Alexander A. Goldfarb Juried Student Exhibition
Joseloff Gallery
January 30 – February 22, 2025
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 173 artworks submitted, 62 were chosen for exhibition. This year’s juror was Chenoa Baker, an independent curator, writer, and cultural strategist based in Philadelphia. Baker noted three distinct motifs running through the students’ artwork—red lines, bones, and folkloric imagery—which signal to her themes of entanglement, existential angst, and deep introspection. In the diverse array of work are portals for reflection, coping, and understanding—a reminder of the critical role that art must play in building a better world in which we all thrive together.
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 Brianna Dunn for her multimedia piece, The Transfiguration, and Elsa Lamere for Entangled.
The exhibition and associated programming are made possible by the Alexander A. Goldfarb Endowment fund held by Hartford Art School Endowment, Inc.