VCSU Student Kara Pranzo's Senior Capstone Exhibit 'Storytelling' Opens April 13

The digital illustration exhibit explores themes of loneliness, belonging, and personal growth.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:47pm

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A vibrant, silkscreen-style grid of a single digital illustration depicting a person's face or upper body, rendered in a high-contrast, neon color palette with heavy black outlines, capturing the essence of Pranzo's storytelling exhibit through an iconic pop art visual metaphor.Kara Pranzo's senior capstone exhibit 'Storytelling' uses bold, colorful digital illustrations to explore themes of human connection and personal growth.Valley City Today

Valley City State University student Kara Pranzo will present her senior capstone exhibit 'Storytelling' featuring digital illustrations that communicate ideas around loneliness, belonging, and striving to be one's best self. The exhibit will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from April 13-24, and Pranzo will give an artist talk on April 20.

Why it matters

Pranzo's exhibit represents the culmination of her studies in digital design and marketing at VCSU, showcasing her skills in visual storytelling and her ability to connect with audiences through her artwork. The exhibit also highlights the university's commitment to providing students with opportunities to develop and showcase their creative talents.

The details

Pranzo's 'Storytelling' exhibit will feature a collection of digital illustrations that explore themes of loneliness, belonging, and personal growth. The artist talk on April 20 will give Pranzo a chance to discuss her creative process and the ideas behind her work. After graduating this spring, Pranzo hopes to find a job as a graphic designer, continuing to explore and experiment in the field of design.

  • The 'Storytelling' exhibit will be on display from April 13-24, 2026.
  • Pranzo will deliver an artist talk on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Kara Pranzo

A senior digital design and marketing student at Valley City State University who is presenting her capstone exhibit 'Storytelling'.

Valley City State University

The university where Pranzo is a student and where her senior capstone exhibit will be displayed.

Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery

The gallery space at VCSU where Pranzo's 'Storytelling' exhibit will be featured.

Ekow Ephrim

A professor in the VCSU Art Department who has supported and helped Pranzo with her exhibit.

Angela Mircsov

A professor in the VCSU Art Department who has supported and helped Pranzo with her exhibit.

Gratia Brown

A professor in the VCSU Art Department who has supported and helped Pranzo with her exhibit.

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What they’re saying

“Without them, her exhibit wouldn't be possible.”

— Kara Pranzo, VCSU Student

What’s next

The 'Storytelling' exhibit will be open to the public during the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery's regular hours from April 13-24, 2026. Pranzo's artist talk on April 20 will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person.

The takeaway

Pranzo's senior capstone exhibit showcases her talent and passion for visual storytelling, highlighting the quality of VCSU's digital design program and the university's commitment to providing students with opportunities to develop and showcase their creative skills.