STCC Fine Arts exhibition showcases student work
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College announces the Fall ’24 Student Fine Arts Exhibition, on view Dec. 2-Dec. 14.
The community is invited to celebrate the creativity and hard work of STCC students during a special reception and end-of-semester celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
This semester’s exhibition features a diverse collection of student artwork, including oil and acrylic paintings, brush and ink drawings, and traditional gelatin silver photographs, among other remarkable design projects. Students from various academic majors and career interests – many of whom are not art majors – have contributed their work, showcasing the inclusive and accessible nature of the Fine Arts program at STCC. Most fine arts courses do not require prior art experience.
The winning design for the Fall ’24 Student Art Exhibition poster contest was created by students Sarah Wojnarowski and Julia Salazar, who collaborated on an original painting.
Visitors to the gallery can also experience the unique Camera Obscura Room, built in 2013 by STCC analog photography students. This intriguing space offers a fascinating view of the laws of optics at work, as light rays from outside form an upside-down image on the wall within a darkened room.
"The Fall ’24 Student Fine Arts Exhibition demonstrates the incredible creativity and determination of our students,” said Steven Nelson, Interim Dean of the School of Liberal and Professional Studies. “Our fine arts courses provide a welcoming space for exploration and self-expression, and we’re proud to share this work with the community.”
The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery is located in Building 28 on the Pearl Street side of the STCC campus. Gallery hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Parking is available in the K Lot, accessible via the Pearl Street gate. The gallery, including the Camera Obscura Room, is free and open to the public during exhibitions.
This exhibition is made possible with support from the School of Liberal and Professional Studies and the Fine Arts (A.A.) program.
For more information about the Fine Arts program, visit https://www.stcc.edu/explore/programs/fine.aa.
About the Gallery
The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College features works by local and national artists as well as STCC student work. It is located on the first floor of B28 on the Pearl Street side of the STCC campus. The gallery is partially funded by the School of Liberal and Professional Studies. You can find the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery on Facebook or follow it on Twitter @STCCArtGallery.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu