Art exhibition a visual
feast
Delynn Bodine
Contributing Writer
Black and white photographs, charcoal drawings, 3D art media, ceramics
and oil paintings greeted observers attending the annual MCC Student
Art Show.
One hundred forty students participated and 33 came away with cash
awards ranging from $300 to $50. Participants were selected by faculty
or by fellow students.
Best of Show was awarded to Rebecca Tibbetts for her 24” x
30” oil painting titled, “Scott’s Garden.”
Anja Jarman was given the Presidential Purchase award for her conte
and wax pencil drawing. Jarman’s drawing will become a permanent
work of the president’s collection and permanently displayed
on campus.
The MCC Art Department has sponsored student art exhibits for the
past fifteen years. Department Chairperson, Sarah Capawana credits
faculty for their many contributions including publicity, awards
and set-up. They transformed the Navajo room into an art gallery
by bringing in panels, lighting and pedestals to display the students
work.
Three jurors were selected from the community to judge the entries.
They are, Marie Navarre a local artist and Photography instructor
of at CGCC, Patty Haberman, Curator of the Mesa Arts Center and
Crista Coultier, Director of Segura Publishing and Gallery of Mesa.
The awards ceremony included a welcome by Dr. Gail Mee, Dean of
Instruction, and a digital presentation highlighting the winners
work presented by faculty member Cindy Greening. Guest speaker,
Rob Schultz, Administrator of the Mesa Arts Center, shared his insight
of the importance of the arts in downtown Mesa. MCC President, Larry
Christiansen was also present at the awards ceremony.
Awards recipient, Tobias Fruge’ was amazed that his drawing
actually won. He used a scribble drawing technique for his charcoal
sketch that he described as a surreal abstract.
Another student, April Henry, was surprised and complimented that
her black and white photograph titled “Tulips” was selected
by her instructor. She has enjoyed the personal nature of her community
college experience and the faculty taking individual interest in
students.
MCC student, Sarah Brown designed the postcard mailer promoting
the event to the community. It displayed the 2003 Best of Show and
Presidential Purchase award winners work.
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