The Full Circle Series: former students / professional artists
supergirl works by Cierra McGuckie

February 9 through March 5, 2010
Gallery hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Artist talk / Reception Thursday March 4, 2010 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Don’t let her cape fool you; Cierra McGuckie is a serious (and super) artist. She works two-dimensionally in oil, acrylic, ink, charcoal and mixed media. Cierra attended Tyler Junior College, in 2005 - 2007. She graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Tyler.

McGuckie’s art is painterly and rich but with the influence of commercialism’s symbols and iconography. “My inspiration includes women from the past with their differences and similarities to our culture today.”

Artwork by Cierra McGuckie

Tyler Junior College Art Student Showcase exhibition
Featuring the works of two selected Tyler Junior College Art Students

Adam Douglas and Virginia Nix

December 1 through December 10, 2009
Exhibition is free and open to the public.  Hours Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.   
Artists’ Reception: Thursday December 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

The TJC Wise Auditorium Art Gallery is pleased to have the opportunity to showcase the talents of two outstanding Tyler Junior College art students. These works include a variety of media including painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media.  These two TJC students were awarded a 2009 - 2010 performance grant, have a good grade point average and are creating art to present in an end-of-semester exhibition. The student showcase exhibition allows artists exposure as well as the experience of creating exhibition-ready artwork. Students display their art at a professional level and are integral in curating, promoting and installing the exhibition.

Adam Douglas: spontaneous contour drawings and paintings showing the artist’s interest in  composition and photography. 

Virginia Nix: warm and muted palettes of color created in sculptures packed with symbolism and meaning.

The Art Gallery at Tyler Junior College is located in Wise Auditorium Fine Arts Building near South Mahon across from the Tyler Museum of Art.

Artwork by Adam Douglas

The Full Circle Series: former students / professional artists

Blockhead Alchemy works by Bryan Pettigrew
October 13 through November 19, 2009

Artist Talk / Reception
Thursday November 19, 2009 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

The Full Circle Series is a calendar of art exhibitions/events featuring former Tyler Junior College students who currently work professionally in the field of visual art. The TJC Art Department helps many talented students find their creative voice and inspires them to pursue their passion in art.

Bryan Pettigrew received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (painting and drawing) from the University of North Texas in May 2009 after transferring from Tyler Junior College. Bryan attended TJC and completed numerous studio art courses in drawing, design, painting and sculpture.

“I am an Alchemist, lost in this time. Determined to fix my time machine and find my way back home.” Bryan says in his artist statement.

Artwork by Bryan Pettigrew

Studio Art works by the Tyler Junior College Art Faculty exhibition

through Thursday, October 8, 2009.
Gallery Hours are Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Works by

• C. J. Cavanaugh, Jr.
• Dave Funk
• Barbara Holland
• Paul Jones
• Judith Pritchett
• Chris Stewart
• Derrick White

Artwork by Paul Jones ‘Jazz Hands’ acrylic on canvas

Make Something: Stretcher Building Workshop

Thursday September 17, 2009
12:40 Room J 315

Learn to build and stretch your own painting canvas. All participants will receive free supplies (while they last) to make a stretched and primed canvas (approximately 30”x40”).

Come join the fun and learn a valuable skill in the process.

Refreshments provided.

Darren Crawford, Joseph French and Krystal Williams

April 28 through May 7, 2009
Exhibition is free and open to the public. Hours Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 4 pm
Artists’ Reception: Thursday April 30, 12-1 p.m.

Darren Crawford: paintings and relief sculptures of stained and finished wood. Personal symbols of faith and family make up Darren’s work.

Joseph French: rough texture paintings that are dynamic and colorful symbols. Joe uses strange organic shapes and familiar symbols of meaning.

Krystal Williams: warm and muted palettes of color create intriguing sculptures that include a variety of materials including: rope, vines, wood, bamboo and straw.

Artwork by Darren Crawford

Mile Marker: Texas or Bust
Curated by Amber Draschil: Southern Drawl Atlanta

through April 23, 2009

Gallery hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free and open to the public

Featuring art by: Chris Hamer, Ted Murphy, Craig Henderson and Amber Lucile.

The Full Circle Series is a calendar of art exhibitions/events featuring former Tyler Junior College students who currently work professionally in the field of visual art. The TJC Art Department helps many talented students find their creative voice and inspires them to pursue their passion in art.

Tyler Junior College alumnus, Amber Lucile Draschil, returns to Tyler with her Art Collective, Southern Drawl Atlanta, in their first out-of-state venture “Mile Marker: Texas or Bust.” Southern Drawl is a collaboration of working artists based in Atlanta, Georgia, helping and encouraging fellow artists to make their mark on the growing Atlanta art scene.

Amber Draschil attended TJC in 2002 - 2004 taking many studio art classes and serving as vice president and secretary of the TJC Art Club. She was selected as a 2003-2004 performance grant showcase artist and exhibited her work in multiple exhibitions. She resides in Atlanta, GA.

Chris Hamer - Go Away Home Body

Forms - an exhibition of ceramic works by
Sydney Lindamood

through April 17, 2009

Forms - an exhibition of ceramic works by Sydney Lindamood

Please plan to participate in our 6th. Annual Silent Art Auction sponsored by and benefiting the TJC Art Club.

April 6 - April 9, 2009
Tyler Junior College Jenkins Hall Art Department Hallway

Auction will close at 2:00 p.m. Thursday April 9, 2009.

Free and open to the public!

The TJC Art Club 6th Annual Silent Art Auction is Monday through Thursday April 6- 9, 2009. Art by students, TJC art faculty and other artists will be on display for you to bid on and purchase.

Art will be displayed in the art corridor of Jenkins Hall. Silent auction bid sheets will accompany each piece allowing viewers to ‘outbid’ the last assigned offer.

Collectors must outbid offers by a minimum increase of two dollars by legibly writing their name and contact number on the bid sheet. Winning bids will be contacted after the close of the auction.

Show your support and enhance the aesthetics of your life.

Chris Stewart, TJC art faculty member, print will be available for purchase at
the 6th. Annual Silent Art Auction for the TJC art club 4/6 - 4/9.