Student artwork and design is being celebrated at Georgian College, with the grand opening of a student-run jewelry store and group art exhibition.
Georgian Jewellery, a new on-campus store run by students in the jewelry design, bench skills and business program, opens to the public Thursday, March 28 from noon to 4 p.m. That same day is the opening reception for the Arise! art exhibition by graduating students in the fine arts program from 5 to 7 p.m.
You can purchase or view handmade jewelry created by first-year students in the program, and free jewelry cleaning and inspection will also be available.
“The new store is a unique opportunity for jewelry-making students to learn about the entire process of taking their creations from design and production to marketing and sales,” Andrea Wenckebach, professor, design and visual arts, said in a news release. “It’s yet another example of how our students get hands-on learning experiences that will prepare them for their future careers.”
The exhibition will offer a vision of contemporary art through the lens of emerging artists. From printmaking and drawing, to painting and sculpture, it will include pieces from nine student artists: Chaunte Norman, Ekjot Kaur, Hope Fogarty, Lily Grass, Paige Dickson, Parwinder Kaur, Sadie Menzies, Sirena Chipre and Tanu Sharma.
“As these artists transition from their school environment to their professional arts careers, Arise! showcases their hard work over the course of their program. We’re so excited to share their art with the Georgian community,” said Amy Bagshaw, director, The Campus Gallery.
Georgian Jewellery will also be open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., and The Campus Gallery is open each week Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Georgian Jewellery is located at M153, Sadlon Centre for Health, Wellness and Sciences (M building), Georgian’s Barrie campus, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie.
The art exhibition is D140, The Campus Gallery (D building), Georgian’s Barrie campus, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie. Admission is free
