West Georgia Technical College opened its seventh annual traveling Art Exhibit recently, highlighting creative West Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff members.

“The talent and creativity shown by our students, faculty and staff here at the College is exceptional,” said West Georgia Technical College President Steve G. Daniel. “This exhibit is a testament to the versatility of both our students and staff.”

Out of the more than 100 submissions received, there were 20 Showcase Winners and six Merit Award winners. Submissions – coming from all five of the college’s campuses – were accepted from current students, recent graduates, current and retired faculty and staff and members of West Georgia Tech’s many boards and advisory committees.

Student winners received cash awards, as well as recognition at a reception held at Douglas Campus earlier this month.

The exhibit’s first place winner overall was Yusi Li, from the Carroll Campus, who entered an oil painting titled “An Art of an Artist.” Second place went to Denise Nelson, from the Coweta Campus, who entered a piece titled “Eric.” Third place winner overall was Camillia Beckett, from the Douglas Campus, who entered a watercolor painting titled “Serenity.”

“The students’ creativity is always amazing,” said English Instructor, Dr. Judy Jackson. “Our college family looks forward to seeing the art work each spring as we display the Showcase and Merit Award pieces on each of our campuses for one week. This is another way in which our College recognizes student talent.”

The art exhibit can be seen at the Carroll Campus until April 10 before going to the Murphy Campus April 10-17. The exhibit will then travel to the LaGrange Campus April 17-24.