Get to know our art faculty — part five! “In the classroom, I see each student’s idea as this kind of challenge … so many unexpected discoveries possible just though exploration alone.” Leslie Stalter, professor of art, explains why she teaches and creates art.

Get to know our art faculty — part four! “Without art, not a lot else matters.” Adam Watkins, dean of arts and communication, gives an in-depth look into what inspires him in his art.

Did you catch LLCC’s premiere of “Together,” a video performance by students in the arts and communication department, on Dec. 14? If not, the video remains available for viewing on the LLCC Music Facebook page and LLCC Music YouTube channel.

The video focuses on what the word “together” means, the longing for it and how we get there. Under the direction of Laurie Lewis-Fritz, LLCC instructor of music, the production features “Hope for Resolution” performed by the LLCC Choir and Colleen Hillyer, LLCC flute instructor. It also includes presentations from communication students and a reading by world language students of a poem in English and Spanish written by Dr. Joseph Hoff, LLCC professor of Spanish. Student artwork will be shown throughout the video.

The production’s recording and editing is being completed by LLCC students in the digital media design program. The event graphic was designed by Rachel Knox, LLCC art student.

Get to know LLCC art faculty — part three! “There’s so much joy in the process of making art, of really connecting and getting to that place where you just lose time. There’s nothing else like it, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Professor Laura Anderson’s artwork is emotionally-based and inspired by nature.

Tune in and watch live! LLCC will premiere “Together,” a video performance by students in the arts and communication department, today, Dec. 14 at noon on the LLCC Music Facebook page and LLCC Music YouTube channel. The video will also be available for viewing after its initial release.

The video focuses on what the word “together” means, the longing for it and how we get there. Under the direction of Laurie Lewis-Fritz, LLCC instructor of music, the production features “Hope for Resolution” performed by the LLCC Choir and Colleen Hillyer, LLCC flute instructor. It also includes presentations from communication students and a reading by world language students of a poem in English and Spanish written by Dr. Joseph Hoff, LLCC professor of Spanish. Student artwork will be shown throughout the video.

The production’s recording and editing is being completed by LLCC students in the digital media design and audio production programs. The event graphic was designed by Rachel Knox, LLCC art student.

Get to know LLCC art faculty! “You create your own audience. Your style, it finds you. Don’t rush it … Your art is an extension of your soul.” Thom Whalen, professor of art, shares all that has inspired his artwork through the years.

Get to know LLCC art faculty! In this video, Professor Al Shull talks about how his art tells a story. Professor Shull has been painting and creating art for over 30 years.

LLCC students taking 3-Dimensional Design have been doing good work this semester. An exhibit of their works is up in A. Lincoln Commons and in display cases on the second floor of Menard Hall. Leslie Stalter, professor of art, has created a walk-through video of the exhibit so you can view it from the safety of your own home!

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LLCC will release “Together,” a video performance by students in the arts and communication department, on Monday, Dec. 14. It will premiere at noon and will be available for viewing afterward on the LLCC Music Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LLCCMusic) and YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/3moZZoo). The public is invited to attend.

The video focuses on what the word “together” means, the longing for it and how we get there. Under the direction of Laurie Lewis-Fritz, LLCC instructor of music, the production features “Hope for Resolution” performed by the LLCC Choir and Colleen Hillyer, LLCC flute instructor. It also includes presentations from communication students and a reading by world language students of a poem in English and Spanish written by Dr. Joseph Hoff, LLCC professor of Spanish. Student artwork will be shown throughout the video.

The production’s recording and editing is being completed by LLCC students in the digital media design and audio production programs. The event graphic was designed by Rachel Knox, LLCC art student.

The LLCC Arts and Communication Department includes programs in art, audio production, communication, digital media design, graphic design, world languages and music. Learn more at www.llcc.edu/arts-and-communication.