Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) has announced that its Schnormeier Gallery will host the "Synergy — Senior Graphic Design Exhibit" from April 14 to 30. This announcement was made in a press release on April 11, 2025.
According to the press release, a reception for the seniors is scheduled at the Schnormeier Gallery on Thursday, April 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibit features the work of nine senior graphic design students: Cora Andrews, Marhin Chismar, Sam Cook, Braden Forbes, Sam Henthorn, Elizabeth Long, Zach Lester, Melody Newsome, and Becky Young. It highlights their achievements in visual communication and emphasizes collaboration by showing how individual creative efforts can combine to produce something greater than their sum. The exhibit reflects the students' exploration of design concepts and their unique approaches to graphic design.
Schnormeier Gallery is located at 221 S. Main St., on the first floor of MVNU’s Buchwald Center. It is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. The gallery offers various exhibitions showcasing work from local, national, and international artists with a focus on student senior shows in art and graphic design. Admission is free and open to the public.
The gallery features two spacious areas with adjustable spotlighting that provide a professional environment for art shows and installations. It regularly hosts exhibitions and serves as a venue for senior shows by MVNU students in Art and Graphic Design.
Founded in 1968, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college in central Ohio affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Grounded in Wesleyan-Arminian theology, MVNU combines academic study with spiritual growth to foster Christ-centered leadership, learning, and service. With a main campus spanning 327 acres, the university serves approximately 2,100 students from 22 states and 21 foreign countries. The campus community includes students from over 40 Christian denominations and emphasizes a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 along with more than 30 sports teams and strong financial aid support.
