Coming Soon to the Ross and Overcash Art Galleries

Ross Gallery

(G)LI(T)CHEN

Paul Farmer

Exhibition Dates

August 16 – October 7

Farmer begins with macrophotography, bringing a small organism in to a large scale point of view that provides viewers with the opportunity to observe the minute details in a variety of lichen species. In addition to the photography, Farmer will also exhibit lichen and native plants in terrariums, bringing nature’s living artwork into the gallery space to complement his exhibition. A final interactive twist includes the photographic lichen

“This project received support from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina, the Burke Arts Council, the Caldwell Arts Council, the United Arts Council of Catawba County, the Rock School Arts Foundation, the Hiddenite Center, Iredell Arts Council, and McDowell Arts Council Association.”

www.PaulFarmerartist.com

@paulfarmerartist

 

Overcash Gallery

Once and Again: Alterations

Susan Lenz

Exhibition Dates

August 16 – October 7

Lenz connects art to memory through the use of objects such as vintage gowns, quilts, and old photographs. Words we may connect to these old objects may be recycled, antique, used, or vintage. Lenz’s purpose in using these “old things” is to make legacy visible to the gallery visitor. To form the foundational element of her artwork, Lenz uses the time honored and passed down skill of sewing. Through each stitch she meticulously adheres each object to her work and arranges them in artful and captivating mandalas.

SusanLenz.com

@susanlenz

From the Vault! Adopt a Ceramic Show

 The Art Galleries at Central Piedmont Community College are proud to bring to you a unique exhibition of 3D works of art titled, “From the Vault! Adopt a Ceramic Show.” This is a collection of works not seen by the public eye for years.

The Art Galleries boasts a diverse selection of ceramic artworks in need of a new home. Many of these pieces on exhibition were removed from the college’s old library prior to its demolition on Central Campus. No longer will these ceramics stay in boxes collecting dust in storage. Instead they will soon be unboxed for the viewing pleasure of all our gallery visitors during this special exhibition.

“From the Vault! Adopt a Ceramic Show” is no ordinary art exhibition. It comes with a special twist that The Central Piedmont Art Galleries hopes everyone will find enticing. The goal is to find a new home for each ceramic in the show in a Central Piedmont staff member’s office, rather than return the piece to storage Central Piedmont staff will be invited to “adopt” one of the ceramics for their current office area throughout the exhibition. Since the college already owns all of the ceramics in the show there is no paperwork or payment required for the ceramics, making the adoption process undeniably smooth.

Central Piedmont’s permanent art collection contains more than700 unique works of art with the vast majority created by the college’s visual arts students. Pieces in the collection range from the college’s infancy in the 1960s, to the present day. The ceramics in “From the Vault! Adopt a Ceramic Show” represent a small portion of the collection.

Congratulations to all of our Award Winners from the 2021 Annual Juried Student Art Show

Please take a moment to view our virtual tour of the 2021 Annual Juried Student Art Show

Virtual Tour

First Place

David Vuong Overgrowth

Second Place

Amy Spurling Out With Lanterns

Third Place

Brianna Mandat Film Still 1 (Salacia)

John White Photography Purchase Award

Marlene Riley Morning Muse

Arzberger Purchase Award

Olivia Squyres Grow Through What you Go Through

Painting Award

Dru Swan Musing

Painting Award

Scotty Townsend Self Protection

Presidential Purchase Award

Addison Durfee Bella

Kappy Award

Brandon Wong Styles Hand and Hand

Kappy Award

Addison Durfee Fabric Study

Foundation Purchase Award

Stephen Homer Untitled (Teapot)

Visiting the Galleries During the Spring 2021 Semester

Thank you for your interest in Alice Ballard’s exhibition My Mother Took the Ming Rose out of the Cradle and our 2021 Annual Juried Student Art Show. 
 
The Gallery is open Monday – Wednesday from 10 – 2 p.m. Other times during the week including weekends are available by appointment. Please contact Amelia Zytka at Amelia.Zytka@cpcc.edu to schedule an appointment.  
 
Alice has a Facebook Live lecture scheduled on April 14th, at 11 a.m. The lecture will appear automatically on the Central Piedmont Arts Facebook Page as soon as we go live the day of. If you do not see it try refreshing your screen. Facebook Live lectures are also available for viewing after the lecture ends.
To access Alice’s lecture on April 14th please follow this link
Due to state mandates from Governor Cooper and our College’s COVID 19 protocols, we ask that all visitors kindly fill out the Visitor Health Form prior to arrival. If you plan on visiting the show more than once in the same week, you only need to fill out one form per week.
Here is the link to our Visitor Health Form

2021 Annual Juried Student Art Show

Central Piedmont Community College Students are invited to submit their artworks for our 2021 Annual Juried Student Art Show that begins on March 23rd! 2D and 3D works will be accepted, so feel welcome to submit your best works from your classes made through 2020-2021. Students who have work featured are capable of receiving a variety of awards. For more information, please contact

Written by Scotty Townsend

Live Video Feed of the Ross and Overcash Art Galleries!

We are very excited to introduce our live feed of the Ross and Overcash Art Galleries! Pop in virtually for guided virtual tour. We will be available Monday-Wednesday from 10-2 p.m. to give live tours virtually. We look forward to seeing you!

Click here to access the live feed

If you are having difficulty accessing the live feed please email Art Gallery Coordinator Amelia Zytka at Amelia.zytka@cpcc.edu

The live feed will not be available the week of February 1. We apologize for the inconvenience.