2020 Student Fine Art Show!

This year’s Student Fine Art Show was absolutely wonderful!!!   On the evening of February 26th we gathered to celebrate all our Fine Art Department Students and those who were juried into the 2020 Student Fine Art Show.  A special thanks goes to Professor Stacy Slaten, for organizing the entire show!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

At 5:00pm, people began pouring in to check out all the amazing artwork.  Anya peering out to say Hi!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

The artwork is incredible this year.  The technical prowess is evident.

It’s always an joy to have our gallery to show how creative and talented our  students are!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

The reception evening also offers a great opportunity for students to discuss their work with an engaged audience.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Of course it’s also a night for creating memories for their time, here at NOVA.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Our Provost, Dr. Haggray is always in attendance and a big supporter of all our Alexandria Arts Departments.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

The reception is also a great night for parents, friends and family  to see the work of all those they’ve been supporting.  Many of the students quietly work away until the pieces are ‘show ready.’

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Dr. McClellan, our Dean for the Liberal Arts Department, fully invests time and efforts to help make sure our Fine Arts Programs are supported and that our students, faculty and staff are appreciated.  We are thrilled to have him in our corner : )

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

We were also lucky to have our new Northern Virginia Community College President, Dr. Kress, in attendance.

She gave a truly inspiring speech that touted the talents and efforts of every student in the Arts who has been working hard to become the great artist they are destined to be.  There are many who may not have gotten into this years show, or even won awards this year, but who are tremendously talented, creative and worthy a huge applause for being bold enough to put themselves out there by being visually expressive and sharing their creative efforts.  I have to agree whole-heartedly.  So many talents in our department who have amazing futures ahead 🙂

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

We were also fortunate to have a phenomenal juror, Sarah Hardesty.  Sarah’s drawings, paintings, and installations have been included in numerous exhibitions including VisArts, Rockville, MD; Metro Micro Gallery, Arlington, VA; ISE Cultural Foundation, New York, NY; Davidson Contemporary, New York, NY; MPG Gallery, Boston, MA; Wheaton College, MA; the Tucson Museum of Art and MoCA Tucson, AZ. She has been awarded residencies at the MacDowell Colony, the Wassaic Project, the Carriage House at Islip Art Museum, Santa Fe Art Institute and Vermont Studio Center. Grants include the Joan Mitchell Foundation, a Leon Levy award, and a VFIC Mednick Fellowship. She received her MFA in Painting from the University of Arizona in 2005, and her BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College in 1998. She was born in Strong, Maine and currently lives and works in the Washington DC area. She is an Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Marymount University and a resident artist at the Arlington Arts Center

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

She really enjoyed being able to work with us and found it difficult to chose from all the wonderful work submitted.  That said, she put together an amazing show that showcased well.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Everyone is always surprised when they win and Thuy was surprised to win for her honorable mention and then to win again later!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

The awards ceremony is a great time to support those who win the top prizes.  Especially when we know all that went into becoming the artists they are.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Congratulations to all the winners!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

It’s a proud moment for everyone.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Of course the students are the most surprised!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley
Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Go Josh!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Professor Stacy Slaten, who heads our 2-D department loved meeting with the students and their families.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

It’s great to see the students who have worked so hard to be amazing artists, get some recognition.  Congrats Iana and Sam!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Some of the works were so technically amazing, you just had to take picture!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley
Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Anthony, Thuy and Diana, are some of our amazing artists!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Congratulations to Noria for winning 2nd place!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Amy and Simon showing each other their latest artistic projects.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Thumbs up indeed! Matthew and Thuy having a great time!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

I walked by and overheard a gallery-goer say this was their favorite piece.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Looking at Miranda’s amazing conte crayon with our juror.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Mary Higgens, curator for the Rachel M. Schlesinger Center Concert Hall and Arts Center speaking to Thuy.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Yep, Thuy received two awards and both are well deserved.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Stacy is a very proud teacher!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Moustafa was thrilled to get into this years show!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Lucy and Emu enjoyed the night.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

So many proud families.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Happy  Students are my favorite moment to capture 🙂

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

It’s hard to find happier students and Marjorie and Franny!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

All is all the Student Fine Art Show is a great moment in time for all our students.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Congratulations to everyone’s creative endeavors and to those being able to show this year.

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

Looking forward to see what more they are working on this semester!!!