The third annual juried art exhibit runs now through April 19.
The Pontiac Creative Arts Center is running an exciting collection of OCC student art, including drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics and design. OCC’s annual Student Art Exhibition exhibit opened in March with an award ceremony.
Organized by art faculty Lindsey Dezman, the juried, multidisciplinary exhibition highlights the students’ impressive artwork. It is the College's third annual event. Current OCC students were eligible to submit their work, which must have been created in an OCC art class within the past year.
"OCC’s student exhibition in Pontiac is a beautiful example of the College’s commitment to the arts,” said OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano. “Events like this one, OCC’s music and theatre events, and of course our partnership with the DIA’s InsideOut program, ensure art can be experienced by everyone in our community.”
“A special thank you to event organizer, Lindsey Dezman, and OCC’s talented art faculty who work hard each day to teach, nurture and provide opportunities for our students and community," he said.
At the opening, 11 OCC student artists received additional recognition and cash prizes for their work with several awards granted. Prize funding was generously provided by The Kegham Tazian Art Prize Fund, DeRoy Testamentary Foundation and OCC’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.
Awards and notable honors include:
- Elizabeth Schaldenbrand, Best in Show
- Alma Renteria Joya, DEIJ Social Justice Award
- Kitty Nash, Honorable Mention
- Laura Harrity, Provost Award
- Clover Syverson, Best of Ceramics
- Karen McPherson, Best of Design
- Teddy Egan, Best of Drawing
- Gerald Maggi, Best of Jewelry
- Camiron Andrews, Best of Painting
- Kem Guest, Best of Photography
- Rebecca Decker, Best of Sculpture
The Pontiac Creative Arts Center viewing hours are Fridays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. through April 19, 2024. For more information on OCC’s art offerings, visit oaklandcc.edu/programs/aa.
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