CHC Library Hosts Third Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Publish Date: Nov. 20, 2025

The CHC Library Juried Art Exhibition celebrates and supports the visual arts on campus by showcasing the creativity and accomplishments of student artists. The third annual exhibition was on view in the CHC Library from Oct. 13, 2025 - Nov. 21, 2025. 
 
A reception was held on November 20, 2025, where participants were celebrated and honors were awarded. Blick Art Materials was a sponsor of the exhibition and generously provided gift certificates for the honorees. The Crafton Hills College Foundation also supported the event by donating refreshments.  
 
This year’s exhibition theme was Nature, inviting students to explore and interpret the natural world. First Place was awarded to Victoria Van Hook for her evocative piece “For Garrett.” Second Place went to Nariah Hill for the vibrant work “Sika Cherry Season.” Third Place was presented to Abigail Newhouse for “From a Mountain.” Also, an Honorable Mention was awarded to Olivia Papp for her striking artwork “Born of Soil Crowned in Light.” The jurors for the exhibition were CHC faculty members Yuki Toyooka Smith, Isidro Zepeda, and Krista Ivy.