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60th CAIN National Art Show on display through April 17

Students and staff mingled in a promising crowd at the 60th annual CAIN National Art Show opening on Feb. 13. Photography, painting, and sculptures were displayed at the show juried by Tabitha Whitley.  “Everybody shows up and we all participate,” said Art Professor Kerstin Dale. “It’s a fun event— it’s good for everybody. Everybody feels comfortable.” The show takes place in the Fine Arts Center on Del Mar’s Heritage Campus. Each year there is a different juror.    The CAIN National Art Show is a celebration of growth and expression for artists across the country. This year Del Mar received…

Artist draws inspiration from travels and background

Guest lecture artist Sharon Kopriva came by Richardson Performance Hall at Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus on Feb. 17 to introduce a few of her pieces that will be shown at DMC’s 56th annual National Drawing and Small Sculpture Show. Kopriva is the guest juror for the show. According to Assistant Professor of Art Benjamin Ogrodnik, Kopriva is a multidiscipline artist whose work is mysterious and timeless. Kopriva’s work consists of sculptures, drawings, and paintings. The Houston-based sculptor and painter portrays her Catholic faith through her artwork. Kopriva said her piece “Pendent Woman” portrays a new period of light in…

Juried Student Art Exhibition now open

Walking through the second floor hallway of the Fine Arts Building, students will likely notice several works of art. They are part of the 29th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, which kicked off March 30. Student Art Association members collected student artwork for the exhibition, which is free and open to the public and also features some works for sale. More than $2,500 was awarded to students with winning pieces in the show. The artwork will be on display through April 27. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. Author…