ECU School of Art and Design to host visiting artist events this fall
- ECU’s School of Art and Design will host seven visiting artists this fall, featuring artists in painting, graphic design, book arts, printmaking and ceramics.
- The free, public artist talks begin at 5 p.m. in Jenkins Fine Arts Center, with events scheduled from Oct. 1 through Nov. 10.
- Visiting artists also engage with ECU students through studio demonstrations and discussions about their work and creative processes.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (9/29/2026) – The East Carolina University School of Art and Design announced its fall 2026 lineup of guest artists.
The artists will offer talks about their work and processes that are free and open to the public. All are set for 5 p.m. on the listed dates in Room 1220 (auditorium) at Jenkins Fine Arts Center on East Fifth Street.
Join the school in welcoming to ECU:
- Oct. 1 — Leah Raintree, painting
- Oct. 8 — Anne Mauser ’09, graphic design
- Oct. 15 — Penny McElroy, book arts
- Oct. 22 — Tom Huck, printmaking
- Oct. 28 — Christian Tompkins ’16, graphic design
- Nov. 5 — Luke Huling, ceramics
- Nov. 10 — Taryn Arynlei, graphic design
The artists also typically spend time in the School of Art and Design studios, offering demonstrations of their work and engaging with students. This fall’s series kicked off Sept. 16-17 with sculpture artist John Roth.
The visiting artist series is supported by the School of Art and Design and its Visual Arts Forum, the umbrella student organization that connects the art discipline student guilds.
Individuals wishing to request event accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact ECU’s ADA coordinator at least 48 hours before an event at 252-737-1018 or ada-coordinator@ecu.edu.
Contact: Kate Bukoski, ECU School of Art and Design director, bukoskik16@ecu.edu, 252-328-5180
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