CALENDAR ADVISORY
May 31, 2013

Contact: Jeff Lowrance, 704.330.6660, jeff.lowrance@cpcc.edu

CPCC Ross Gallery to display CMS students’ artwork
Exhibit part of an educational outreach program between the Bechtler Museum, CPCC and CMS

WHAT: As part of an educational outreach program with the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will display a series of self-portraits created by Mallard Creek High School students that were inspired by a special exhibition at the museum – “Giacometti: Memory and Presence.”

The Bechtler exhibition showcased Giacometti’s life and career, portraying him as one of the most recognized 20^th century modernists. The class of 17 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) students visited the museum in January to view the artist’s works in person.  During the visit, students were able to examine each Giacometti piece in detail, including the many techniques the artist used to create each work of art. Following the field trip, the high school students were able to return to their Advanced Visual Arts class and apply the same artistic methods to their own self-portraits.

The students’ collective efforts will go on display beginning June 22 in the college’s Ross Galleries, located on CPCC’s Central Campus. The visual showcase will feature 17 acrylic on canvas self-portraits that range in size from 24” x 16” to 20” x 20.” The public is invited to view the exhibit or attend the artists’ reception, being held on June 27 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in CPCC’s Ross Gallery.

WHEN:
June 22 – August 5, 2013
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday – Thursday

Opening reception: June 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

WHERE: Ross Gallery I, Overcash Building, 1201c Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC  28204

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Grace Cote at 704.330.2722 ext. 3183 or at grace.cote@cpcc.edu.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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