Second Annual Worcester Consortium College Art Show

a juried group exhibition

For Immediate Release: February 9, 2006
Contact: Jan Seymour, ARTSWorcester, 508-755-5142, info@artsworcester.org

On view: February 24 – March 31, 2006
Opening Reception: February 24, 2006 6:00 – 9:00 pm

ARTSWorcester invites you to join us for the opening reception of the “Second Annual Worcester Consortium College Art Show” on Friday, February 24, 2006 from 6:00–9:00 p.m. in the ARTSWorcester Gallery at the Aurora Hotel at 660 Main Street, Worcester. Refreshments will be offered.

“Second Annual Worcester Consortium College Art Show” a juried group exhibition culled from among students of the Worcester Consortium College include works in mixed media, photography, fiber, works on paper, sculpture, and painting. This exhibition, which began in 2005, highlights the wealth of artistic talent which exists within our local college community. Among those institutions participating are: Anna Marie College, Assumption College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Quinsigamond Community College, and Worcester State College.

Out of over 175 works entered for the show, 45 pieces were chosen by jurors Susan Stoops of the Worcester Art Museum and Randi Hopkins of Allston Skirt Gallery, Boston. Prizes were awarded: 1st Prize ($250) to Jessica Kingston of Assumption College for her painting “Sweet November”; 2nd Prize ($150) to Mary Martin of Holy Cross for her painting “Sunday”; and a Jurors’ Honorable Mentions to David Howland of Clark University for his photographs “Weather Control” and “ 3 am Gardening” and to Nick Gennetti of Worcester State College for his handmade book “Perry the Maple.”

• “Second Annual Worcester Consortium College Art Show,” a mixed media exhibition at ARTSWorcester Gallery at the Aurora February 24 – March 31, 2006.
• Opening reception is Friday, February 24, 2006 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This occasion is free and open to the public and will feature refreshments and music.
• Sponsors for the “Second Annual Worcester Consortium College Art” show include: The Colleges of the Worcester Consortium, Inc., Anna Marie College, Assumption College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Quinsigamond Community College, and Worcester State College.
• The ARTSWorcester Aurora Gallery is free and open to the public.
• The ARTSWorcester Aurora Gallery hours at the Aurora are: Tuesdays and Saturdays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extended hours are available by appointment. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.
• Call 508-755-5142 for more information, or email info@artsworcester.org, or visit our website www.artsworcester.org.
• On exhibition at the ARTSWorcester Quinsigamond Gallery are the works of photographer Robert Balogh.
• ARTSWorcester is funded in part by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, The Fletcher Foundation, The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation, the Hoche-Scofield Foundation, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and business partners Davis Publications, Inc. and Mirick O’Connell.
• If you have questions or for more information, contact Jan Seymour, Executive Director, ARTSWorcester, at (508) 755-5142 and at info@artsworcester.org.