David Larkins, MCCC alumnus and local artist, treated community members to a painting workshop and a presentation on his life, inspirations and creations on Feb. 27. “Every artist has their own little dialect, their own little twang, and that’s what I’m going to show you tonight,” Larkins said. Larkins hosted […]
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Visiting artist hosts workshop, presentation on campus
Visiting artist series set to return to campus
Local award-winning artist and alumnus of MCCC will be visiting campus on Feb. 27, according to a news release. Artist David Larkins will be hosting a workshop/demonstration in Founders Hall, room F-126, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a presentation in the La-Z-Boy Center Atrium from 6:30 to 8:00 […]
Visiting artist shows students how to build experience layer by layer
A painting is deepened and enriched with each brush stroke, transferring a new coat of material from brush to canvas. Visiting artist Cathy Gendron transferred another layer of knowledge to MCCC’s art students during an immersive demonstration and lecture on Monday, Oct. 18. “I love teaching,” Gendron said. “I have […]
Visiting artist shares story at MCCC
Detroit-based painter and activist Anna van Schaap uses her work to communicate powerful messages about women, perfectionism and society. Van Schaap spoke about her work at Monroe County Community College on Oct. 24. The lecture was held in the La-Z-Boy Center Atrium as a part of MCCC’s Visiting Artist series. […]
Visiting artist to speak at MCCC
On Oct. 24, artist Anna van Schaap will visit Monroe County Community College. Van Schaap will speak about her paintings from 6 to 8 p.m. in the La-Z-Boy Atrium. Her work combines elements of emotion with traditional portraits of the female body. “By creating work about the female body, its […]