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Documentary on pot critic to debut during SXSW
Jennifer Gracia Reporter Hanging out at the beach during spring break is fine, but if you would like a change of scenery then maybe SXSW can serve as an alternative. The annual music and film festival runs March 13-22 in Austin. Among the highlights this year is the premiere of the film “Rolling Papers,” a documentary about the Denver Post’s first pot critic, Ricardo Baca, and the effect it had on journalism. Directed by Denver native Mitch Dickman, the film follows the cannabis critic during his first year at the Denver Post and the new site The Cannabist, at…
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.
Artist tells students to embrace their struggle
The Art Department’s first guest speaker since the pandemic started praised Del Mar’s art students during a visit to the Fine Arts Building on Nov. 9. Jimmy Pena, a self-taught artist, encouraged the students to learn as much as they can while they pursue their art degree. “I wish I would have gone to art school to learn about the history of art and all the techniques. It’s a good thing you all are here to continue learning about art,” Pena said. Pena, an artist from K-Space Contemporary Art Studios, spoke to a packed room of art students as he…