The School of Creative Arts will host the opening of the 34th Annual Student Art Exhibit and SOCA Student Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Mimi and Ian Rolland Center at the University of Saint Francis.

This exhibition will display artwork and feature musical performances by students studying in the School of Creative Arts. Nearly 500 pieces will be exhibited throughout the university galleries, specifically the Weatherhead, Goldfish and Lupke Galleries. Performances by the University Jazz Ensemble will take place in the North Campus Auditorium (2702 Spring Street).

During the opening, a ceremony will honor the very best student artists represented in the exhibition as well as award scholarships to specific students for high achievement in the arts. The award presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus Auditorium.

The exhibition will run through April 30. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.