By Amanda Fennell, Editor-in-Chief
As the typographic designer and sculptor Eric Gill once said, “The artist is not a different kind of person, but every person is a different kind of artist.” Held in the Green Room on April 16 from 5-7 p.m., the 2026 Art Show proved just this and made Immaculata history by incorporating a variety of clubs and their distinct forms of art.
“From Beyond.” Original artwork by Grace Braithwaite. Image sourced from Amanda Fennell.
For instance, Mighty Muse gave attendees the opportunity to share their musical talent through an open mic held at the beginning of the Art Show. The Crochet Club featured members’ pieces, including a remarkable blue and white blanket, and the Asian Student Association provided lovely henna tattoos. The IU Fashion Group also offered polaroid photos in front of a decorative backdrop.
Sophia Trispagonas (top) and Aislinn Murphy with their nature-inspired henna tattoos, courtesy of the Asian Student Association. Images sourced from Amanda Fennell.
IU Fashion Group took polaroid photos of students in front of an artsy backdrop. Image sourced from Dulce Diaz.
Additionally, Project Sunshine sold flowers to support the club’s mission of serving children with cancer, and the new Latin Flavor Club had a table with candy to continue to grow its presence on campus.
Traditional print art was still the heart of the Art Show, as paintings and drawings by IU students framed the Green Room. Three stand-out pieces were “From Beyond,” “Iris,” and “Awakening.” Grace Braithwaite painted “From Beyond,” the entrancing butterfly artwork at the top of this article, as well as the eye-catching “Iris.” Art Club Vice President Dulce Diaz painted “Awakening,” a captivating portrait that greeted attendees as they arrived at the Art Show.
Grace Braithwaite with original painting “Iris.“ Image sourced from Amanda Fennell.
Dulce Diaz with original painting “Awakening.” Image sourced from Amanda Fennell.
This year’s Art Show broke tradition like all good art does by featuring other clubs in addition to the Art Club and by taking place in the Green Room instead of the Faculty Center Lounge. After having to cancel the 2025 Art Show due to a low number of submissions, the Art Club bounced back with its best showcase yet.
At a time when AI increasingly undermines originality, efforts like the Art Show, which recognize genuine creativity and hard work, matter now more than ever. This year’s Art Show in particular served as a shining reminder that every human being is an artist in their own inimitable way.
