(From LC Community and Media Relations) – Laredo College students in the art disciplines will showcase their work in visual arts and music with a gallery exhibit and musical performances in November.
The students of LC Professor of Art Mary Provence will feature their work at the Martha Fenstermaker Memorial Visual Arts Gallery from Friday, Nov. 7 to Dec. 5. “The Giving Gallery” exhibit consists of 75 artworks that are for sale. They are donated by students who will receive $500 art supply kits funded by a generous $10,000 grant from James Avery Jewelry.
The exhibit’s opening reception is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and will follow normal gallery hours until its last day. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours Monday through Thursday are from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
“Art lovers can expect a vibrant and diverse exhibition that reflects the talent and imagination of Laredo College art students,” Provence said. “The show features an array of media including fiber art, paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and mixed media, each piece revealing a glimpse into the students’ creativity and skill development.”
According to Provence, artwork sold through the gallery will replenish the James Avery Jewelry scholarship fund that provided students with art supplies. Buyers can pick up their purchased art on the last day of the exhibit.
For those with “México en la piel,” Mariachis Los Palominos’ Juan Capetillo will perform a farewell solo recital on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Pvt. David B. Barkeley Cantú Veterans Memorial Chapel. Graduating this semester, Capetillo will be joined by bandmates and LC Mariachi Instructor Luis Leal at the recital, who will cheer him on from the audience.
According to Leal, the audience will see firsthand how Capetillo showcases mastery of different mariachi instruments as well as vocal works. It will also be an opportunity for Capetillo to gain experience by performing different styles from the repertoire in a recital setting and to showcase abilities that accompany a soloist.
On Nov. 18, music students will perform at the Pvt. David B. Barkley Cantú Veterans Memorial Chapel. The 6:15 p.m. performance features solo and small ensembles performed by an array of students who have studied Applied Music.
“LC students will have the opportunity to support their fellow students who will share their talents during the recital,” said music instructor Eddie Vandewalker in a call for fellow students to support their classmates and the arts in the community.
