Record participation marks 2025 South Campus Gallery Student Art and Design Show
The annual San Jacinto College South Campus Gallery Student Art and Design Show concluded
with impressive participation, showcasing the diverse talents of the College's art
community. This year's exhibition featured 152 artworks from 80 student artists.
The show generated record engagement from the campus community, with 768 votes cast by students and community members alongside 58 faculty and staff votes to determine this year's winners.
“I’m always excited to see the diverse range of artwork our students are creating. This year’s exhibition showcased everything from traditional oil painting and collage to digital and video-based art,” said Bradly Brown, South Campus gallery curator. “Each year, new themes emerge that reflect our students’ evolving interests. In this year’s show, I noticed a strong thread of spirituality and introspection running through many of the works.”
Student Choice Award Winners
- Sidonia Dowden with her digital print "Woman of Art (Geisha)" (2024).
- Tanya Celestial for her mixed media piece "Silent Stories and Echoes of Hard Life" (2025).
- Bianca Gomez earned recognition for "After" (2024), a mixed media work.
Faculty Choice Award Winners
- Megan Lagatella for "Apple and Pear Still Life" (2025), an oil painting on canvas.
- Ashantee Harrison with "Veiled in Light, Etched in Shadow 1 (Road)" (2025), black and white photography.
- Itzel Rios for "Your Little Friend" (2025), created with alcohol markers and acrylic.
About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the people of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. The College is ranked second in the nation among more than 1,100 community colleges, as designated by the Aspen Institute and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction in 2020. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution that spans five campuses, plus an online college, San Jacinto College serves approximately 45,000 credit and non-credit students annually. It offers more than 200 degrees and certificates across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year institutions or enter the workforce. The College is fiscally sound, holding bond ratings of AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and Aa2 by Moody’s.
