Art enthusiasts check out the paintings, ceramics and other work at Monsanto Gallery on Thursday, Nov. 21, during the opening reception for the Lander University Senior Art Show. The exhibit features work by visual arts majors Anna White and Taisha Caldwell, of Newberry; Armir Goodwin, of Columbia; Mary Catherine Thompson, of Honea Path; George Dowell and Victoria Jester, of Greenwood; and Amanda Smoak, of Charleston. The event runs through Wednesday, Dec. 18. It is free and open to the public.