LAVC annual art gallery draws a crowd

By: Trinity Penny, photographer

Charcoal on paper collage at the LAVC Annual Art Student Invitational Gallery, May 21, 2025. The collage was a collection of expressive works by the students of Jamison Carter's Art 201 class.

Art Gallery Director and teacher Jenene Nagy announcing the President's award at the Annual Art Student Invitational Gallery, May 21, 2025. The award went to Aj Palma's "Self-portrait" piece, the runner up being Autumn Coleman's "Portrait of Aurie."

President's Choice award winner at LAVC's Art Student Invitational Gallery, May 21, 2025. The work is titled "Self-Portrait," by Aj Palma.

Runner up in the President's Choice award for LAVC's Art Student Invitational Gallery, May 21, 2025. The charcoal artwork is titled "Portrait of Aurie," by Autumn Coleman.

Full gallery viewing at LAVC's Annual Art Student Invitational Gallery, May 21, 2025. Students, faculty, and outsiders alike came together to view and cast the people's vote for the winning artwork, the results of which will be announced on the LAVC Art Gallery Instagram on May 30th.