South Texas College Library Art Gallery

We bid farewell to the gorgeous art exhibit "What If We Just Stayed Here" by the Her.mosa Collective. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with the students, appreciating the vibrant colors. We're looking forward to the new semester and more art!

Looking forward to the spring semester! 🐾

We thank STC President Dr. Solis for the nine new artworks by esteemed artist Amado M. Peña, Jr. These artworks are now included in the Permanent Art Collection and will go on view in Spring 2025.

Amado M. Peña, Jr. (born 1943) is from Laredo, Texas. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in art from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Peña is a recognized artisan and a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

The Moon as Muse: A Love Letter in Art & Verse ✨ Open Call for Artwork and Poetry!

Entry Form: https://forms.office.com/r/KQH375vmv6
Deadline: Feb. 17, 2025

There's still time to experience the creativity and talent on display at the Pecan Campus and Mid Valley Campus library art galleries!

All exhibitions are free and open to the public.

Stop by and be inspired! For more info on times and availability, visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/lag

🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Fabian Chavarria’s art gallery reception! 🎨✨ Your presence and support made the event truly special. We’re so proud to celebrate the talent and journey of our amazing STC alum. Here’s to more art, creativity, and community! 🙌

Join us TODAY at the Technology Campus Library for an inspiring Art Talk with STC Alumni Fabian Chavarria!

🕒 Time: 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Technology Campus Library

Come hear Fabian's journey, insights, and passion for art—perfect for art lovers, students, and creatives alike. See you there!

Join us next Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the STC Technology Campus Library to celebrate the exhibition of STC alumnus Fabian Chavarria!

**🌙 Call for Art 2025: The Moon As Muse **

Submissions are now open!

We’re calling on the entire community to submit artwork and poetry inspired by the moon—whether it’s ancient connections, everyday rhythms, or dreams of distant worlds.
Show us your unique perspective and be part of this stellar exhibit!

Entry form: https://forms.office.com/r/KQH375vmv6

Title: The Moon As Muse
On view: March 4 – May 16th, 2025
Where: STC Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery
Reception: March 4, 2025 5 - 6:30 pm
Awards: First, Second, and Third place

📅 **Submit by February 17th**

All ages, styles, and skill levels welcome! Let’s create together and celebrate the magic of the moon! 🌌✨

For more information, visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/moon-as-muse/

Take a look at these awesome pins from last Wednesday's Family Reading Night at our Weslaco Campus! 📚✨

Visit us on Thursday, October 31st, at the Pecan Library for a Día de los Mu***os craft, a spooky performance by STC's Jazz Ensemble, and sweet treats by STC's Culinary Dept! 🎃

For more information: https://library.southtexascollege.edu/trick-or-treat-2024/

Thank you for joining us last week on October 22 at the Pecan Campus Library for Macarena Peña's opening reception. Visitors had the opportunity to touch and feel the texture around her work🫰

Hope to see you this week at the 5th Art & Memory Conference! Events are free and open to the public.

For more information: https://library.southtexascollege.edu/5artandmemory

Looking forward to the Public Humanities Series event on Tuesday evening, "Haunting Realms: The Intersection of Ghosts, Absence, and Presence," moderated by STC Art History Instructor Melissa Terry!

For more information: https://library.southtexascollege.edu/5artandmemory

Join us next week for the 5th Annual Art & Memory Conference. All events are free and open to the public! ⭐️

The theme of this year’s conference, Art, Memory, and Death, offers a distinct platform for South Texas College and the community to engage in a thoughtful exploration of the intersections between memory, grief, and the transformative role art plays in navigating these significant human experiences.

For more information: https://library.southtexascollege.edu/5artandmemory

We had a wonderful time creating collage magnets at Family Reading Night yesterday! 🤩