Guerrieri Academic Commons arial view from front entrance.

Library Art Prize

Thanks to an endowment provided by the Middendorf Foundation, the SU Libraries are able to award one or more Library Art Prizes each year. These prizes recognize outstanding work presented at the Senior Fine Arts Show or the Senior Graphic Design Show by purchasing artwork for addition to the Libraries’ permanent collection. Most items are on display in the Guerrieri Academic Commons.

Past Winners

2023-2024

  • Karley FishellRot, glass

2022-2023

  • Sarah Hancock, The Legacy, tapestry
  • D'Shon McCarthy, What Have I Done?, pen on paper

2021-2022

  • Baylee Bruso, 3 Prints: George, Larry, and Stan

2020-2021

  • Camille McCain, “The True Story of Medusa,” oil on canvas
  • Elena Trujillo, “Childhood Favorites Series,” digital prints

2019-2020

2018-2019

  • Brian Tully, “Five Broadway and Movie Concept Posters,” prints
  • Joseph Knaggs, “Endless Surf,” tapestry print
  • Arielle Tesoriero, “Cult,” oil painting

2017-2018

  • Josephine Noonan, “Coordinates #1,” six prints on plexiglass

2016-2017

  • Rebecca Rout, “For You and Me,” series of eight photographs
  • Aliyah Blanks, “Five Portrayal,” digital print

2015-2016

  • Amy Sullivan, “Planter No. 37” and “Planter No. 45,” organic ceramic works
  • Kelcie Mack, “Ring Ring,” oil painting

2014-2015

  • Anna Breon, “Port-Vendres,” “Cricqueville-en-Bessin,” “le Debarquement,” and “Tranchees Normandie,” watercolor paintings

2013-2014

  • Claire Strayer, “House Ghost 2,” mixed media on hardboard painting
  • Suzanne Earl, “Serenity,” woodblock

2012-2013

  • Madelyne Adams, “Lilly Triptych: Moments of Thought,” oil painting
  • Riley K. Greenwood, “Sky’s the Limit,” hot glass

2011-2012

  • Eli Cecil, “Stella Luna,” hot glass

2010-2011

  • Edward L. Howard, Jr., “Human Condition I,” pastel on paper

2009-2010

  • Claire Brisendine, “Splintered and Shined,” oil painting

2008-2009

  • Jessica Hessler, “Filling the Void,” oil painting