St. Clair County Community College’s annual faculty art showcase, “Collectively Independent” is now open for exploration in the SC4 Fine Arts Gallery.
Now in its sixth consecutive year, the showcase features thought-provoking pieces on various subject matter in a wide array of mediums. Each piece on display is an original work from faculty members who lead courses in graphic design, art history, photography and more.
“This annual exhibit is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the very talented art and design faculty here at SC4,” says Sarah Flatter, professor of fine arts. “This exhibit is one of my favorites, because it gives faculty members the opportunity to show off their talents to a wider audience. It is a great show of work and worth checking out!”
From sculptures and photographs to custom-designed skateboard decks and beer labels, the exhibit offers a unique opportunity for SC4 students to observe the artistic interests and expertise of the instructors who interact with them every day.
“This exhibit displays just how skilled and well-qualified our faculty members are,” Says Celeste Skalnek, director of college, cultural and alumni relations. “I think it shows our students and community the level of artistic ability these instructors bring to the classroom as experts in their fields.”
“Collectively Independent” runs until Nov. 12 and is free and open to the public.
The center – the only one of its kind in St. Clair County and the Blue Water Area – will provide interactive teaching and learning opportunities for students and guests of all ages through exhibits, a maker space and educational programming opportunities. A series of custom and unique interactive hands-on exhibits will complement the college’s existing exhibits in the Dr. Bassam H. Nasr Science Museum, which is housed in the Experience Center.
In addition to SC4’s already established Nasr exhibits, Super Science Day will feature travelling and temporary exhibits and programming to give community members a glimpse into the Experience Center’s future potential for the region. The event will offer guests the opportunity to conduct 10 super science experiments, explore music and movement through a sonic display, and marvel at a wide selection of live animals and demonstrations led by Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center experts.
Dr. Chris Gilliard, professor of English and rhetoric at Macomb Community College and 2018 Digital Pedagogy Lab faculty at the University of Mary Washington, will deliver this year’s keynote address. His presentation, “Interrogating Access: Privacy, Equity & Open Education,” will focus on understanding the risks and vulnerabilities of OER in contemporary society. Other topics at this year’s conference range from remixing OER for the classroom to measuring the impact of OER initiatives and more.
