**For Immediate Release** Barbaree and Whyman to Hold Senior Art Shows -released by OPSU Campus Communications 04-18-2006 Goodwell, Okla. -- Oklahoma Panhandle State University seniors Shawn Barbaree and Catherine L. Whyman will exhibit their artwork on April 21-23 from 3-6 p.m. each day in the Noble Conference Room on the OPSU campus. In addition, on April 21 at 3:30, both artists will host a reception with hors d'oeuvres and will also speak about the works on display. The exhibition is free and the public is invited to attend. Barbaree’s show, entitled “Various Juggling Mishaps,” includes hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics, watercolor, pastel painting, and computer-generated graphics. Barbaree said, “After several years of career, lifestyle, and mood changes, I’m ready to present my outlook on art.” His unconventional look at the world manifests itself in his artwork in a wide variety of color themes and techniques. Whyman will exhibit an evolutionary representation of her work including graphite drawings, sculpture, mixed media/found art, plus two- and three-dimensional computer graphics. Her show is entitled “Con-nect-ed” and incorporates personal elements created under the signatures “Catherine,” “Cat,” and “Gato.” Both artists graduate in May with Bachelors of Fine Arts degrees with an emphasis in computer graphics. -30-