So you fancy yourself a young artist, with the potential to become one of the best - someone who is on par with Picasso. Well, here's a word of advice from Tenacious D: quit your day job and focus on your craft. However, dedication can only take you so far. If you're lacking in the talent department, you may have no choice but to quit your craft and get a job. That's the cosmic shame. Unless, you're job is teaching the craft. Yes! Opening in the University Gallery at Pacific Lutheran University Feb. 5is PLU's "Faculty Exhibition," an exhibit featuring work from current faculty of the Department of Art and Design. Participating faculty include JP Avila, Craig Cornwall, Spencer Ebbinga, Bea Geller, Steve Sobeck, Jessica Spring and Michael Stasinos. The artworks in the exhibition range from ceramic vessels, sculpture, digital photography and paintings to printmaking and letterpress. Check it out and be thankful these artists didn't take a job with an e-commerce site that sold computer parts its sourced from wholesalers and drop-shipped to the customer.

"FACULTY EXHIBITION," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through March 5, opening reception 5-7 p.m. Feb. 5, University Gallery, Ingram Hall, Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland, 253.531.6900