In 2010-11 the Department of Art and Art History inaugurated the “Seniors Select” project, giving the members of the class of 2011 the opportunity to choose and purchase a work of art for Agnes Scott’s permanent collection.
This year we focused our efforts on the Art Papers auction, the annual fundraiser for the Atlanta-based art journal. The seniors researched and considered in advance the works in the auction and presented their preferences to the group, making arguments about the strengths of individual works and their significance as teaching tools for departmental faculty and students. 
Although they arrived at list of options, once at the auction and able to scrutinize works directly, the seniors quickly and collectively decided to pursue this print by Jennifer Mack, which was not on their original list. While they were outbid the night of the auction, they were able to purchase another version of the same print directly from the artist and to make a donation to Art Papers.
This project was an extraordinary process of experiential learning. It allowed the seniors to summon and enact their acquired knowledge and skills in multiple ways, with a new relevance and direct impact. The Department of Art and Art History is thrilled to have acquired this work through their efforts and in their honor.
