Animal Sciences

Second annual Animal Sciences Art Show showcases student talent

  • Story by Katy Kinker
  • October 28, 2025
Four Purdue Animal Sciences students stand on the stairs inside Creighton Hall holding their winning art pieces from the department’s second annual art show. The photo shows colorful paintings and photographs as the students smile, celebrating their creativity and achievements. Purdue Animal Sciences students Sarah Tepp, Hailey Orem, Kara Baker and Colin Newton were recognized for their outstanding artwork in the department’s annual art show.
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The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences hosted its second annual art show on October 23 in the lobby of the Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences.

The art show was open all day, showcasing the talents of its students, which extend far beyond the classroom. The art show featured a diverse array of artwork, including paintings, drawings, photography, graphic designs and more, which were all created by students passionate about both art and animal sciences.

Categories included painting, drawing, black and white photography, color photography, graphic design and miscellaneous. The miscellaneous section allowed students to have full artistic control over what they created. 

Winners were announced during a reception. The winners of each category will be listed below, and the piece named “Best in Show” will be permanently displayed in Creighton Hall.

 

Best in Show

Sarah Tepp holds her colorful mixed-media artwork, which won the Miscellaneous category in the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show. She stands in front of a light wood wall inside Creighton Hall, smiling for the photo. Sarah Tepp

Painting

Hailey Orem smiles while holding her framed painting of a calf with a red ear tag. Her piece won the Painting category in the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show. She stands in front of a light wood wall inside Creighton Hall.
Hailey Orem

Drawing

Colin Newton holds his detailed blue-toned drawing that won in the Drawing category of the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show. He stands in front of a light wood wall inside Creighton Hall, smiling for the photo.
Colin Newton

Color Photography

Sarah Tepp holds her color photograph of a squirrel standing among rocks, which earned her first place in the Color Photography category of the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show. She stands in front of a light wood wall inside Creighton Hall.
Sarah Tepp

Black and White Photography

Kara Baker holds her black-and-white photograph of a cat, which earned first place in the Black and White Photography category of the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show. She stands in front of a light wood wall inside Creighton Hall, smiling for the photo.
Kara Baker

Graphic Design

Not pictured: Alice Kim

Miscellaneous

Sarah Tepp holds her colorful mixed-media artwork, which won the Miscellaneous category in the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show. She stands in front of a light wood wall inside Creighton Hall, smiling for the photo.
Sarah Tepp

Other Photos

A display table in Creighton Hall features paintings, drawings, photographs, and mixed-media pieces from the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show. Each artwork is labeled by category, including painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, and miscellaneous.
Students enjoy snacks during the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show reception in Creighton Hall. Tables are filled with cheese, crackers, and desserts as attendees mingle and view the artwork displayed nearby.
Framed student artwork from the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show is displayed on black tablecloths near large windows in Creighton Hall. The pieces include colorful drawings, photography, and paintings labeled by category.
Artwork in the Graphic Design and Miscellaneous categories from the Purdue Animal Sciences Art Show is displayed on a table in Creighton Hall. Pieces include digital illustrations, embroidery, and a stained-glass–style creation.

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