Most art collectors build a collection for several reasons: to decorate their homes, to support artists, and to find inspiration. This exhibition focuses on two collectors who have donated significant works of art to Texas A&M University. Richard and Nona Barrett amassed a significant collection of contemporary Texas art, including works by Randy Twaddle, Earl Staley, Judy Youngblood, and Michael Collins. As visitors view the art, they can gain insights into what inspired these collectors, what styles and themes attracted them, as well as get a sense of their deep appreciation for aesthetics.

Though there is occasionally some variation, the elements of art are comprised of line, shape, tone, color, pattern, texture, and form. When any drawing, painting, sculpture, or design is analyzed, one can see how these component parts combine to create the overall effect of the artwork. While not all of the elements have to appear in a work of art, when they are used, how they relate to each other delivers a distinct look to the work of art. Most images begin their life as line drawings and lines cross over one another to form shapes. Shapes can be filled with tone and color or repeated to create pattern. A shape may be rendered with a rough surface to create a texture, or it can be projected into three dimensions to create form. Each of the elements may also be used individually to stress their own character in an artwork. Using this toolset to examine works in the collection can help the viewer appreciate the artwork and better understand how the artist's composition was put together.

American landscape art is a style of painting that depicts the natural beauty of the United States, including its mountains, forests, rivers and plains. Artists in the exhibition include Thomas Hill, Thomas Hart Benton, Everett Spruce, Gerald Bywaters, and Currier & Ives.

The Career Readiness Bootcamp Badge (CRBB) is designed for students to learn the necessary tools to help them prepare for their upcoming internship & job search season. There are a series of workshops and tasks that are required to complete in order to receive the badge. If a student completes all the requirements, they will receive a digital badge that can be shared on social media/LinkedIn and used on their resume. This is open to all students at Texas A&M and will all be conducted virtually. How to Access the Checklist for completing the bootcamp program?Log into the HireAggies portal (https://tamu-csm.symplicity.com/students/). Click on "Resources" in the top navigation menu. Under Featured tools on the Resources page, click on "Pathways". Click on the "Summer 2024 Career Readiness Bootcamp Badge". Click on the start button to begin the program. Once you start the pathways, you will see a check list of the required tasks and workshops. Note: Attendance at workshops will be verified by Career Center staff.

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Need help with your resume or cover letter? Learn about techniques to enhance your resume and cover letter to make a great first impression to an employer. Required workshop for the Summer 2024 Career Readiness Bootcamp Badge Program. This is 1 of 3 offerings for this workshop. Note: Attendance at workshops will be verified by Career Center staff.