(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Creativity is in bloom at The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) as art students showcase their talents at this year’s “Visual Arts Student Exhibition” April 4 through May 11. The exhibit includes 40 works by 23 student artists from the college’s visual and graphic arts programs including fine arts, advertising and graphic design, digital arts, photography and sculpture. The show is free and open to the public.
“From an academic point of view, the Visual Arts Student Exhibition is the most noteworthy show of the season,” said MCCC Gallery Director Lucas Kelly. “It provides an opportunity for students to showcase their work – many for the first time – and to document their creativity and initiatives outside the safety of the classroom.”
Kelly pointed out that the pandemic’s prolonged social effects have made this year’s student exhibition a particularly important moment for students in all the visual arts programs at Mercer County Community College.
“This year’s students made the brave move to exhibit their work publicly,” said Kelly. “Many of these works have a clear expression of the emotional impact of the pandemic.”
Kelly further explained that for students, a major step in becoming a visual arts professional is in developing the confidence to share their work with the public. “To celebrate this moment with our students is an honor,” he said.
An opening reception is set for Wednesday, April 6 at 7:00pm.
Gallery Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 5:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:00pm.
The Gallery at Mercer County Community College is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, New Jersey, Room 250 on the second floor of the Communications Building. The Gallery is a core component of the visual arts program at MCCC and we welcome all creative disciplines. As one of the many cultural centers of the MCCC community, we encourage students, visitors and community members to share and enjoy this social space. Please note that masks are recommended but not required.
Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is a publicly supported comprehensive educational institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. MCCC is home to 70 associate degree programs and numerous credit and noncredit certificate programs. The college also offers many educational experiences, leadership opportunities and the chance to interact with other students and faculty/staff members in an informal setting.
IMAGE: “Donuts” by Kate Taussig - one of the many works that will be on display at The Gallery at Mercer County Community College at its 2022 “Visual Arts Student Exhibition.”
