Ross Gallery Presents: The 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show!

We are so excited to welcome the work of students from CPCC’s Visual Arts department to the walls of Ross Gallery! 90 pieces were hand selected by this year’s juror Bryan Wilson, professional artist and art instructor at Northwest School of the Arts. We invite you to come see the show for yourself and marvel at the amazing work students representing the departments Ceramics, Computer Art, Design, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, and Printmaking.

The show will run from March 27 to June 3, 2019 with the awards ceremony on April 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Tate Hall of Overcash Building.  The reception will follow in Overcash lobby from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

The Gallery is open to the public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Hours extended through Sensoria during events.

ABOUT: 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show Juror, Bryan Wilson

We hope all CPCC students are preparing their submissions for this year’s 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show! Submissions reminder: drop off your USB or CD with images of your work, $5.00 for first 3 entries, cash or check only. Two additional entries for $5.00 each, 5 entries total for each artist, to Ross Gallery by Thursday, February 28th.

This year’s Juror is the talented professional artist and instructor, Bryan Wilson.

Bryan Wilson grew up between New Jersey and Georgia. It was in Georgia, at the age of 16, that he began his artistic career. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Studio Art with a Minor in Graphic Design from Morris Brown College.

 

After graduating college, he became an in-house Graphic Designer for Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. After a couple years, and getting married, he and his wife relocated to Charlotte, NC, where he began teaching art at a public school and obtained his teaching credentials at University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

 

It was in 2012 that Bryan decided to take his painting, and picture making, ability to another level by pursuing his MFA in Drawing/Painting at the Academy of Art University where he graduated in 2015. He is now exhibiting throughout the Southeast alongside other distinguished artists. 

 

He is currently showing work at Foster’s Frame and Art in Huntersville, NC and Coffey and Thompson Gallery in Charlotte, NC.

2019 Annual Juried Student Show

For more information about the 2019 Annual Juried Student Show Prospectus Click here!

We are now accepting submissions for the 2019 Annual Juried Student Show! Submission deadline is February 28, 2019 and submission drop-off will be accepted Monday – Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm in Ross Gallery (first floor of Overcash Building).

When dropping off your submission, please have ready:

  1. Completed entry form. Each submission must be signed by art faculty to verify the completion of the work was done during a class in the past academic year(Spring/Summer/Fall 2018 and Spring 2019). Download and print the entry form here.  
  2. Submission images on a cd or flash drive. If you submit a flash drive, it will be returned to you in a timely manner.
  3. Entry fee of $5 for the first 3 submissions, cash or check. Checks should be made out to CPCC Art Galleries. You may submit up to 2 additional submissions for $5 each. The total number of submissions we can accept per student is 5 for a total of $15.

For more information about the 2019 Annual Juried Student Show Prospectus Click here!

When Worlds Collide Now Open!

To kick off our Spring Semester, we have the  privilege of hosting the works of three amazing artists in the Ross Gallery. From now until March 14 we have a mix of digital photography (Nancy O. Albert), polaroid photography (Meg Greene Malvasi) and alcohol ink paintings (Leigh B. Williams). These talented ladies have pulled together three very different artistic styles that complement each other nicely. Stop by and check out the show for yourself and we will tell you more!

Ross Gallery Hours (Overcash Building 1st Floor) Monday-Thursday 10:00-2:00 p.m.

2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show…JUROR ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

This year we are pleased to have Mr. Bryan Wilson, Professional Artist and Art Instructor at Northwest School Of The Arts located in Charlotte, NC as our 2019 Annual Juried Student Art Show Juror. His dedication to the arts and his inspirational guidance encouraging young artist has made him stand out in this year’s selection.

A little about our juror…

Bryan Wilson grew up between New Jersey and Georgia. It was in Georgia, at the age of 16, that he began his artistic career. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Studio Art with a Minor in Graphic Design from Morris Brown College.

 

After graduating college, he became an in-house Graphic Designer for Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. After a couple years, and getting married, he and his wife relocated to Charlotte, NC, where he began teaching art at a public school and obtained his teaching credentials at University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

 

It was in 2012 that Bryan decided to take his painting, and picture making, ability to another level by pursuing his MFA in Drawing/Painting at the Academy of Art University where he graduated in 2015. He is now exhibiting throughout the Southeast alongside other distinguished artists. 

 

He is currently showing work at Foster’s Frame and Art in Huntersville, NC and Coffey and Thompson Gallery in Charlotte, NC.

Happy Holidays from CPCC Art Galleries

We wish everyone Happy Holidays from CPCC Art Galleries!

CPCC will be closed Friday, December 21, 2018 – January 1, 2019.

Ross Art Gallery will open the New Year with our exciting group exhibition,

When Worlds Collide: The Interaction Between Art and Chemistry.

We look forward to seeing everyone in the gallery!

Sincerely,

Megan, Renee, Amelia, and Ziere

Left to right: Amelia, Ziere, Megan, and Renee

The Art Market is Still Going Strong!

The semester might be coming to a close, but we here at the gallery are still keeping the Holiday Market going. Come to the Ross Gallery today to see what we have available. Here is a sneak peak of some unique items we have for sale.

If you’re part of our Visual Arts Club, or you just want a a really cool T-shirt, come and pick one up today!

And while you’re here, “just fork the heck of it” check out these super cool and funky pins by Terry Galante.

Since it is the holiday season, a time when many of us send friends and family greeting cards. Why not, meander over to the next table and peruse our array of gift cards by Nancy Albert and Leigh Williams?

Here are some unique items from Kc Roberge that you are not likely to find in many other places.It is a paw and a mug all in one each one unique and different in design. This is sure to be crowd pleaser.

The Ross Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 10-4pm from now until the 18th. We hope to see you soon.

 

 

 

 

Come Visit the Art Market in the Ross Gallery!

Our Holiday Art Market is still going strong! We have a fantastic variety of handcrafted goods all made by local artists. With such a diversity of items for sale, there is certain to be something to catch anyone’s eye. Those visiting the Ross Gallery, will enjoy wandering through the displays in search of the perfect gift, or treasure perhaps discovering something new and special. The Ross Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 10-4pm. We are extending our hours to December 18th!

It’s Reception Season!

CPCC Central campus has a full calendar of receptions for the month of November and we would love for you to join us for them all (or as many as you can). The schedule and show notes are as follows:

  • Thursday, November 8 from 5-8 pm in Ross Gallery, Central Campus Overcash Building
    • Please join us for the reception for the Holiday Art Market! The market features art from local artists, CPCC faculty, staff, and students. There are lots of pieces priced $50 or less, so please join us for an evening of sweet treats and local art shopping!
  • Wednesday, November 14 from 4-6 pm on the 4th floor of the library, Central Campus Hagemeyer Learning Resource Center
  • Wednesday, November 14 from 6-8 pm in Pease Gallery, Central Campus Lower Level of Learning Resource Center
    • Join us as we host our final Reception in Pease Gallery before demolition of the building. The Airy Knoll Farm Show : Cross-Pollination showcases work from students and professional artists who visited Elizabeth Ross’ farm in Middlebrook, Virginia this summer. This is the final Airy Knoll Farm Show on CPCC campus and we would love for you to join us for an evening of light refreshments and fellowship.