About the Show
The Graphic Design Student Show is an annual juried exhibition showcasing the best graphic design, motion graphics, illustration and web design work of students in the Graphic Design Program at Parkland College.
For the exhibition, a jury of Parkland design faculty selected the best student work from the current school year. The exhibition gives students a chance to present their work in marketing communication, branding, advertising, and design to industry professionals and the community.
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Exhibition Dates
May 13–30, 2019 -
Gallery Hours
Mon–Thurs from 10am–7pm
Saturdays 12–2pm -
Reception
Wednesday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Musical performance by Ms M and the Jokers
Awards ceremony at 6:30pm
Gallery Talk by Paul Young immediately following the awards ceremony
Reception co-sponsored by Champaign-Urbana Design Org (CUDO) -
Giertz Gallery at Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, Illinois 61821-1899
Gallery office 217/351-2485
artgallery.parkland.edu
Award Winners
The following awards were presented at the opening night reception on
May 15, 2019
at 6:30pm:
- Graphic Design Best of Show: Marcus Flinn ($100)
- Typography Best of Show: Ju Hyun Kong ($100)
- Illustration Best of Show (sponsored by The Robeson Family): Alex Lutz ($100)
- President's Award of Excellence: Madelyn Witruk ($100)
- Surface 51 Award of Excellence: Brooke Armstrong ($100)
- DSC Foundation Award of Excellence: Megan Perry ($100)
- Positive Energy Award sponsored by Positivity Place: Brooke Armstrong ($100)
- CUDO Award of Excellence: Michael Dalton ($100)
- Electric Pictures Award of Excellence: Marco Vasquez ($100)
- David M. and Shirley A. Jones Student Art Award: Adam Christians ($100)
- Fine & Applied Arts Department Chair Award: Brooke Armstrong ($100)
Special thanks to this year's judges who selected the winners:
- Evelyn C. Shapiro: Promotions Manager, Champaign Public Library
- Robb Springfield: Creative Director, Flex-N-Gate
To view the award-winning entries:
- See post on Parkland's Parkland's Blog
- Download awards ceremony presentation (PDF)
