Dual Art Exhibition Opens Dec. 12 at OCTC

Featuring Haley Burns' "Beauty of Life," and prints from OCTC and SIUE Students through a print exchange collaboration

by Katie Powers

Owensboro, KY (12/09/2024) — Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is pleased to announce the unveiling of a 2-in-1 exhibition in the Dayman Art Gallery with an opening reception in the gallery on Thurs. Dec. 12, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The gallery will feature Beauty of Life by OCTC AFA-Visual Art Candidate Haley Burns and the SIUE x OCTC Print Exchange: 2024, highlighting collaborative creativity at each institution. The exhibitions will be on display from Dec. 12, 2024 through Jan. 17. 2025. The Dayman Art Gallery is located on the upper level of the Learning Resource Center (LRE/Library) on OCTC's Main Campus and is open to the community for viewing Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

About the Exhibitions

Beauty of Life

Showcasing the work of Haley Burns, a graduating AFA - Visual Arts Candidate, this exhibit explores themes of nature, human connection, and the beauty of life. Haley will continue her art education at the University of Southern Indiana following her December 2024 graduation.

SIUE x OCTC Print Exchange: 2024

This collaboration between printmaking students at OCTC and Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville centers on the theme "2024," capturing the year's essence through political, social, satirical, or documentary-inspired prints. The exchange highlights the power of printmaking art media to spark conversations on contemporary issues. This exhibition features artwork from the following students and instructors: Abigail Alvey-Payne (OCTC), Sue Burgess (OCTC), Brandon Burnett (SIUE), Haley Burns (OCTC), Lorinda Canales (OCTC), Kelley Fallon (OCTC), Theo Fuller (SIUE), Molly Gibson (OCTC), Tiberius Renee (SIUE), Abbi Ruppert (OCTC), Madison Signore (SIUE), Stephanie Silvagni (SIUE), Jacob Strauss (SIUE), and Josie Woodrome (SIUE), and was organized by Abbi Ruppert (OCTC) and Ryan Horvath (SIUE).

What is a print exchange?

A print exchange is a collaborative project where artists create original, handcrafted prints using techniques like woodcut, intaglio, or lithography, and then trade them with other participants. Each artist produces a limited edition of prints, typically one for each participant, resulting in a curated collection that highlights diverse styles and techniques. Often centered around a theme or concept, print exchanges celebrate artistic collaboration, foster connections between artists from different regions, and provide a platform for sharing work with a broader audience.

Opening Reception Details

Join us on Thurs. Dec. 12, 2024 anytime between 11:30-1:30 to celebrate the opening of these exhibitions, meet some of the artists, and enjoy refreshments. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact OCTC Associate in Fine Arts - Visual Art Program Coordinator, Abbi Ruppert at (270) 686-4531 or abbi.ruppert@kctcs.edu.

Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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