Art from 27 WNC students is now showing at the Brick.
Artists who participated in Western Nevada College’s annual Student Art Show are receiving some additional exposure at the “Brick” this spring and summer.
Capital City Arts Initiative is presenting an exhibition titled “Fresh Outlook,” featuring artwork from 27 WNC students, through Sept. 23.
After WNC’s Student Art Show was canceled a year ago because of COVID, Fine Arts Professor Rachel Stiff decided to open this year’s Student Art Show to all WNC students who have been enrolled in classes from Fall 2019/Spring 2020 and Fall 2020/Spring 2021.
“The student art in Fresh Outlook is particularly interesting because it is work that spans a very specific timeline,” Stiff said. “It represents pieces from the days before COVID in Fall semester 2019, before any of us knew how dramatically our lives were about to change, through Spring semester 2021.”
WNC students with artwork featured in the exhibit are Laina Joy Aquino, Elizabeth Ardinger, Garrett Bowden, Mark Brenenstall, Aspen Carrillo, Sharon Carter, Lindsay Chowanski, Ryan Defalco, Margaret A. Densford, Summerlynn Dennis, Everett Fernquest, Bretta Guzzetta, Katie Holley, and Syeda Khatija. Also participating are: Nicole Klein, Alyssa Medieros, Josh Morris, Heather Nelson, Marietta Sophie Paul, Amanda Perry, Annelise Poor, Erynn Schrauth, Annie Tewalt, Heidi Thompson, Elizabeth Vincent, Micah Woodruff and Bea Whitney.
“While the work on display is strong, what this exhibition really shows us is that students are resilient,” Stiff said. “They are creative and they can adapt. Creating art was and continues to be really important, especially during the pandemic. Not only are students taking art classes to fulfill their degree requirements, but it also provides them with solace, and during these tough times, it has encouraged them to be in the moment.”
WNC instructors Colleen Reynolds, Janice Shedd, Matt Thielen and Stiff provided motivation and creative inspiration to the students.
“The Initiative is delighted to work with WNC faculty and students to present this excellent exhibition and is grateful for their support,” said CCAI Executive Director Sharon Rosse. “‘Fresh Outlook’ demonstrates the depth and diversity of the artists’ creativity.”
The Brick, also known as the Community Development Building, is located at 108 E. Proctor St. in Carson City. Visit the Brick Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
The Capital City Arts Initiative is an artist-centered not-for-profit organization committed to community engagement in contemporary visual arts through exhibitions, arts education programs, illustrated talks, artist residencies, and online activities.
June 16, 2021 at 06:52AM
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