Engulfed: Artist Closing Reception

Join Gallery221@HCC Dale Mabry Campus for a virtual reception for Engulfed, on view by appointment only from March 8–May 6, 2021. The closing reception is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. on Zoom. The event will feature a panel discussion with Laurencia Strauss, Tory Tepp, and Amanda Poss, moderated by Sarah Howard.

Engaging issues around climate crisis, sustainability, and pressing ecological concerns, Engulfed is a group show that highlights artistic responses to our evolving environmental issues. Co-curated by Sarah Howard and Amanda Poss, the exhibition features a range of regional voices alongside select works from the Permanent Art Collection of the USF Contemporary Art Museum. Featured artists include: Liset Castillo, Mark Dion, Brandie Dziegiel, Kenny Jensen, Carol Mickett & Robert Stackhouse, Laurencia Strauss and Tory Tepp.

Sarah Howard is the Curator of Public Art and Social Practice, and Research Associate at the University of South Florida’s Institute for Research in Art. Amanda Poss is the Gallery Director for Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry and Ybor City Campuses.

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Programs are made possible in part by the support of HCC Student Activities/Service Fees and the HCC Dale Mabry Campus Student Government Association.

Register in advance for this virtual event on Zoom here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.