The Student Art Showcase Committee would like to congratulate Ivan Ortega for placing first in the Poster Design Contest. Ivan is a Graphic Design AAS student in the Visual Art & Design Department. Be sure to look for his design to grace posters, banners and electronic signage throughout the Salt Lake Community College campuses.
SLCC students can submit artwork online March 1-13, 2023. Beginning Wednesday, March 1, use the button below to submit your artwork. https://2023slcc.artcall.org
Awards Presentation Friday, March 31, 2023 / 6 p.m. Salt Lake Community College Multipurpose Room 1575 South State Street / SLC, UT
Exhibit Dates April 3 – 13, 2023 Salt Lake Community College Multipurpose Room 1575 South State Street / SLC, UT
The Visual Art & Design Department invites all Salt Lake Community College students to participate in a poster design contest announcing the 2023 SLCC Student Art Showcase.
This contest is open to all presently enrolled SLCC and SLCC Concurrent Enrollment students. Professionals, instructors, or students working as professionals are not eligible. Entrants must be able to verify student status.
The winning poster design will be used to promote the 2023 SLCC Student Art Showcase on campus as well as other venues and media. In addition, $200 will awarded to the winner.
After two years of online reviews, AIGA was excited to allow guests from all over Utah to come together for this event once again to network and see all the up-and-coming talent our state has to offer. For the students, this was a unique opportunity to receive face-to-face feedback about their portfolios and gain valuable advice, insight, and industry information from some of the top creative professionals in the local design community.
Jeri Colvin’s portfolio.STANDING: Emily Slingerland and Alan Muy. SEATED LEFT to RIGHT: Amelia Beh, Brittany Blackburn, Sylvia Bunker, Anna Daniel.
All presenting students were given space to openly display their portfolios. These students were also assigned times to meet one-on-one with a number of different design professionals to discuss their portfolio and receive invaluable feedback. Students also met other students and general admission guests.
Anna Nina Daniel
All presenting students were invited to attend a panel discussion of various Utah professionals who shared their insights about working in the design industry in Utah, what they look for when viewing portfolios and choosing qualified candidates, and other helpful information.
Brittany Blackburn
Panel Discussion Members:
Amanda Boshard | Creative Director – Sans Serif
Seth Davis | Creative Director – Entrata
Landon Larsen | Product Design Manager – Podium
Kesia Nielsen | Co-Founder – The Keen Agency and… SLCC VAD Graphic Design AAS alumnus!
Jared Strain | Creative Director/Co-Founder – Super Top Secret
Sylvia Bunker
Students presenting at AIGA:
Amelia Beh Brooklyn Beirle Brittany Blackburn Sylvia Bunker Jeri Colvin Anna Nina Daniel Emily Slingerland Alan Muy
Amelia BehAlan Muy
Some of SLCC’s very talented students were unable to attend the AIGA Student Portfolio Review this year. Instead they were able to secure private interviews with some of Salt Lake’s industry professionals. Kudos to:
Ethan Hanna Alyssa Huff Gama Lucas Garcia Ariel Martin
Congratulations to all our students for their hard work. And good luck in those future job interviews. Your work is fantastic!
LOCATION The George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Art Gallery is located on the east side of Salt Lake Community College South City Campus at 1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115.
HOURS The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visual Art & Design Professor Whitney King Hyans is happy to invite you to view the work of many talented full time and adjunct faculty in the Visual Art & Design Department at Salt Lake Community College. Professor Hyans has organized and presented this biennial event since 2015.
With many thanks to the talented participants, and also Dean Richard Scott / College of Arts, Communication & Media, and Associate DeanBryan Griggs / Division of Visual Art & Design, for their support.
Please consider this an opportunity to purchase original artwork.
FREE & OPEN to SLCC Students & Our Guests of the Community
For more information contact Professor Whitney King Hyans: whitney.hyans@slcc.edu 801-957-3474
Exhibit Dates: April 4 through April 14*, 2022 Salt Lake Community College Multipurpose Room 1575 South State Street / SLC, UT
Monday through Friday / 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*Exhibit closes at 4 p.m. on April 14.
Poster Contest Winner by Everest Barrowes
For the past 37 years, the Salt Lake Community College Visual Art & Design Department faculty has organized the Art Showcase to display the talents of SLCC students.
President Deneece Huftalin – Salt Lake Community College
Dean Richard Scott – School of Arts, Communication & Media
PRESIDENT’S AWARD “View of a Bird’s Eye” by Dylan Anderson
DEAN’S AWARD “Weighing the Options” by Emma Zaugg
GUEST SHOW JUDGES
The four independent judges for the Showcase were invited from the working artist community and represented a wide range of art disciplines. The Committee thanks them for their expertise and time spent supporting our show!
Robert Barrett Steward Craig Jennifer Palmer Peterson Timothy
Judge’s Choice Award “Cass” by Jessica Barlocker
Judge’s Choice Award “Masks for a Cause” by Emily Slingerland
Judge’s Choice Award “Scout & Grumble” by Ramona Startup
Judge’s Choice Award “SAD no. 2 – Week Old Burger and Fries” by Paul Ward
INK GROUP AWARD “Neuland John Steinbeck Quote” by Ariel Martin
Terry Martin Award “Golden Glow” by Brooklyn Ottens
Award of Excellence “In Case You Didn’t Remember” by Sharyl Meyers Adamson
Award of Excellence “Avocado” byChuck Call
Award of Excellence “Signs of the Times Zine” by Anna Daniel
Award of Excellence “Project Snooze Cylinder” byAriel Martin
Award of Excellence “Ariel’s Boro Guide Queens – Self-Portrait” by Ariel Martin
Award of Excellence “Toy” byJude Davis
Award of Excellence “Phantasmic” byEmma Muller
Award of Excellence “Madame Ruth Lilith Lilypad” byRobyn Kibbie
Award of Excellence “Teacher’s Hand” byZahir Lawrence
Award of Excellence “Breaking Through” byEllette Schneider
Award of Excellence “Home for Christmas” byJessica Silva
Award of Excellence “Imaginary Capture” byEmma Zaugg
To see all award winners and pieces accepted into the show:
In addition to those above, these behind-the-scenes hardworking VAD Faculty listed below, helped jury the show, hang the show, provide security, gather awards, and once the show is over will tear down and return artwork.
Their dedication to our students, and preparation for the showcase, should be applauded:
Rob Adamson
Chad Erekson
Rick Graham
Whitney King Hyans
Neal Reiland
Trudy Richardson
Ed Rosenberger
Robinson Valenzuela
We would also like to thank the generous support of:
Dean Richard Scott – School of Arts, Communication & Media
Bryan Griggs – VAD Associate Dean
Josh Elstein – Center for Arts & Media Coordinator
James Walton – Art Gallery & Event Coordinator
Cindy Denos – VAD Administrative Assistant
Alyssa Claerhout – VAD Specialist
SLCC Student Association
SLCC Arts & Cultural Events
We hope to see you next year for the 2023 Showcase! GREAT SHOW EVERYONE!
Virtual National Leadership & Skills Conference June 21 – 24, 2021
Congratulations to Graphic Design & Communications student Brittani Hodgkinson!
The Visual Art & Design Department of Salt Lake Community College is very proud of Brittani for bringing home the Silver Award in Advertising Design! Brittani placed second in this national contest showcasing career and technical education students. SkillsUSA conducts this contest annually as a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA serves more than 372,655 students and instructors annually.
From Brittani:
“Here is my submission for SkillsUSA nationals. I had 1.5 hours to do a technical challenge by recreating an advertisement (not posted here), and then 4 hours to complete 30+ hand drawn thumbnails, a logo, three instagram ads, a bag design, and a sticker.”
“The company was Greenie Feelys: Love the Earth and the goal was to present eco-awareness in a new and refreshing way. My focus was on loving the planet, which is why my logo is the earth in the shape of a heart. We had to do two versions: full color and single color.”
“For the ads, I decided to do something lighthearted and yet serious underneath by using mythological/aliens as an excuse to love the planet. I would have loved to draw in an alien ship in the first ad, but time was so crunched, I didn’t make it.I hope that you enjoy these designs!”
SLCC Visual Art & Design Department Assistant Professor Virag White organized the state event to allow Brittani to participate virtually. This was no small feat due to many security paramaters put forth by SkillsUSA. Many thanks to Virag for her dedication in supporting Brittani and representing the SLCC Visual Art & Design Department and Graphic Design & Communications program, as an expert SkillsUSA advisor!
AIGA Salt Lake City’s annual Student Portfolio Review was held on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The event was shown online for a second year due to Covid!
This was an opportunity to gain valuable advice, insight, and industry information from some of the top creative professionals in our local design community.
The virtual keynote presentation was given by the innovative Mick Champayne.
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Speaker Bio
Mick Champayne is a designer by daylight and an illustrator by moonlight from Chicago. In a nutshell, she loves internet culture, navel-gazing about the future, and imagining how designers can support people’s values and intentions.
Currently an associate creative director at Instrument, she likes to create experiences that have beauty AND brains: making things look beautiful with smart strategy and a thoughtful user experience. From light-hearted memes to serious social commentary, she’s happiest when her work can spark a conversation.
The Visual Art & Design Department at Salt Lake Community College applauds our graduating Graphic Design & Communications students for showing their work at this year’s event.
Please visit their portfolios!
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Sophia Araujo Jacobs
Sophi will graduate in May with a SLCC Visual Art & Design Graphic Design AAS degree and a Graphic Communications AS degree. Sophi will be transferring to the University of Utah in pursuit of a Graphic Design BFA.
“I love creative and purposeful solutions to a design project. I don’t wait for things to happen… I make things happen.” ~ Sophi
Sarena will graduate in May with a SLCC Visual Art & Design Graphic Design AAS degree and a Graphic Communications AS degree. Sarena will be deciding between continuing her education with a SLCC scholarship in hand or employment.
“I’m currently looking at my future with rose colored lenses and filled with excitement for my next chapter.” ~ Sarena
Emily will graduate in May with a SLCC Visual Art & Design Graphic Design AAS degree. Emily has already accepted a job in Bend, Oregon as a Graphic Designer.
“I’m very grateful for my experience at SLCC, and how my time has prepared me to work in the field.” ~ Emily
Ashley will graduate in May with a SLCC Visual Art & Design Graphic Communications AS degree. Ashley has decided to continue her education in Graphic Design at SLCC.
“I never considered a Graphic Design AAS degree as an option until this point. Yea!” ~ Ashley
Award Winners Exhibit: April 1 through April 15, 2021
SLCC South City Campus / East Entrance LED Wall Center for Arts & Media 1575 S. State Street / SLC, UT
Monday through Friday / 10am to 6pm
Exhibit closes at 4pm on April 15.
For the past 36 years, the Visual Art & Design faculty has organized the Art Showcase to display the talents of SLCC students. Traditionally the art show has been displayed at the SLCC South City Campus Multipurpose Room. Due to the continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Showcase is displayed via a virtual gallery.
This year the award winners have been displayed on the LED Wall in the east entrance to the South City Campus.
PRESIDENT’S AWARD “Tie up your laces, why you trippin’?” Bailey Rogers – Design
DEAN’S AWARD “Charcoal Floof” Anna Lowe – Illustration
ARTIST’S CHOICE AWARD “Nighttime Thoughts” Saul Flores – Photography
INK GROUP AWARD & AWARD of EXCELLENCE “How to Fit Into the Belly of a Wolf” Ariel Martin – Design
The five independent judges for the Showcase were invited from the working artist community and represented a wide range of art disciplines.
GENERAL SHOW JUDGES
Cassidy Demkov Howard Lyon Susan Makov Jen Palmer Steven Stauffer
SPECIAL AWARD JUDGES
President Deneece Huftalin – SLCC Dean Richard Scott – School of Arts, Communication & Media
To see all award winners and pieces accepted into the show:
A big THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to all students accepted into the show for a job well done.
Sharyl Myers Adamson • Cindy Aguilar • Raja AIRabaan • Anita Albright • Paola Avanzo • Izzy Baker • Everest Barrowes • Elnora Brunson • Lynn Bright • Sylvia Bunker • Chuck Call • Ching-His Cheng • Aimee Cook • Clint Cox • Blair Daines • Nichole Devey • Sophia DeVincentis • Marla Duggins • Saul Flores • Jonathan (Jasper) Fox • Matthew Gervais • Concepcion Gonzalez • Jeanne Hansen • Regan Jackson • Alison Jensen • Ethan Jones • Leslee Knutson • Iris LaFontaine • Anamaye Lanayru • Ethan Larson • Amanda Long • Anna Lowe • Manping Lu • Ariel Martin • Ashley Mathena • Nancy Miller • Keianna Morgan • Deven Neider • Kati Nilson • Kaili Osai • Amanda Osborne • Elodie Payne • Zach Robertson • Bailey Rogers • Clayton Ryan • Alicia Sekiller • Jadzia Smith • Sydney Stansfield • Jaidyn Stone • Daniel DJ Tanner • Hanna Vance • Sarah VanHook • Paul Ward • Oliver Winegar • Abbi Wiscombe • Emma Zaugg
Poster Design by Sophi Araujo.
Art Showcase Committee
Robinson Valenzuela – Art ShowcaseChair Don Seegmiller – Art ShowcaseCo-Chair Kerry Gonzáles – Poster Contest & Promotions Andrew Wilson – Website Submissions & Virtual Gallery
Also part of the Committee, these behind-the-scenes hardworking VAD Faculty listed below, helped jury the show and – had the show taken place in the Multipurpose room as originally planned – were already prepared to gather submissions, hang the show, provide signage, create animations, provide security, gather awards, tear down the show and return artwork.
Their dedication to our students, and preparation for the showcase, should be applauded:
Rob Adamson Jessica Curran Chad Erekson Rick Graham Whitney King Hyans Terry Martin Neal Reiland Trudy Richardson Ed Rosenberger Virag White
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And last but not least we would like to thank the School of Arts, Communication & Media Dean Richard Scott, VAD Associate Dean Bryan Griggs, Center for Arts & Media Coordinator Josh Elstein, Art Gallery & Event Coordinator Danielle Susi-Dittmore, and VAD Administrative Assistant Cindy Denos.
We hope to see you next year for the 2022 Showcase!
The Visual Art & Design Department would like to invite you to the 2021 Salt Lake Community College Student Art Showcase. See the wonderful artwork of our very talented students.
Online Awards Reception: Thursday, April 1, 2021 5:30 – 6pm
Online Exhibit Dates: April 1 through April 15, 2021
Award Winners Exhibit: April 1 through April 15, 2021
SLCC South City Campus East Entrance LED Wall Center for Arts & Media 1575 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT
Monday through Friday / 10am to 6pm
Exhibit closes at 4pm on April 15.
For more information contact: Robinson Valenzuela robinson.valenzuela@slcc.edu
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