Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition is Open at the Helen S. Smith Gallery!

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Sarah Dillon Gilmartin
Thu, Jan 5, 2023 8:21 PM

The Helen S. Smith Gallery presents:
Visual Art Faculty Exhibition

January 4 - March 20, 2022
Closing Reception: Wednesday, March 15, noon

Every two years, the visual art faculty at Green River College presents a group exhibition of their own work. The pandemic caused a disruption that impacted not only the gallery schedule, but art-making generally for artists world-wide. Though it may not be directly evident conceptually, it played a role in studio practice as artists found themselves isolated in their studios. Teaching artists have a unique role in the field as they wear several professional hats.  Their teaching pedagogy and creative practices often overlap.  This exhibition presents media familiar to Green River students but reflects upon divergent personal experimentation and aesthetic, highlighting works that have been made during the pandemic.

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Image above: Matt Johnson,Trial Balloons, Oil on canvas, 2022

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The Helen S. Smith Gallery on Green River College’s main campus was named in honor of the college Foundation’s first President. In addition to being one of the college’s founding members, she was known as a strong advocate for the arts in the community.  The Helen S. Smith Gallery is an academic resource for the Green River campus and regional art community.  Now 50 years and counting, the gallery continues to carry on her legacy as an academic resource to Green River College by presenting compelling and innovative exhibitions featuring emerging and established Northwest Artists throughout the year. The gallery also highlights works by Green River student artists twice annually.

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12401 SE 320th St., Auburn, WA 98092

The Helen S. Smith Gallery presents: Visual Art Faculty Exhibition January 4 - March 20, 2022 Closing Reception: Wednesday, March 15, noon Every two years, the visual art faculty at Green River College presents a group exhibition of their own work. The pandemic caused a disruption that impacted not only the gallery schedule, but art-making generally for artists world-wide. Though it may not be directly evident conceptually, it played a role in studio practice as artists found themselves isolated in their studios. Teaching artists have a unique role in the field as they wear several professional hats. Their teaching pedagogy and creative practices often overlap. This exhibition presents media familiar to Green River students but reflects upon divergent personal experimentation and aesthetic, highlighting works that have been made during the pandemic. [https://mcusercontent.com/bed55a729f7ad04edae6347fc/images/870673c2-f0b1-6a0a-c65d-81d7729b6350.jpg] Image above: Matt Johnson,Trial Balloons, Oil on canvas, 2022 Visit the exhibition in person at the Helen S. 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