Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by College of the Canyons. 

College of the Canyons Art Gallery officials are planning to present the 19th Annual Student Art Exhibition to highlight the diverse range of work created by student-artists in Santa Clarita.

The works on display include drawing, photography, painting, sculpture, graphic design and 2D design.

The annual showcase exhibition also acts as an educational and professional experience for students. Works are submitted for review and a guest juror selected from the greater Los Angeles arts community traditionally curates the Student Art Exhibition.

Some works then become part of a permanent visual art collection, spanning all disciplines, which is displayed at the college’s Valencia and Canyon Country campuses.

This year’s juror, Bob Hernandez, is the founder of ARTree Community Arts Center, a non-profit children’s arts education organization. The ARTree offers and provides opportunities to nurture and develop artistic potential for children throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.

Hernandez is a graduate from California Institute of the Arts, an Emmy Award winner and a former professor at California State University, Northridge whose career has spanned more than 40 years.

College of the Canyons Art Gallery director Larry Hurst says the Student Art Exhibition is a perfect time for the campus and community to celebrate the artistic gifts and talents of COC art students.

“I am always so pleased to see the terrific work contributed by our students. This is an especially important year as it marks the fifth year of selections for our Student Art Collection,” said COC Art Gallery director Larry Hurst.

“This annual showcase event is a great way for us to recognize, and celebrate, our student’s success as the academic year draws to a close, while also inviting the community in to see firsthand the work of our talented students,” added Hurst.

The 19th Annual COC Student Art Exhibition will run from Tuesday, May 12, through Wednesday, June 10. An artist’s reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 12.

The COC Art Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Those unable to visit the gallery during normal hours are welcome to call (661) 362-3612 to schedule a viewing appointment. All gallery exhibitions and related events are free and open to the public.

For more information about the College of the Canyons Art Gallery or the 19th Annual COC Student Art Exhibition please visit the website.