Virtual tour of art gallery show celebrates the unique talents of Lakeland employees
Posted: November 5, 2020 | Updated: November 9, 2020
A close up of a submission by Susan Walker-Meere, administrative assistant: Oil pastel on paper, oil on canvas.
The Gallery at Lakeland is hosting a virtual tour of the impressive artworks submitted for "The Lakeland Employee Art Show." For this exhibition, 31 artists from all areas of the college, submitted 112 pieces representing an eclectic collection of works done in oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, ceramic sculpture, photography, fiber/textiles, wood, stained glass jewelry/metals, quilled paper and mixed media.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Gallery at Lakeland is not open to the general public. This virtual tour, conducted by Gallery Coordinator Mary Urbas, provides an excellent opportunity to view the pieces and learn a bit about them from the comfort and safety of your home. Click on the link below to access the virutal tour. The show runs until Feb. 4, 2021.
Employees participating in the show
Carol Adams, Part-time faculty: Mixed media sculpture, fiber and enamel, enamel on copper jewelry
Anonymous: Archival pigment print, LED lights, mirror film
Corrie Bergeron, Instructional designer: Chainmail armor
Paula Blackman, Part-time faculty: Ceramic Sculpture
Steven Bowen, Gallery assistant: Painted wood, leather
Michelle Brown, Breakers cashier: Pen and ink, colored pencil enhanced photography
Madeline Cooper, Student employee: Pen and ink, colored pencil, carved driftwood
Amy D. Copeland, Full-time faculty: Graphic Design: Embroidery floss, unbleached cotton muslin
William Davenport, Part-time faculty: Digital photography
Mark Del Balso, Part-time faculty: Multimedia installation, acrylic on canvas
Barb Friedt, Dean for Applied Studies: Digital photography
Wade Gagich, Part-time faculty: Photography - Archival pigment print
Dori-Ann Granger, Part-time faculty: Quilled paper
Becky Grasser, Full-time faculty: Gum Bichromate print
Brian Jackson, Custodian: Stained glass, wood
Michael Kinkopf, Part-rime faculty: Digital print
Karen Knaus, Part-time faculty: Digital photography, mixed media jewelry
Hillary Kursh, Part-time faculty: Oil on panel
Gloria Lane, Manager, Women's Center: Digital photography
Lisa Lewins, Full-time faculty: Textile wall quilt, machine quilted
Jeremiah Mrazeck, Gallery assistant: Mixed media on wood, birdhouse
Bryan Rinnert, Part-time faculty: Digital photograph, panoramic photograph
David L. Samiec, Part-time faculty: Digital Portrait photography
Gretchen Silbaugh, Associate teacher Teaching Learning Center & Campus Kids: Jewelry, ceramic sculpture
Thomas Sopko, Engineering technician: Wood birdhouse, brass
Karyn Stovicek, Career Services specialist: Digital photography
Jack Thomas, Full-time faculty: Digital photography
Craig Tucker, Technical coordinator, Performing Arts Center: Sculpture, pen and pencil
Mary Urbas, Gallery Coordinator/exhibition curator: Watercolor on paper
Marilyn Valencia, Institutional Research data coordinator: Watercolor on paper
Susan Walker-Meere, Administrative assistant: Oil pastel on paper, oil on canvas
Jane Wiemer, Part-time faculty: Mixed metals, semi-precious stones, enamel on copper
Some items may be available for purchase. Contact Gallery Coordinator Mary Urbas at murbas@lakelandcc.edu or call 440.525.7029 for details on the process.
College closures
Lakeland's campus will reopen in January 2021.