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Houston has a host of winter traditions, and one that is making its mark on the city’s art scene is the University of Houston’s School of Art Annual Student Exhibition. Each December, Blaffer Gallery, the Art Museum of the University of Houston, and the School of Art team up to showcase up-and-coming UH artists. This year’s exhibition kicks off with a reception at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. That evening, arts patrons also are invited to tour “Open Studios,” the work spaces and works-in-progress of the artists. Both the reception and “Open Studios” are free and open to the public. Works displayed in the exhibition will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, graphic communications, photography, jewelry and interior design. Faculty members selected these pieces, which were then installed in the gallery by Blaffer’s expert staff. “This year, the students really kicked out the jams and created great works. It will be one of the best student shows we have ever hosted,” said Terrie Sultan, director of Blaffer Gallery. “The night of the opening reception will be particularly fun because visitors will also have a chance to understand the creative process behind these pieces during the studio open house.” Patrons also have the opportunity to purchase students’ exhibition pieces. Interested buyers can ask the representative at Blaffer’s front desk for more details. For gallery hours and directions, call 713-743-9530 or visit www.hfac.uh.edu/blaffer/.
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