Juried student art exhibit on display at Pontiac Creative Arts Center, April 10-24 

Fourteen Oakland Community College (OCC) student artists are featured in the fifth annual juried Student Art Exhibit at the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. On display through April 24, the exhibition features a diverse range of media, including drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics and design.  
  
Organized by OCC Art Faculty member Lindsey Dezman, the multidisciplinary exhibit showcases impressive work created by students in OCC art classes within the past year. Pieces were submitted by students and selected through a competitive jury process.   
 
"Prepare to be inspired at OCC’s Fifth Annual Student Art Exhibition in Pontiac,” said OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Jr. “Our students, faculty and staff in art, music and theatre are incredibly talented—they and our community really benefit from shows like this one.”   
 
“The artists in this show continue to shine a light on the remarkable talent and creativity that thrives in our community,” he said. He also extended his gratitude to Lindsey Dezman and the talented OCC art faculty and staff who work tirelessly to teach, nurture, and provide opportunities for students and the community.  
 
During an April 3 awards event at the Pontiac Creative Arts Center, 11 OCC student artists received additional recognition and cash prizes for their outstanding work, thanks to the generous support of The Kegham Tazian Art Prize Fund.  
 
Award recipients include: 

  • April Walker: Best in Show
  • Dani Blake: Creative Visionary Award
  • Brielyn Porter: Honorable Mention
  • Kaitlyn Jones: Provost Award   
  • Clare Loebl: Best of Ceramics  
  • Sandra Posner: Best of Design 
  • Irma Ruthie Hutchons: Best of Drawing  
  • Karina Pavlova: Best of Jewelry 
  • Johnny Brillantes: Best of Painting 
  • Wendy MacKenzie: Best of Photography
  • Lydia Martin: Best of Sculpture    

     Provost Award Nominees

  • Dieu Phan: Provost Award Nomination 
  • Elizabeth Merdian: Provost Award Nomination
  • Kaitlyn Jones: Provost Award Nomination

The exhibit is open Fridays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., April 10—24, at the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. 

To view photos of the April 3 Awards Event, visit Art Exhibit. 

For more information about OCC's Art program, visit  Fine Arts/Visual Concetration.  
 
About OCC     
Oakland Community College (OCC) has empowered individuals through education since 1965. Serving more than 20,000 students annually, OCC offers 80+ degree and certificate programs, workforce training and community education programs with flexible class options, low tuition, robust services, and top transfer opportunities. Ranked Michigan’s top online college and seventh nationally by Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Colleges 2025, OCC delivers education that drives opportunity, workforce growth and community impact. Learn more at  oaklandcc.edu.  
  

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