Dan Jacinto College issued the following announcement on May 29
With the Coronavirus sending endless numbers of events to a grinding halt, San Jacinto College has been thrust into a state of careful but timely decisions and altered operations. The South Campus Gallery had to make one of those decisions regarding their annual student showcase.
“Each spring, we usually dedicate our gallery to a student showcase. Allowing students not only in our art programs, but all programs college-wide to submit pieces,” said Bradly Brown, San Jacinto College South Gallery Curator. “There is a judging process and prizes are given to first, second and third place.”
This year the showcase, like many other things, has been very different. When faced with the option to cancel the showcase completely or find an alternate way to continue, Brown and his colleagues decided to move the showcase online.
“There is a comfort that can be found in creating and experiencing art, and we are committed to facilitating that connection, even if it can't be done face-to-face at this time,” Brown said. “We recognize that students may not have the materials they would ordinarily use at home right now, but we’ve encouraged them to be creative and utilize whatever they have access to - rethinking what is typically used to create art.”
The announcement that the All Together Now student showcase would continue online sparked 70 submissions from dance, fine arts, science majors as well as fine arts alumni.
“Moving the showcase online and moving forward is extremely inspiring and motivates the artists. As a community, we are together in this,” said Ajith Nadar, fine arts student and showcase contributor. “I started my first semester right after Hurricane Harvey and ended my last class in the COVID-19 crisis. It has been a long and memorable journey.”
Students like Nadar, have found community in the continuation of the showcase, a goal Brown had from the beginning.
“The gallery plays a role for many students that in these uncertain times brings them together,” Brown said. “By continuing the show, we are hoping to create a sense of community and connection when so many are feeling alone.”
You can view the student submissions Facebook and Instagram at facebook.com/SJCSouthCampusGallery or instagram.com/sjcsouthcampusgallery.
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