All NewsSnapshotsExhibit Celebrates Underrepresented Student Artists Olivia DrakeMarch 11, 20135minBe The Art, an annual student-curated art exhibition committed to celebrating and raising awareness of underrepresented artists of color at Wesleyan, opened on Feb. 21 in Zilkha Gallery South. Kamar Thomas ’12 guest lectured about his pursuit of painting through his time at Wesleyan and afterwards. Sydney Lowe ’13 and Yatta Zoker ’14 curated the Be The Art exhibition. Greg Shaheen ’13 looks at photographs taken by Sydney Lowe ’13. Miriam Kwietniewska ’13 examines artwork on display. Gallery goers admire a painting. Dozens of students, including Matthew Alvarez ’14, attended the Be The Art opening. Students watch a video piece in the back room of the Be The Art exhibition. (Photos by Hannah Norman ’16) Art and Art History DepartmentCFAstudent achievementsstudents Related Articles All NewsCommunity Impact October 2, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Democracy in Action: Meet Joshua Cardenas ’19 All NewsArts & Humanities October 2, 2024 Andrew Chatfield Javanese Gamelan Ensemble to premiere works by I.M. Harjito All NewsArts & Humanities October 1, 2024 Mike Mavredakis New Motion Capture Studio Opens at Digital Design Commons