May 2009

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Saddleback College Art Exhibit 2009 & Reception

Posted by CotoBlogzz | 4/06/2009 |12:30 PM

Mssion Viejo, CA – The popular Saddleback College student art exhibition returns on April 30^th through May 13^th with works from studio art, photography and graphic design students.

Selected from over 400 submitted entries, 80 works were chosen and will be on display in the Art Gallery with a variety of media including drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, sculpture, photography, mixed media and graphics.

On Thursday evening, April 30^th, from 6-9pm, there will be a pot-luck artist’s reception and awards ceremony with food from 6-7pm and the awards announcement will be given at 7:15pm.

Cash awards and certificates will be given in four categories: 2-dimensional arts, 3-dimensional arts, photography, and jewelry design. There will also be a “Best of Show” award, which wins the top cash prize and can be from any of the four categories. Admission is free.

The college’s Art Gallery is one of South Orange County ’s primary outlets for creative expression in traditional and conceptual art. Exhibitions featuring works by local, regional and nationally known artists are presented from September to July. The Art Gallery is an important part of the instructional program. Students enrolled in the gallery display and exhibition classes learn how to plan, design, install and organize gallery space through art exhibitions.

Art Exhibit, Photo Courtesy Saddleback College

Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo , just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the third left to “ Theatre Circle ,” turning right into Lot 12.

Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College recently celebrated its 40^th year of providing quality higher education to the south Orange County community. For more information on the college and its programs, please visit www.saddleback.edu. For Fine Arts events, visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.

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