News

Drawing Instructor's Group Show Inspired By Swine Flu Pandemic

Life drawing Instructor Sandra Low, who is known for her cutting-edge work on social issues, is currently involved with a show related to one of the top news stories of the fall, the Swine Flu outbreak.

Designer, Illustrator Gary Panter To Be Artist In Residence In 2010

Acclaimed comic book illustrator, painter and set designer Gary Panter will be the VAMS Artist in Residence for the March 2010 event, according to Rick Osaka, illustration and design instructor who is co-chairing the program with Photography Instructor Matt Jordan.

Graphic Design Instructor Creates Interactive Installation

Graphic design Instructor Howard Schneider has created a graduate show installation at the Fine Arts Gallery at CSU Los Angeles that awaits participants’ involvement.
It is a physically interactive design – anyone can interact with it.

Ceramics Instructor Fukazawa Melds Beanie Babies, Ceramics In Exhibit

Ceramics Instructor Keiko Fukazawa has brought the unlikely worlds of ceramics and Beanie Babies together in a compelling social statement in her recent exhibit at L2kontemporary gallery.

Film History Instructor Foster Finishes Second Book

Rod Foster’s film history students have the extra benefit of their professor and the class textbook author being the same person.

Mitchell In Second Solo Show At Krull Gallery

Robin Mitchell, who teaches watercolor painting, is having her second solo exhibition at Craig Krull Gallery in Santa Monica.

Design Instructor Kurze Has New Commission

Design instructor and professional architect Heather Kurze has received a new commission from longtime client Rhythm & Hues for a facility at the company’s main headquarters in El Segundo.

Courier Newspaper Wins Top Journalism Award

The Courier newspaper, produced entirely by VAMS division journalism students, was honored with a coveted General Excellence award by the Journalism Association of Community Colleges at its Southern California regional convention in October.

Live Sculpture Project Is ArtNight Focus

A steady stream of art enthusiasts and curious onlookers visited Points of Origin, a live sculpture-building installation, during ArtNight Pasadena on the PCC campus Oct. 9.

Design Instructor Riggs, Daughter Team Up For Show

Tina Riggs, who teaches jewelry and metal fabrication, was recently included in a very unique exhibition.

Art History Instructor Taylor Presents Research In Italy

Art History Instructor Valerie Taylor was invited by the city of Mantua and the Palazzo Te Museum in Italy to present her research on designs for silver by Raphael’s most talented assistant, Giulio Romano.

Gallery Show Opening Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the opening of the new exhibit, Mantong and Protong, on ArtNight Pasadena at the PCC Art Gallery on Oct. 9.