Worcester, MA - The Fourth Annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Art Exhibition will be on display at ARTSWorcester (Aurora Gallery) from February 15 through March 14, 2008.
The show is a juried group exhibition culled from emerging student artists within the Consortium and will 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 that exists within the local higher education community. Participating institutions are Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Atlantic Union College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State College.
College participation is coordinated by Catherine Wilcox-Titus, Ph.D., assistant professor of art history at Worcester State College. The exhibition is sponsored in part by the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. and is free and open to the public. Works for the show were chosen by juror Katherine French, director of the Danforth Museum. Cash prizes awarded are:
First prize ($250): Melissa Bickley, Clark University
Second prize ($150): David Pitcher, Clark University
Third prize ($75): Sarah Lawler, Clark Univeristy
Honorable mentions: Sarah Chickering-Burchesky, Clark University; Jamie Irvins, Worcester State College; Mathew Angelis, Worcester State College; Peter Serano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Natalie Ford, Atlantic Union College; Teresa Cooper, Clark University; Meredith McCarthy, Anna Maria College
The ARTSWorcester Aurora Gallery (660 Main Street) is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours are available by appointment. The gallery isclosed Sunday and Monday.