Art galleries spread across Sinclair Community College are continuing to bring high quality craftsmanship to campus. From building hall displays to the eclectic galleries of professional art in Building 13, there’s something for every art enthusiast to discover.
Sinclair’s list of acclaimed art spaces includes the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, the Works on Paper Gallery, and the Student Galleries, among others. Shows and exhibitions are held throughout the year, offering visitors an opportunity to see a range of disciplines including wood sculpture, ceramics, and 2D installations, created by talents from the local community and beyond.
Amanda Grieve, Galleries Coordinator and Collections Curator at Sinclair, manages rotating galleries and permanent collections on campus.
“We have many spaces where professional and student art is on display. They are regularly rotated and we advise art lovers to keep an eye on our website and social media for the latest news,” said Grieve. “The exhibits help art students see how what they are learning is applied in the real world, in addition to celebrating artistic excellence within the student body.”
Photography enthusiasts have the ZoneVI Photography Gallery to enjoy, while the Skyway Gallery between Building 2 and 10 offers visitors on the go a healthy dose of artistry. The Hypotenuse Gallery typically showcases a mixture of professional and student examples of 3D media.
According to Grieve, the artwork on display is changed regularly throughout the year. Calls are put out for art to different institutions and across social media. After submissions are made, a committee reviews each work to determine which ones will be displayed on campus. To Grieve, who is responsible for ensuring art on campus is taken care of and displayed properly, it is more than an opportunity to educate students and visitors to Sinclair.
“I have always enjoyed art and fell into the role of gallery director at a local organization. It was great working with artists and being a part of the gallery setting, I fell in love with it. When the opportunity to come to Sinclair presented itself I applied and am very pleased to be here,” said Grieve. “My favorite part of the job is seeing the artworks up close and the constant rotation of pieces.”
Visitors to any of Sinclair’s galleries can see Grieve’s passion for her work throughout the many expertly organized exhibits on campus. They can get a fresh look at how Sinclair’s rotation of artwork brings in new installations on September 20, when a two person show begins at the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery. There, the eclectic multidisciplinary work of Greg Blair will meet the visual artistry of Tracy Miller-Robbins. Additionally, the Works on Paper Gallery, during that time, will host the pop-surrealism inspired creations of Brian Fencl in an exhibition titled “The Modern Punchinello.”
Ismael Mujahid
Reporter