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STC Alumni Annual Exhibition: Ricky Sullivan & Andrew Guerra

Current & Upcoming Exhibits, Library Art Gallery, Technology Campus

STC Library Art Gallery Announces Annual Alumni Exhibition Series 

Reception: November 11, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the STC Technology Campus Library (A-179) 

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery is pleased to present its annual STC Alumni Series, highlighting the creative and academic achievements of former students Andres Guerra and Ricky Sullivan. 

Both artists began their academic journeys at South Texas College, earning their associate degrees while studying under ceramics instructor Chris Leonard. They have since continued their education at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 

Guerra is pursuing a degree in political science with plans to attend law school. He works with the STC Police Department and creates ceramic works that explore themes of protest and civic engagement. 

Sullivan, a U.S. Army veteran, earned a Master of Fine Arts degree and now teaches art, mentoring the next generation of students. 

Using clay as a medium for storytelling, both artists create works that reflect their lived experiences. Through the use of varied patterns and glazes, their ceramics communicate personal narratives and cultural perspectives. 

An opening reception is scheduled for Nov. 11, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the STC Technology Campus Library. 

The exhibition will be on view June 1 through Dec. 1, 2026, at the STC Technology Campus, 3700 W. Military Highway, Building A-179, McAllen. 

Admission is free and open to the public. 

The STC Library Art Gallery Program organizes exhibitions and educational programs to enhance student understanding of art, support the curriculum and inspire continued education through engagement with artists and original works. 

For more information, visit library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart

 

 

17th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown: Finding the Right Combination

Current & Upcoming Exhibits, Library Art Gallery, Pecan Campus


South Texas College invites students and the community to the 17th annual two-day ceramics event: June 10 & 11

The South Texas College Art Department and Library Art Gallery will present the 17th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown: “Finding the Right Combination,” featuring the work of ceramic artists Laura Caroline Casas of Youngsville, North Carolina, and Andy Rangel of Brownsville.

Event schedule
Wednesday, June 10

  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Clay demonstration, STC Ceramic Studio, Building B, Room 115
  • 4 to 6 p.m.: Opening receptions, STC Library Art Gallery and STC Art Building B Gallery

Thursday, June 11

  • 9 to 11 a.m.: Artist talk with Laura Caroline Casas and Andy Rangel, Building D Auditorium
  • Noon to 4 p.m.: Clay demonstration, STC Ceramic Studio, Building B, Room 115

“We are excited (and the right kind of nervous with anticipation) as we set off to do the combination and collaboration in clay once more,” said Chris Leonard, STC ceramics instructor and Ceramic Showdown organizer.  “This year, our featured artists are Andy Rangel, who is throwing big pots with personality and making things work well locally, and Laura Caroline Casas, with her hand building fun and functional and consistently well-crafted work that finds audiences near and far.”

12 institutions will submit collaborative ceramic works, representing schools from well beyond the valley.

Participating institutions include Arizona Western College, Central Arizona College, College of The Sequoias, Lawrence University, McClennan Community College, Mesa Community College, PennWest University, Southeast Missouri State University, South Texas College, Texas A&M University Kingsville, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Weber State University.


“We’re setting the stage not only for technique-sharing, but for artists to share the stories and experiences that have shaped their work,” Leonard said. “The exhibitions will reflect voices ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals, alongside emerging artists right here at STC.”

The Library Art Gallery exhibition featuring Casas and Rangel will be on view June 10 through Sept. 10. The Art Building B Gallery exhibition will run June 10 through Aug. 6.

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery Program organizes exhibitions and educational programming designed to deepen students’ understanding of art and its cultural significance, support the academic curriculum, and inspire lifelong learning through engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.

For more information, visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/lag

Call for Artwork Inspired by Stories & Memories of Food

Call for Art, Current & Upcoming Exhibits, Library Art Gallery, Pecan Campus

Deadline to submit and deliver artwork: August 11 & 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Through its annual call for artwork, the South Texas College Library Art Gallery provides community artists, students, alumni, faculty, and staff the opportunity to professionally exhibit their work for the enjoyment of library visitors of all ages.

This year’s annual call aligns with the 6th annual Art & Memory Conference and focuses on the theme of food. The theme ranges in topics which include stories and memories connected to food, farmers and labor as well as the communal gathering experiences and memories formed through shared meals. Participants may submit one artwork per person in any medium. Due to limited pedestals, artwork should be 2-D or 3-D wall-mountable. All artwork should come with a wire on the back and be ready to hang.

How do I participate in the Call for Artwork?

1. Complete an entry form.
2. Deliver your themed artwork August 11 or 12 to the STC Pecan Campus Library, Bldg. F, Rm. 235.

Important Dates:

Artwork Drop Off  
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.   

Reception & Awards 
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.   

End of Show Pickup 
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Artwork must remain on view through the entire exhibit.

Uncollected Artwork Disposal Date 
Monday, December 14, 2026 | 5 p.m.

Jurors: 
Dr. Andrés Molina Ochoa, STC Art & Memory Organizer and Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy
Joe Peña, MFA, Professor of Art at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

The exhibition runs from August 24 through November 30, 2026 at the STC Pecan Campus Library.

The gallery will also be accepting recipes that will be printed and shown alongside artwork in the exhibition.

How to Participate in the Call for Recipes:

1. Complete the entry form.
2. Email your recipe as a PDF to bmonteja@southtexascollege.edu by August 12.

Your recipe must fit on a single 8.5 x 11 inch page and use a minimum of 12-point font. Creativity is encouraged–you may include photos or drawing, write your recipe as a poem, add humor, or use any other creative format you like. All recipes must be original. Please do not print, copy, or reproduce recipes from websites, cookbooks, or other published sources.

For more information, visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/lag or email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu.

Echoes From Within: Oneida Aceves Treviño

Current & Upcoming Exhibits, Library Art Gallery, Starr County Campus

Harlingen Artist and Entrepreneur Shares Her Story of Creativity and Community

Artist Talk & Reception: November 19, 10 – 11 a.m. at the Starr Co. Library Art Gallery.

South Texas College’s Library Art Gallery is showcasing the work of Harlingen-based artist, educator, and entrepreneur Oneida Aceves Treviño in her solo exhibition “Echoes from Within,” on view From June 1 through December 1, 2026.

Treviño will share the story behind her work during an artist talk and reception on Nov. 19 from 10 – 11 a.m. at the STC Starr County Library Art Gallery, Building K, 142 FM 3167 in Rio Grande City. The event is free and open to the public.

About the Artist
A graduate of the University of Texas–Pan American, Treviño began her career teaching art before expanding into community arts programming. In 2016, she partnered with the City of Harlingen to launch a community art class, a project that later grew into Creative Explorations RGV—her own studio offering art instruction for students of all ages.

Today, Treviño focuses on creating public and private murals across the Rio Grande Valley while continuing to incorporate hands‑on mural‑making into the classes she teaches.

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery develops exhibitions and educational programming designed to support academic learning and connect students and the community with artists and original works of art.

For more information, call 956-488-5820, email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu or visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.