Students win awards for work in 34th student art exhibit

The best of ACC student art is on display at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery at the Dougherty Arts Center at the 34th ACC Annual Student Art Exhibit. The exhibit has been on display since April 2 and will continue until April 28.

The reception and award ceremony was held on April 14 at the Dougherty Arts Center. Awards were given for painting, printmaking, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, metals, and photography. The public was also given a chance to award their favorite piece of art through the Viewer's Choice Award. Winners were given cash prizes between $100-$150 and gift certificates from the sponsor of this year's exhibit.

Brent Baggett, Art Studios and Exhibitions Specialist at ACC, explained that Austin artist, Sally Webber, was this year's guest juror.

"She is a well know artist in town," said Baggett. "She selected the artwork in different categories. These were First, Second and Honorable mention."

Most of the artwork that are in the exhibition at the Dougherty Arts Center are for sale. Students set the prices between $33 and $4000.

There are many works for display such as "the Great Owl" by Eric Eastham, a vibrantly colored oil painting called "Princessa from Davo" by Jessica Rosuello, "Corporate Evil" by Sumi Jampana and many more.

ACC also, has another contest called "The Purchase Prize". ACC will buy some of the art pieces on display to help students get some exposure for their work, and contribute financially to their artistic endeavor. This contest motivates the student selected to continue to shape his skills as artist.

"ACC buys the artwork from the student. Then it is placed around campus, the library, or at people's offices. There are several for display around Rio Grande campus" Brent said.