33rd annual exhibit displays talent at Austin's Dougherty Arts Center, students win cash awards, still have work up for sale

Student artists were given the opportunity to display and sell their work in the 33rd annual ACC Student Art Exhibit, held each spring. The reception and awards ceremony took place on April 7 at the Dougherty Arts Center.

Eighty eight students' work was on display this year in a broad range of mediums. Each piece was classified in one of six different categories: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking/Photography, Ceramics, and Sculpture and Jewelry.

During the awards ceremony, first through third prizes were awarded to exemplary student work from each category. ACC also purchased six pieces to be displayed on campus as part of the permanent collection.

"I was really excited about the Purchase Prize Award which is a scholarship in its own right," said Cloyd Dowling, an ACC art student whose 4'x6' woodblock print was named Best in Show. "I don't get to keep the piece but I get money in my pocket."

His print sold for $500.

The exhibit is open to the public at the Dougherty Arts Center from April 2 through April 29 where several student pieces are still available for purchase.

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