Benson Campus Galleries | Greenville Technical College

2023 Visual Arts Annual Student Exhibit

October 26 - December 1, 2023

The Department of Visual Arts at Greenville Technical College is proud to announce our 2023 Visual Arts Annual Student Exhibit. The 2023 VAASE highlights 31 students’ works in 10 categories. The DVA curriculum is comprised of multiple disciplines in fine and applied art, and most of these disciplines are showcased in the VAASE. For high school students considering furthering their studies in art, this is an especially apt exhibition to explore. For the general public, the VAASE can provide a glimpse of many of the fine arts including painting, drawing, and printmaking. Web design, graphic art, photography, and typography are also on view. DVA goals of preparing students to move directly into the workforce or on to four-year institutions are in evidence.

The 2023 VAASE is a celebration of the persistence and accomplishments of all DVA students. 50 students made the effort and courageously entered the annual juried competition. The Halloween Costume Gala will open the VAASE on October 26th with a costume parade, costume portraits, and a puppet theater. Students, faculty, staff, friends, and family will feast on pizza, subs, and treats as we anxiously await the awards presentations. Once all have explored the exhibition, Shane Howell, DVA Chair, will present the 25 awards. Each award winner will have a moment in the spotlight, many cheers, much applause, and a cash award.

Many thanks to the 2023 VAASE juror, Freda Sue, who spent several hours diligently and thoughtfully studying the entries. Ms. Sue chose the exhibition and also the award winners. She remarked, “As a juror, I was incredibly impressed by the depth of creativity and the artistic skills demonstrated by the DVAGTC students. Selecting the final pieces was challenging yet rewarding. I aimed to showcase works that exhibited technical proficiency and the ability to evoke emotional resonance. This diverse collection will visually captivate audiences and foster a greater appreciation of the arts for the community.” Freda (Gin-Wen) Sue is an accomplished printmaker having exhibited her work across the US and in Asia. She currently teaches drawing and printmaking at USC Upstate. Locally, she is active in the Contemporary Print Collective and also the Taiwan Society of Printmaking. Ms. Sue earned an MFA from SCAD Atlanta.

VAASE awards are made possible by generous contributions from the Metropolitan Arts Council with funds received from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, Michelin North America, Inc., SEW Eurodrive, and the South Carolina Arts Commission. In addition, this year's corporate sponsors include APCO Plastics, Bennetts’ Frame & Art Gallery, Suburban Paints, and the Greenville Tech Foundation. Thank you all.