Cerritos College Art Gallery to Feature Student Art Exhibition 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2009

Media Contact:Aya Abelon, Public Affairs; (562) 860-2451 ext.2287

WHAT:The Cerritos College Art Gallery is pleased to announce its annual exhibition of student artworks on view from May 4, 2009 through June 4, 2009.

The annual student art exhibition features over one hundred student artworks chosen by Cerritos College fine arts instructors from their courses that include photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, computer graphics and design, video and computer animation among others.

The distinguished Los Angeles based artist Karen Atkinson will judge the exhibition. Awards and monetary prizes will be given to students for outstanding accomplishments in their respective disciplines. A reception and awards ceremony for the artists will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

WHEN:May 4, 2009 – June 4, 2009

Exhibiting Hours

Day hours:
Monday – Thursday
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Evening hours:
Tuesday  and Wednesday
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Reception and Award Ceremony: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:The Cerritos College Art Gallery
Room FA50 (Fine Arts Complex Building)
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk CA 90650

Directions, parking and additional information can be obtained from www.cerritos.edu/gallery.

COST: Free and open to the public

CONTACT: For additional information contact the art gallery at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2612 or email at: art-gallery@cerritos.edu

Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently surpasses 26,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.

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