An exhibit of the works of the late Karen McArdle, will open with a reception in the Lupke Gallery at the University of Saint Francis on Feb. 9 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit, “Karen McArdle Retrospective,” will be free and open to the public through March 29 in the gallery at the university’s North Campus at 2702 Spring St., across from Brookside.

McArdle’s art has been described as eclectic and diverse in its exploration of the media of ceramics, sculpture, print making and metalcraft. The exhibit will span four decades of the artist’s work.

Lupke Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.