“Horses, 1976” by Jason Watson media: graphite, colored pencil, acrylic wash and gouache on paper dimensions: 24”w X 37”h date: 2009

Work by UNC Asheville alumni will be on view from February 5 to March 2 in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery. More than 40 pieces from a variety of media will be represented, including pastel, paint and ceramic. In addition, several pieces of alumni artwork will be on display in Pisgah House. Participating artists graduated from UNC Asheville prior to 2002. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in the gallery, as part of UNC Asheville's Homecoming festivities. The event is free and open to the public.

UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery is located on the lower level of the Union. The Gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call UNC Asheville's Art Department at 828/251-6559.