2024 Alexander A. Goldfarb Juried Student Exhibition
Joseloff Gallery
January 25 – February 10, 2024
A longstanding tradition at the University of Hartford, this exhibition honors the late Alexander A. Goldfarb and his dedication to the arts by featuring artwork from some of the University’s most talented students. Of the 148 artworks submitted this year, seventy-two were chosen for exhibition. This year’s juror was Andre Rochester, Program Manager at The 224 EcoSpace and Art Curator at UConn Health Center. An artist and educator deeply connected to the art world in Greater Hartford, Rochester brought a great deal of enthusiasm—and joy—to learning about the University of Hartford’s student body through the diverse array of artwork submitted for the exhibition. Themes of identity, acceptance, and empowerment run through this year’s installation. Rochester notes a distinct vulnerability that underlies much of the work, allowing him to connect with the pieces on a personal level. Our hope is that everyone who views this exhibition experiences this connection and leaves the gallery feeling recognized.
Of the works chosen for exhibition, two receive Purchase Prizes and enter the Goldfarb Memorial Collection, owned by the Hartford Art School and proudly displayed in public spaces throughout the campus. This year’s winners are Kellen Grissom for his sculpture, One Hundred Thousand Pounds of Morning Dew, and Sandy Le for her painting, Crossroads of Identity.
The exhibition and associated programming are made possible by the Alexander A. Goldfarb Endowment fund held by Hartford Art School Endowment, Inc. Special thanks to Millie Hamlin (VCD ‘25) for their graphic design work in support of the exhibition.
The exhibition and associated programming are made possible by the Alexander A. Goldfarb Endowment fund held by the Hartford Art School Endowment, Inc.