The WSU Art & Design Advocates present the seventh annual Emerging Artists Showcase, celebrating the work of up-and-coming School of Art, Design and Creative Industries student artists representing painting, drawing, ceramics, community and social practice, printmaking, photography, art education and graphic design. The opening reception will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 in McKnight Art Center. At the opening reception, $1750 in cash prizes will be announced by this year’s judge, David Emitt Adams. Prizes are provided by the support of The Cotillion and the Art & Design Advocates.