VALDOSTA – A new season of art comes to Valdosta State University in a few of weeks.

The 2019-20 season opens with the annual faculty art exhibit Aug. 26 in the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery inside the VSU Fine Arts Building, according the VSU Department of Art & Design.

The faculty art show is an annual tradition that allows art faculty to not only show their talents but let new students know their instructors know their stuff.

The season continues being a mix of exhibits featuring new works and old traditions.

VSU art students can also file proposals for exhibits in the Martha G. Smart Gallery in the VSU Fine Arts Building.

THE DEDO MARANVILLE SEASON

— Art & Design Faculty Exhibition. Run dates: Aug. 26 through Sept. 13. Reception: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.

— “Some Things Left”: a collaborative installation with artists Jon Swindler and Mike McFalls. Run dates: Sept. 23 through Oct. 11. Reception and artists talk: 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 23.

— “From The Ground Up: Art & Design Foundations.” Run dates: Oct. 21 through Nov. 8. Reception: 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 21.

– Fall Senior Exhibition. Graduating seniors show what they have learned. Run dates: Nov. 17 through Dec. 9. Reception: 1-3 p.m., Nov. 17.

— Valdosta National 2020: All-media juried competition. Run dates: Jan. 21 through Feb. 7. Reception: 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 21.

— “Bearing Witness”: Installations by Margi Weir. Run dates: Feb. 17 through March 6. Closing reception and artist’s talk: Noon-1 p.m., March 6.

— Student Competition: All-media juried competition. Run dates: March 23 through April 10. Reception: 6-7:30 p.m., March 23.

— Spring Senior Exhibition. Graduating seniors show what they have learned. Run dates: April 19 through May 4. Reception: 1-3 p.m., April 19.

All exhibits will be held at the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, VSU Fine Arts Building, corner of Oak and Brookwood. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays. Admission: Free. Gallery director: Julie Bowland. More information: Call (229) 333-5835; or visit www.valdosta.edu/art.