Exhibitions

July 31 through August 8

The Last Picture Show
After 35 years of offering professional illustrators the opportunity to receive a master's degree while working full time, VPA's Independent Study Degree Program in illustration will conclude with the exhibition "The Last Picture Show" at Delavan Art Gallery, 501 West Fayette St., Syracuse. The exhibition will feature the thesis work of the ISDP illustration class of 2008: Sheila Carey, Rafael Diez, Jeff Miller and Lynnette Sorbello. Also featured will be the work of 29 award-winning illustrators who have served as members of the program's faculty throughout its history. Closing reception: Aug. 8, 6-9 p.m. Free. Gallery hours: Thursdays and Fridays, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 315-425-7500 or visit http://www.delavanartgallery.com.

August 4 through August 7

Master's Thesis Exhibition
The final thesis exhibition of VPA's Independent Study Degree Program in advertising design. Featuring the work of Heidi Cies, Jeremy Cranford, Scott McNany, Monica Ross, Helen Yoon, and Julie Zack. Joseph I. Lubin House, 11 East 61st St., New York City. Opening reception, Aug. 4, 6-8 pm. Information: 212-826-0320.

Listings are for VPA-sponsored events open to the public on campus and in the Syracuse community only. Items for submission should be e-mailed with complete details to supr@syr.edu three weeks prior to the event.