ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University student Stephanie Vanden Hoek is having an art exhibition reception on April 24, 2022, at 3 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery.
Vanden Hoek will display digital illustrations and graphic design work, along with some photography work. The exhibition will be on display from April 17-30.
Vanden Hoek grew up in Huron, S.D., with her parents, Steve and Susan Vanden Hoek. After graduating from Huron High School in 2018, she started attending NSU, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media with an emphasis in Graphics Design, and an arts administration certificate.
“I chose Northern because I wanted a smaller campus size. I felt like Northern provided me with a personalized experience tailored to my degree,” Vanden Hoek said. “The smaller class sizes allowed me to work closely with my professors and develop my skills for work after graduation.”
During her time at Northern, she worked with NSU School of Fine Arts faculty members, including Drs. Alexis Doerr, Nadya Preszler and Peter Kilian.
Vanden Hoek would like to continue to make artwork that she enjoys and find a job in graphic design after her graduation in May 2022.
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.