The creativity of Pueblo Community College students is on display through Dec. 12 in the Fall 2023 Student Art Show. The exhibit is presented by the Fine Arts, Humanities & Media Communications department.
Students and their work were recognized during an opening reception Dec. 7. Participants submitted pieces in the categories of 2D design, 3D design sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and metalwork, drawing and photography.
Awards were given for first, second and third place in each category, as well as honorable mention. Additional recognition went to the best of show, juror’s choice and chair’s choice award recipients. PCC President Patty Erjavec selected the President’s Purchase Award to become part of the college’s permanent collection.
A virtual gallery of the exhibit is available online. The physical exhibit is open to the public through Dec. 12 in the San Juan Gallery on the second floor of the San Juan building.
Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and admission is free. Parking is available in the adjacent lot on Marilyn Place.
Fall 2023 Student Art Show winners:
2D design
First place – “Silent Running” by Stephanie Boulet
Second place – “Twisted Raven” by Jake Iberg
Third place – “Birth of Babalon” by Michael McDonald
Honorable mention – "Stellar State of Mind" by Nathan Gonzalez; "Abstract Bottles" by Connor Cochran; "Love Story" by Amy Boren
3D design
First place – “Fish Box” by Jose Unzueta-Martinez
Second place – “Abandoned Beauty” by Connor Cochran
Third place – “Cherry Wine” by Emma Harry
Honorable mention – “Around the World” by Jerrod Evans; “The Guardians of Nature” by Amy Boren
Ceramics
First place – “Divine Invention” by Crystal Harman
Second place – “Autumn Bounty” by Shea Williamson
Third place – “Organic to Ocean” by Allison Magro
Honorable mention – “Cross on the Hill” by James Misiaszek; “Skeptic” by Corinne Wilder; “Blue-Blue” by Josefine Queen
Drawing
First place – “Self Portrait” by Lauren O’Mara
Second place – “It's Forever Settled” by Rosa Chavez
Third place – “Twilight Magic” by Kristina Parr
Honorable mention – “Ponyo” by Shaina Diedrichs; “Look Up” by Amber Denner; “Heartbroken” by Karina Moffitt
Jewelry
First place – “Ring” by Jason Hagin
Second place – “Hei-tiki” by Slade Perer
Third place – “Love takes flight” by Chris Wells
Honorable mention – “Podium Ring” by Lucas Bays; “Copper Trio Ring” by Caden Brucks; “Struck by Lightning” by Jonny Maes
Photography
First place – “Pueblo Neon Alley” by Christian Aragon
Second place – “Mountain Road” by Jake Iberg
Third place – “scrapbook sky” by Nayeli Loya
Honorable mention – “Reservoir” by Josefine Queen; “Midnight Pharmacy” by Connor Cochran
Juror’s choice – “Second Self Portrait” by Lauren O’Mara
Chair’s choice – “Surreal” by Jesse Sigler
President’s Purchase Award – “Second Self Portrait” by Lauren O’Mara
Best of show – “Undead” by Shea Williamson
