Past Exhibitions 2016

Dr. Sneed is a nature photographer, specializing in photos from State and National Parks around the U.S. He worked in the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory for 37 years and was instrumental in establishing the molecular diagnostics section. Now retired, he uses his photography to advocate for environmental and conservation concerns.

Nature Photography Workshop: Saturday, November 5, Loyd Sneed, VAC and TAMU Rec Sports will host a photography hike for students of Texas A&M. Pre-registration is required. Location to be announced.

Opening reception: Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. in the Reynolds Gallery

Linda is a Chicana artist from Los Angeles, although she grew up in parts of Texas, Alabama and Europe. Her Make ‘Em All Mexican work is heavily inspired by pop art and the use of repurposed materials. She will also be exhibiting her brand new The Brown Dot Project series that visually represents U.S. national data on Latino populations.

Ms. Vallejo visited Texas A&M between September 26-28, she was available for presentations and other speaking engagements during her visit.

An opening reception took place Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in the Reynolds Gallery.

Feissel’s series of 38 oil paintings explores the passage of time and the elusive nature of relationships. The pieces display several different styles and subjects but are connected in their theme: the poignancy of capturing a fleeting moment.

A closing reception took place August 25^th, from 2-6 p.m. in the Reynolds Gallery.

The exhibition of 21 oil paintings explored the artist’s fascination for the natural world, science and the human figure. Her recent works have incorporated folded paper objects that both conceal and enhance her mysterious and personal narratives.

There was an opening reception and a meet-and-greet with the artist on April 28, 2016.

ArtFest is an annual juried student art competition and exhibition sponsored by the Memorial Student Center’s Visual Arts Committee. The top three winners received cash prizes and all selected finalists were exhibited in the James R. Reynolds Student Art Gallery.

There was an opening reception on March 3, 2016 where the first, second and third place winners were announced.

Chris La Porte is a stunning realistic pencil-drawing artist who creates monumental murals that are so real they are often mistaken for photographs. Chris La Porte visited campus as the VAC artist in residence for Spring 2016.

The artist led a public gallery talk  at the opening reception January 21, 2016.

Artist Michael Monaco was in a car accident when he was just 16 years old. After extensive rehabilitation, Michael learned how to perform everyday tasks utilizing only his mouth. He found a hobby in painting. 25 years later, his artwork has been reproduced all over the world and still stands as proof that there are no boundaries to artistic talent

Monaco hosted an adaptive painting workshop on December 5, 2015 in partnership with Brazos Valley Council for Independent Living, VSA, Texas A&M University Disability Student Services and Texas A&M Department of Education

There was an opening reception December 3, 2016.