Mesa College Art Gallery

12/06/2024

A few days ago a hummingbird flew into the gallery. Jenny Armer, our gallery coordinator didn't stop until she rescued. It took over an hour. We tried turning off the lights, holding up a bright broom and playing mating calls to no avail. The little bird kept flying back and forth in the highest rafters up on the ceiling. Jenny noticed it was trying to peck the red fire alarms so she put on orange plastic gloves, got a bright red thermos lid filled with sugar water, got up on the high ladder and stood with hand aloft like the Statue of Liberty. Finally the hummingbird perched on her hand and she very carefully stepped off. It fluttered away a few times and finally she was able to bring it out into the open where it flew away to the distant tree. I admire her persistence to save the tiny creature. When we posted on Instagram she eveb got commended by the San Diego Bird Society!

12/06/2024

Dreamscape: Beyond the Veil. 54 artists on view until December 12. Curated by Museum Studies class. We'll open this Saturday, December 7, 12-4 pm. Testing out weekend hours.

12/06/2024

12/06/2024

Dreamscape exhibit will be open Saturday, December 7, 12-4 pm. Special weekend hours.

11/19/2024

The San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery cordially invites you to experience "Dreamscape: Beyond the Veil," a student-curated exhibition. Human beings have always been fascinated with the mysteries of the subconscious and the visions that lurk beneath the surface of logic and reason. The Museum Studies class has curated an exhibition featuring 54 talented local artists whose work is inspired by dreams in all their forms. Join us for the reception on Thursday, November 21, 4 - 7 pm. (Light refreshments. Free parking on reception night on STAFF spots in Lot 1)

Exhibition on view through December 12. Gallery Hours: M-Th 12-5 pm.

Participating Artists: Adan Abaquin-Brown, Luis Alderete, Gabrielle Berens, Beate Bermann-Enn, Abigail Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Sophia Ciuffa , Anni Claflin, Krista Cuellar, Gabriela Ponce Curlango, Eva D'Amico, Alexis Deming, Meghan DeRoma, Matthew Devoys, Sheena Rae Dowling, Dana Edwards, Christopher Ferreria, Patricia Frischer, Gal Crew (Jennifer Armer, Gaby Espina, Caiti Myth), Arie Galles, Junko Glawe, Jeff Kahn, John Carlos Keasler, Natalia Kozlova, Sami Leon, Evan Lopez, Rick Macaw, Evie Maher, Kamaal Martin, Isa Guadalupe Medina/ Braulio Lam ,Teresa Mill, Michelle Montjoy, Alejandro Morales, Caiti Myth, James Nelson, Dakota Noot, christian olid-ramirez, Susan J. Osborn, Philip Petrie, Lulu Yueming Qu, Chris Reilly, Josie Rodriguez, Kayah Rybar, Alyanah Santos, Sandra Segovia ,Cheryl Tall, Bryan Tipton, Ell Treese, Christopher Tucker, Patricia Valero, Alyssa Marielle Villagracia, Kelsey Worth, Jessica Yambao.

"Dreamscape: Beyond the Veil" invites viewers to contemplate how dreams shape our understanding and experience of the world. Highlighting symbolic explorations of the natural and mythical, this exhibition promises a captivating encounter with the world of the unconscious. This intriguing and engaging exhibition was developed under the guidance of Professor Alessandra Moctezuma and Gallery Coordinator Jenny Armer.

10/16/2024

Installation weeks are my favorite. This is when I feel like I come to work to play! The Beatles exhibit was a fun challenge, creating s chronology and a context with lyrics, colors, objects all in one week!The Vincent Vigil collection on display through October 24. Enjoy this video of the process.

10/16/2024

Thank you GIANT Photo Service for helping us make this exhibit a reality. All the photographs came out and you mounted them so they were easy to install.

10/08/2024

We did it! The Beatles: I Saw the Photograph was such a fun exhibit to put together!

A bit different than our usual. This compendium of 60 photographs tells the story of the Fab Four. The images were lovingly curated by Vincent Vigil. He was my student 20 years ago and decided to begin a collection after interning at MOPA and having bought two Linda McCartney prints. The collection grew for two decades and photographs are now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

I want to thank my gallery crew! Here we are jumping like the Beatles. In two weeks they tore down the cube structure for Crosthwaite's installation and created a painted chronology with lyrics, labels and a cool listening room. They trained our students and accomplished everything professionally but with joy!

With gratitude for Jenny Armer, Caitlin, and Gaby.

Exhibit is on view until October 24.

10/07/2024

The reception for “The Beatles / I saw the Photograph” images from the Vincent Vigil Collection has officially begun. Hope to see you here. To check out the show and to listen to some beautiful renditions of The Beatles music preformed by

09/28/2024

Looking forward to participating in this convening.

🎉 The Housatonic Museum of Art is excited to announce “Art for All: Connecting Campus and Community” 🌍✨, a landmark event on October 10th! This national summit unites leaders from community college museums and galleries across the U.S. to spotlight their essential role in student growth, the arts, and local engagement 🎨👩‍🎓. Join us as we advocate for the expansion and preservation of these cultural spaces. Don't miss out, 3:30-5pm! 🗓️

Join us in-person at the Beacon Hall Events Center or tune-in through our livestream option. RSVP for both using the link in our bio.

Made possible through support from the Terra Foundation for American Art with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, Connecticut Humanities, the Association of Academic Museums & Galleries, and with additional private support.



CT State Housatonic Terra Foundation for American Art Connecticut Humanities Connecticut State Community College AAMG Connecticut (CT) Art Trail Dennos Museum Center Mesa College Art Gallery Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art Cleve Carney Museum of Art CT Office of the Arts (COA)

09/25/2024

Gallery director Alessandra Moctezuma will be on the San Diego City College 88.3 Jazz radio station today 12:30 - 1:30 pm to talk about The Beatles exhibit!

Do you have a favorite Beatles song?

Let me know and maybe we can play it on air.

We have been so excited to bring the show to life.

"The Beatles/I saw the photograph" from the Vincent Vigil Collection, opens next week, September 30. There's a reception with live music on Thursday, October 3, 4-7 pm.

09/25/2024

Our next exhibit is a bit different! We are connecting with music.

THE BEATLES / I SAW THE PHOTOGRAPH
1962-1969
FROM THE VINCENT VIGIL COLLECTION

The Vincent Vigil Collection began quietly in 1988, with the purchase of two Linda McCartney prints. A decade later, Vigil developed a passion for collecting photography and focused on an iconic band, The Beatles. This exhibit offers a unique opportunity to see rare images of this group. Morrison Hotel Gallery represents Vigil's collection, and his prints are in the permanent collection of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Library & Archives.

Exhibition Dates: September 30 - October 24, 2024
Reception: Thursday, October 3, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, FA103

Free parking during reception night in Lot 1, STAFF Parking

Gallery Hours: M, T, W, TH, 12 pm - 5 pm, or by appointment. Closed weekends, Fridays & School Holidays.

Front image: Sgt. Pepper Launch Party; Number 24 Chapel St, Belgravia, London; May 19, 1967
Photograph by Tony Gale, © Vincent Vigil. You can view the collection at www.MorrisonHotelGallery.com, or contact
[email protected]

Thank you to Giant Photo for printing the photos for this exhibition.

09/16/2024

CALL FOR ARTISTS for an exhibition at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery, curated by the Museum Studies class.

OPEN TO ALL. NO FEES.

Dreamscape: Beyond the Veil

THEME: Submit your original artwork to Dreamscape: Beyond the Veil, a juried exhibition about dreams. We are looking for interpretations of the dreamworld, whether surreal expressions of the subconscious mind, visions derived from shamanistic rituals, sleep as respite and escape, or images that convey personal or social concepts of hope or aspirations. The artworks can be figurative, abstract, or conceptual.

We encourage all artists to participate and submit their artworks.
We accept all media, except AI generated works.

https://forms.gle/maUwBJrC2XZkzfN8A

09/14/2024

At ENVZN printing with steamroller. San Diego Mesa College printmaking and gallery crew!

09/08/2024

Last week to see Hugo Crosthwaite exhibit!

We'll have an artist/curator talk on Monday, September 9, at 6 pm. With a reception 5-7 pm.

Gallery hours: M-Th 12-
Exhibit on view through September 12.