fractured black & white portrait drawing

BENCHMARK25: UNDERGRADUATE VISUAL ARTS

FRI 27 JUN - FRI 18 JUL 2025

Bronte BALLANTINE  Illyana BARACI Annelise Belladonna  Maggie BROWN Chloe BURROWS Michael CREANEY Lil DE GRAAUW  Vanessa DICKSON Jennifer HART Fardeen KAHN  Yasmin Kottek KEAN  Peter LAQUA  Nasci LETHLEAN. Dakota RADAKOVIC  Taylah RICHARDS. Kiara RYAN  Lauren SALTER Susan STANLEY Naomi SWIFT Bennett TOY  Scarlett VANDENBERG Selby WALKER Phoebe YANDELL

Federation University’s Arts Academy is excited to present its important annual exhibition, BENCHMARK, with new work created by undergraduate Visual Arts students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Secondary EducationShowcasing a broad range of ideas, approaches, themes, styles, concepts and media, BENCHMARK provides the unique opportunity for students to exhibit their work alongside their peers in a formally curated exhibition and professional university gallery space.

Here, students can view their work in a new and exciting environment beyond their private studios and working spaces, and experience the challenge of preparing their work for a formal exhibition as well as the vulnerability of presenting their work within the public realm.

Opened by Assoc. Prof Angela Campbell  on Fri 27 June.

Exhibition open: Thu/Fri 12.30 to 5pm. Tue/Wed by appointment.

Image: Nasci Lethlean Altered Self-Portrait, 2025 charcoal on Fabriano Paper H100 x W70 cm Courtesy the artist