"I received a great education from MCLA that laid the groundwork for me to succeed at law school. I use the skills I learned at MCLA, especially in the area of research and writing, on a daily basis and still speak with many of my former professors. It is not every school where you can create such a lasting bond with the professors and community. The strong community bond found at MCLA was a factor in my husband (Scott Lord ’98) and my decision to attend MCLA and our desire to remain involved with MCLA after graduation."
Buffy D. Lord ’98 Attorney, Donovan & O’Connor, LLP
News & Press Releases
April 15, 2008
NORTH ADAMS, MA – Artwork by students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is on exhibit in “Stories of North Adams: MCLA Student Art Show 2008” through May 25, in MCLA Gallery 51.
The exhibit opewith opened with an opening reception on Thursday, April 24, in the Main Street gallery.
Although throughout the year, MCLA Gallery 51 exhibits works by artists from around the world, once a year, the College is delighted to showcase MCLA students, said Jonathan Secor, director of special programs at MCLA.
Coordinated by MCLA faculty, staff, and students, the exhibition includes works from the advanced art lab courses, including artworks from the “People Project” by graduating seniors Alyssa Weissblatt, Anne Krivoshey, Aaron Andrews, plus meditations on nature in the Berkshires including paintings by Haley Waugh, Shanna Mezcywor and Sylvia Birns-Swindlehurst.
The show also includes numerous artworks from students across campus, as they reveal their own stories of North Adams.
“Each year, students from across campus create visual artworks of all types from gutsy photography, to subtle paintings and collage experiments. In previous years we’ve had about 100 students submit work for the show – this year is exceptional with many great visual surprises for all to enjoy,” said Gregory Scheckler, MCLA art professor.
“Stories of North Adams: MCLA Student Art Show 2008” will run through May 25. MCLA Gallery 51 is at 51 Main St., North Adams. The Gallery is open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, 413-664-8718, or go to www.mcla.edu/Gallery51 .
