Angelina College Visual Arts Students Showcase Talent in Upcoming Exhibition
Students from the Visual Arts program at Angelina College will showcase their artistic talents in an exhibition opening on December 2, 2023. The exhibition will run until January 5, 2024, at the Angelina Center for the Arts Gallery on the college campus in Lufkin, Texas. An artists’ reception is scheduled for 18:00 on the opening day at the foyer of the gallery.
This exhibition marks the culmination of a semester of hard work for students enrolled in instructor Le’Anne Alexander’s courses, which include introductory drawing, design, and painting. The event promises to highlight the foundational skills and creative expressions developed by these emerging artists.
Featured Student Artists and Their Works
The exhibition will feature a range of works from students in various classes. Those participating in ARTS 1316 (Drawing I) include:
– Allie Armstrong, Lufkin
– Kaylee Martin, Lufkin
– Jozlin Pettit, San Antonio
– Grace Pivonka, Lufkin
– Karis Russell, Lufkin
– Mackenna Shores, Livingston
Students from ARTS 2316 (Painting I) include:
– Michael Anderson, Nacogdoches
– Emily Andrade, Lufkin
– Natalie Green, Huntington
– Lauren Lee, Lufkin
– Jozlin Pettit, San Antonio
– Ashby Price, Lufkin
– Anessa Rebolloso, Lufkin
– Anthony Varkadoz, Lufkin
– Gabrielle Wallace, Lufkin
Additionally, students from ARTS 1311 (Design I, 2D) will present works from:
– Emily Andrade, Lufkin
– Samantha Burns, Lufkin
– Jenn Diaz Santiago, Huntington
– Christopher Gonzales, Diboll
– Donovan Jacot, Lufkin
– Logan Jetty, Livingston
– Randy McKelvey III, Lufkin
– Jozlin Pettit, San Antonio
– Gio Russaw, Lufkin
– Gabrielle Wallace, Lufkin
Celebrating Creativity and Skill Development
According to the official invitation, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, led by Le’Anne Alexander, expressed pride in the achievements of their students. The message emphasizes the hard work put in by students to grasp and apply the principles of art across various media. Their experience in these courses is expected to serve as a foundation for their future artistic endeavors.
Admission to both the reception and the gallery exhibition is free and open to the public, encouraging community engagement with the students’ artistic journeys. For more information about Angelina College’s Visual Arts programs, interested parties can contact Le’Anne Alexander at [email protected].
The exhibition not only reflects individual creativity but also fosters a sense of community and support for the arts in Lufkin and beyond.
