ELLISVILLE – Eleven Jones College sophomore art students had the chance to display their art as part of the Sophomore Art Exhibit in the Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery before graduation. The aspiring artists were also honored for their accomplishments at a reception hosted by the college. This Exhibit was the final opportunity for these graduates to show off their talents. JC art instructor Melanie Eubanks explained, to have graduates learn how to display their artwork in a gallery will prepare them for future exhibitions.
“We prepare them in all aspects of art from learning technique and the technical aspects of creating art, to learning how to best display their artwork. Students are taught how to display and label artwork, and how to arrange pieces of art to show. This is their opportunity to apply that knowledge before they graduate,” said Eubanks.
Sophomore artists who participated in the Sophomore Art Exhibit included Thomas Broadhead of Sandersville, Tyree Chapman of Hattiesburg, Mandy Dupree of Louin, Mirranda Oakes of Seminary, Jodie Pierce of Laurel, Nasya Pittman of Petal, Tyler Powe of Wayne County, Reagan Skinner of Wayne County, Trinity Stewart of Ellisville, Jessica Wade of Laurel and Alexandria Wittneber of Gulfport.
For more information about the JCJC art show or to arrange a visit to the gallery contact the gallery office at 601-477-4148. The Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The gallery is closed for lunch daily from 11:30 until noon. If you want to know more about the JCJC Fine Arts Department check out the JC Fine Arts Facebook page at JCFineArts.