Exhibits at the Louie-Meager Art Gallery

Spring 2007 - Main Gallery

The Artist's Compass is in the Eye -
David McLaughlin: Paintings

• Friday, January 26 - Tuesday, February 27
• Wednesday, February 21: Reception 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Artist Talk 7:30pm - 8:30pm

McLaughlin's paintings are multi-level expressions that draw the observer into a world of altered realism through suggestion, symbolism, and metaphor via the subtle use of light, space, color and contrast. His subjects are gleaned from his love of land and skyscape. He explores personality through personal possessions. As a world traveler with his wife Penny, he records the essence of a locale, often injecting myth and drama. At Ohlone College, (1967-1999), he was the first professor in the new art department, where he taught Painting, Art History, Drawing, and co-founded the art gallery.

Valentine Show

• Friday, February 9 - Tuesday, February 20

Objects and images celebrating Valentine's Day sentiments.

Fine Art and Design Faculty Show

• Friday, March 9 - Saturday, April 7
• Wednesday, March 14: Reception: 6:30pm - 7:30pm (NOTE: The Artists Panel has been cancelled due to a time conflict.)

Each of the art, design, photography and graphic arts professors will  exhibit  some of their current works. Included will be paintings, drawings, mixed media computer graphics, photography, glass art, sculpture and ceramics.  This is an excellent show presenting the varied talents of the Art and Design  Department while introducing the students  and community to the faculty's  fine art  works.

The Art of Pysanky

• Friday, March 23 - Friday, April 6

The Russian and Polish folk art of intricately dying ancient symbolic designs in layers on bird, duck or ostrich eggs will be shown.  Each spring before the Easter season women and children in the eastern European countries still prepare and dye the beautiful eggs to give as gifts, to bring to graves and to play with in contests.

Annual Fine Art & Design Student Show

• Friday, April 20 - Tuesday, May 15
• Tuesday, May 8: Reception & Awards Ceremony: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Each spring the students compete in a juried show in all aspects of the art and design program at Ohlone College. Over 200 pieces of excellent artworks are chosen to be in the gallery. This event is the culmination of the academic year for the students and stirs up great excitement.  Over $2500. in prizes and scholarships are donated by local venues and benefactors  which are awarded to the outstanding  students  in each category.