Art Gallery Exhibits
The Southwestern Michigan College Art Gallery in the Dale A. Lyons Building brings a variety of artists to the Dowagiac Campus to display their work. An exhibit of student and faculty work is also on display through exhibits during the Fall and Winter semesters.
Typically, a reception is held for each exhibit which gives guests an opportunity to talk with the artists themselves. Refer to the Art Gallery Calendar for information on the artists' receptions.
Admission to the exhibits is open to the public and is free of charge.
The schedule of Art Gallery exhibits for the 2009-2010 academic year are listed below.
Art Gallery Hours
The Art Gallery at Southwestern Michigan College is located in the Dale A. Lyons Building, Room 108 at the Dowagiac Campus.
| Monday-Friday* | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday and Wednesday* | 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
| *September through April. | |
| Gallery closed from May through August and during college observed holidays. | |
| For Gallery Information Call: (269) 782-1251 | |
Students from the College of Creative Studies |
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| September 3 – September 24, 2009 | |
| Reception and Gallery Talk: Thursday, September 24 at 12:30 PM | |
| Megan Boltz and Nathan Lomas are recent BFA graduates. SMC alumnus Alexandra Chapman is an animation major at the school. [Shown Megan Boltz, "Untitled #12", mixed media; Alex Chapman, "Two Boys", pastel; Nathan Lomas, "Never", photograph.] | |
Jon Hook and Andrea Peterson, "Into the Woods" |
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| October 5 – October 27, 2009 | |
| Reception and Gallery Talk: Tuesday,October 27 at 12:30 PM | |
| Hook Pottery Paper combines Jon’s ceramics with Andrea’s handmade paper and relief prints. [Shown Jon Hook, "Vessel", ceramic; Andrea Peterson, "Element", relief print] | |
Catherine McCormick and Mona Witt, "Trees, Trails & Tranquility" |
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| November 2 – November 20, 2009 | |
| Reception and Gallery Talk: Wednesday, November 4 at 12:30 PM | |
| These two members of the Northern Indiana Pastel Society find their inspiration in the landscape. [Shown Catherine McCormick, "Welcome Sign", pastel; Mona Witt, "Before Harvest", pastel. | |
Fall Semester Student Exhibit |
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| November 30 – December 11, 2009 | |
| Reception: Wednesday, December 9 at 12:30 PM | |
| The show features a sampling of recent student work. | |
Peggy Day, "Streets and Stories" |
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| January 11 – January 28, 2010 | |
| Reception and Gallery Talk: Thursday, January 28 at 12:30 PM | |
| Peggy Day is an award winning photographer who worked for Fortune 500 advertising agencies. She is currently at work on a new installment of her street photography series. [Shown "2nd Hand Store", ink jet print] | |
James Deeb and Linda Rivera, "From the Basement to the Attic" |
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| February 8 – February 25, 2010 | |
| Reception and Gallery Talk: Thursday, February 25 at 12:30 PM | |
| These two Chicago artists create paintings and prints. Linda is an SMC alumnus who earned her BFA from the University of Illinois. [Shown James Deeb, "Above the Fray", oil; Linda Rivera, "Rictus", oil] | |
SMC Art Faculty Exhibit, "New Work" |
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| March 15 – April 1, 2010 | |
| Reception and Gallery Talk: Wednesday, March 24 at 12:30 PM | |
| See new work by our talented art faculty. [Shown Fred Dodd, "Shaving in a War Zone", photograph; Bill Rothwell, "Watching from Above", oil] | |
Winter Semester Student Exhibit |
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| April 8 – April 21, 2010 | |
| Reception: Wednesday, April 21 at 12:30 PM | |
| This exhibit highlights the best student work from winter semester. | |
Sophomore Scholarship Exhibit |
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| April 23 –April 28, 2010 | |
| No Reception | |
| Art majors returning for 2010 – 2011 show their portfolios. | |
