Award-winning artist Ned Bustard’s work to be exhibited at MVNU’s Schnormeier Gallery
“Aslan’s Breath: Seeing the Holy Spirit in Narnia” by Ned Bustard is among the featured works in the upcoming exhibit at Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery. Kid’s Books & Other Holy Things, runs Sept. 2 to Oct.18. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene University)
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibit, Kid’s Books & Other Holy Things, showcasing the thought-provoking work of acclaimed illustrator, graphic designer, author and printmaker Ned Bustard.
The exhibition will be held at Schnormeier Gallery from Sept. 2 to Oct. 18, offering an inspiring exploration of art that weaves together imagination, faith and storytelling.
Kid’s Books & Other Holy Things is a selection of linocut prints from Bustard’s publications, demonstrating how original artwork can be woven into and alongside the text of a manuscript. Highlights of the exhibit include pieces from Every Moment Holy: Volumes I-III, Aslan’s Breath: Seeing the Holy Spirit in Narnia, The Lost Tales of Sir Galahad and Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver.
Visitors are invited to join a special gallery talk with Bustard on Sept. 12 at 5 p.m., followed by a reception until 8 p.m. This event provides a unique opportunity to engage with the artist and gain insights into his creative process and the themes behind his work.
Bustard, based in Lancaster, Pa., is the creative director for World’s End Images and Square Halo Books Inc. and curates the Square Halo Gallery. He is also an elder at Wheatland Presbyterian Church, and serves on the boards of both the Association of Scholars of Christianity in the History of Art (ASCHA) and The Row House Inc.
About Schnormeier Gallery: Located at 221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon, on the first floor of MVNU’s Buchwald Center, Schnormeier Gallery is dedicated to showcasing diverse artistic expressions. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome to experience the transformative power of art in this vibrant community space. For more information, contact the Schnormeier Gallery at artgallery@mvnu.edu.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.
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