior Art Exhibition. This year's exhibition is set for Saturday, April 4 at the Leslie Powell Foundation Gallery.

The Senior Art Exhibition features artists that are graduating from Cameron University's Art Department. The exhibition not only allows the artists to showcase their works, but also gain experience by working with a professional gallery, curating an exhibition, and selling their works.

The Senior Art Exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, April 4.

The Senior Art Exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, April 4 at the Leslie Powell Foundation Gallery. The reception will feature light refreshments and the opportunity to meet with the artists and discuss their works.

The reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the Leslie Powell Foundation Gallery, and is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on display at the gallery in downtown Lawton through May 1.

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This year's Senior Art Exhibition will feature six artists.

This year's Senior Art Exhibition will showcase six artists who specialize in different mediums. The exhibition will feature oil painting, printmaking, graphic design, mixed media, and more.

Below are the artists that will be on display. More details about the exhibition and the artists are available on the exhibition's Facebook event page.

  • Mathew Gonzalez
  • Melissa Heilig
  • Heather Frampton
  • Jason Mitchell
  • Susan Morren
  • Michelle Griffin Bishop

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