McDowell Technical Community College announced today that the college’s photographic technology program will have a gallery exhibit of student work on display at McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA) from March 21st through April 15th as part of the college’s ongoing collaboration with MACA.
An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, March 21st from 4 to 6 pm for members of the general public to meet the students and discuss their work. MACA is located at 50 S. Main Street in Marion.
“We are always excited to see what our photography students have been working on and to share their images with the public,” said Ryan Garrison, MTCC Interim President. “And of course, we sincerely appreciate MACA for hosting this show and being such a great partner with not only our photography program, but also our graphics department.”
The current show features a wide variety of photographic themes and styles, ranging from nature and astral photography to portraits and many things in between.
This will be the first MTCC/MACA gallery exhibit for the college’s new photography coordinator and lead instructor, Rose Jerome, who began working at the college late last summer. Two of her students, Zachary Morgan and Mike Distler, who also studied under Blake Madden before his retirement last year, were recently honored with first and second place honors in a show held at Arrowhead Gallery in Old Fort, as announced during the show’s opening last weekend.
Students enrolled in the college’s photography program are an eclectic mix of future imaging professionals and passionate amateurs who are all interested in becoming more technically proficient with cameras and lighting equipment, as well as developing their creative skills behind the camera. The college offers degree seekers both an associate degree, typically lasting two years, and a shorter-term certificate. Classes are also open to non-degree seekers.
McDowell Tech invites anyone who is interested in developing their photographic skillset or who wants to turn their passion for photography into a career to visit the MACA gallery exhibit to talk with MTCC students and instructors. Jerome will also be available to share enrollment information with anyone who may be interested.
“We invite you to join us Thursday afternoon at MACA to meet some of our photography students and talk with them about their work,” said Garrison.
For more information on McDowell Tech’s photography program, visit https://mcdowelltech.edu/academic-degree-programs/photographic-technology/ , or contact Rose Jerome at 652-0682.
