RICHARDSON, Texas (March 19, 2003) - The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) will present a group art exhibition entitled Capital F, curated by Brandon Kennedy, in the Visual Arts Building on campus from March 24 to April 19.

A reception will be held in connection with the exhibition in the building's Main Gallery on Friday, March 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The reception will feature a performance work by James Rippie and Xinpeng Chen, Funtime Karaoke with Susie at 7:30 and a new video work by sub-comedy master Neil Hamberger.

Capital F is an exhibition of work from an assortment of both known and unknown artists in visual investigations of the idea of failure and the role it plays in the creative/critical process. Among the artists whose works will be represented are James Angus, Conrad Bakker, Ed Blackburn, Jeff Dalton, Neil Hamburger, Brandon Kennedy, Justin Kidd, Greg Metz, Raoul Vaneigem and Rippie and Chen.

All UTD art exhibitions are free and open to the public. The Visual Arts Building is open Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.

For information about the many musical, arts, theatre, dance and other performances and exhibitions held throughout the year at UTD, please call 972-UTD-ARTS (972-883-2787), e-mail utdarts@utdallas.edu or visit the School of Arts and Humanities' web site at http://www.utdallas.edu/ah/. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations may call 972-883-2982, Texas Relay Operator: 1-800-RELAYVV.

About UTD
The University of Texas at Dallas, located at the convergence of Richardson, Plano and Dallas in the heart of the complex of major multinational technology corporations known as the Telecom Corridor, enrolls more than 13,000 students. The school's freshman class traditionally stands at the forefront of Texas state universities in terms of average SAT scores. The university offers a broad assortment of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. For additional information about UTD, please visit the university's Web site at http://www.utdallas.edu/.