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Stephen F. Austin State University senior Alex Dupré will present a collection titled “Fruits of Light” as her Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition to be on view Oct. 18 through 21 in the back gallery of the SFA Art Building off Wilson Drive on campus.

An exhibition reception is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the back gallery. Admission is free.

The collection illuminates a world only existing through the capture of time, according to Dupré.

“The cosmic and other worldly light painted in photo form cannot be seen with the naked eye and can only be captured in a long exposure image,” she said. “The wispy lines, painted with light, manipulate something real and merge the layers between the natural and the unnatural.

“This contrast between the familiar elements of nature and the unfamiliar setting created by colorful light is mesmerizing and intriguing,” she added.

For information about the School of Art, call (936) 468-4804.

The Stephen F. Austin State University Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Native American Heritage Month Celebration beginning at noon, Nov. 10 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Plaza on the SFA campus.

The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in viewing virtually can do so on OMA’s Instagram page, @omasfa1991.

“It is important for us to celebrate and educate ourselves about various cultures in the world, and it is specifically important for us to celebrate every demographic represented on SFA’s campus,” said Veronica Beavers, OMA director.

Native American Heritage Month gives the public an opportunity to express their concerns and find solutions for building bridges of understanding and friendship in their local areas. The celebration also recognizes the significant contributions the first Americans made to establish and grow the United States. Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush established the commemorative month in 1990.

This year’s celebration will feature performances from the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas. The tribe operates a sovereign government with a full array of health and human services, including law enforcement and emergency services. The tribe comprises about 1,300 members with approximately half living on the reservation in Livingston.

“The goal is to learn about Native American culture. Specifically, at this event, participants will learn about the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas,” Beavers said.

During the event, OMA representatives will be available to provide resources regarding Native American Heritage Month. Participants also can partake in raffles.

For more information about OMA, or to see a list of events, visit sfasu.edu/oma.

By Nathan Wicker, senior marketing communications specialist at Stephen F. Austin State University