A picture is worth a thousand words, and for several weeks, students, faculty, staff and members of the Omaha community were given the chance to view the artwork of several of their instructors in the Lied Art Gallery.

The exhibit was open for several weeks and attracted hundreds of visitors.

“Everything went smoothly, with about 425 people attending the opening reception Oct. 2, compared to the normal 200,” Lied Art Gallery Director Erin Averett said.

“From the visitor log book, we received many positive responses about attendees enjoying the exhibit.”

The coinciding of alumni weekend as well as the 1969 class reunion in the Lied Center lobby during the exhibit also helped attendance, Nelson said. As the third yearly faculty art exhibit, the Art Department attempts to hold the show as often as possible.

Associate Professor of Graphic Design Tim Guthrie presented a political piece and viewed the exhibit as an opportunity for professors to present their artistry.

“Almost all faculty are invited to present their current pieces,” Guthrie said. “It’s good to promote dialogue and see people’s reactions, since someone became upset after I presented my piece at another event.”

Photography, plaster sculptures, among other pieces gave the gallery visitors a chance to see the art of various members of the Creighton campus.

Assistant professor of ceramics and drawing Amy Nelson presented several porcelain pieces that are a continuation of ongoing research about the politics and policies surrounding women’s healthcare.

“It is important for students to see their professors as teachers as well as professional artists,” Nelson said.

Adjunct faculty Doug Schroder presented earthenware pieces depicting how daily interactions shape a person.

“The art show allows me to demo possible techniques to my students as well as promote the art department to the rest of the campus,” Schroder said.

“The art community is tightly knit, and I think the art department is showing an interest in reaching outside of the Omaha community with the promotion of the faculty show.”

“In the next couple years we want to see more students and the general community as we modernize our advertisements,” Averett said.

“We will still use posters and mailing lists, but are also working on a new Web site and e-mail blast list, as well as spread the word through Facebook and Twitter.”

This was the third year the Lied Center featured art from faculty and staff.