This year’s Sakura Festival at Clark College presented a variety of performances, including an ikebana flower arrangement demonstration by local instructor Miwa Satoh.
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Archer Gallery Hosts In-Person Exhibition “Wallowing”
Artists Carissa Potter-Carlson and Kate Pruitt bring their exhibition, “Wallowing,” a collection of paintings and sculptures to Clark College for viewing from April 19 to May 13. Archer Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to anyone that completes a health screening prior to visiting. […]
Winter’s Art Talks End with Observational Paintings by Terry Powers
The Archer Gallery wrapped up this winter’s series of Art Talks on Feb. 25, featuring painter Terry Powers. Powers is an Assistant Professor in Painting and Drawing at Utah State University and lives in Logan, Utah. He wanders around his home and the outside world, painting from observation. Terry received […]
Orchestra Closes Out Winter Quarter In Upcoming Performance
The Clark College orchestra’s quarter-closing performance will take place March 13 at 7:30 pm at Skyview High School under the direction of Director Don Appert. This event is free and open to the public, although donations to Clark’s music department will be accepted. Third-quarter orchestra student Georg Jarell believes that […]
Clark Art Talk Showcases Artist Keith Jackson’s Childhood Memories
Kenosha-based artist Keith Jackson presented his paintings depicting his childhood memories during an Archer Gallery Art Talk on February 18. Jackson was born in Essex, MO, a small town where he found inspiration. He started using oil paints on canvas and panel in 1984, and is mostly self-taught. In 2019, […]
Clark Health Professor Discusses Her Recent Book on Wellness in Athletics
Dr. Cara Cocchiarella, health professor at Clark College and a coach consultant, co-wrote “Winning Well: Maximizing Coach and Athlete Wellness” with fellow educator and friend Camille Adana. Written as a guide for coaches to a holistic approach in sports, the book focuses on the eight different aspects of wellness: emotional, […]
Archer Gallery Hosts In-Person Reception for Art Exhibit, “Of a Setting Sun”
Anna Fidler and Katy Stone, contemporary artists of the Pacific Northwest, will be presenting their art at Clark College’s in-person gallery showing, “Of a Setting Sun,” on March 11, from 6 – 8 p.m. This is the Archer Gallery’s first in-person exhibit since 2020. Fidler and Stone’s art has been […]
Clark Art Talk Introduces Julie Alpert
Lively collages and unique ceramic creations are installation artist Julie Alpert’s signature style. Alpert introduced herself and her work pieces during the Clark Art Talk hosted over Zoom by the Archer Galley on Feb. 11. Alpert’s artworks are distinct by how they represent a welcoming and fantastical world. When found […]
Columbia Writers Series Welcomes Author Rumaan Alam
Rumaan Alam, New York Times best selling author, talked about stories of inspiration, talked about success and talked about exploring pleasure in writing during Clark College’s Columbia writer’s series on Feb 10. Alam gave the Clark audience insight on his latest novel, as well as his past novels. Alam’s latest […]
Clark College Invites Tintype Artist Kari Orvik for Weekly Art Talk
Kari Orvik is a renowned tightroper and tintype artist in the Bay Area. On Jan. 28, Clark art professor Michelle Ramen introduced Orvik during a Zoom event as part of a series of virtual art talks the college hosts every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Orvik displayed her latest […]
