The University of Texas at Tyler is presenting its fall 2026 Master of Art thesis exhibitions on the main campus through Friday, Nov. 20. The shows feature work by graduate student artists.
"Where The Edges Give" features ceramic sculpture by Jennifer Jernigan McBride of Scurry and oil paintings by Tiffany Tuley of Dallas. It is on display at the UT Tyler Meadows Gallery in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Tuley's work explores the relationship between real and imagined environments, according to the university. A public reception with artist talks is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the gallery.
"The Ephemeral and Enduring" features work by Luke Keilig of Tyler, a sculptor who works in bronze and natural materials. It runs Nov. 9 through Nov. 20 at the UT Tyler Fine Arts Complex Gallery. "Reality Need Not Apply" features Kevin Gibson of Tyler and is displayed in the Fine Arts Complex Courtyard. The university said it is the first outdoor sculpture exhibition by a student completing a degree in almost a decade. A reception with artist talks for these exhibitions is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.