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When Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson began her presidency at Moberly Area Community College in 1996, the college was making plans to build the Activity Center, which would hold the Fitzsmmons-John Arena, the new home of the Greyhounds Basketball team. The old Coliseum and home to the famed Greyhounds since 1931 would soon sit vacant. It was a large, but also sacred place to many fans and she knew there had to be great care and forethought put into whatever plans the College had for that space.
Dr. Jorgenson’s bachelor degree is in fine arts and it grieved her that all of MACC’s fine arts classes were in the basement of the college with no natural light or room to expand. There was also no gallery to display student works.
By 2000, she had researched and worked with architects long enough to propose a renovation that would preserve the hallowed floors of the basketball court, provide top-quality space for the fine arts and create a graphic arts program to help fund the entire venture. Because fine arts funding was difficult to secure, she decided to house the Career and Technical Graphic Arts program in the new wing, which allowed her to use Vocational Enhancement Grant funds to pay for much of the project. It was an ingenious idea that tied two complimentary programs into a perfect space.
The $1.4 million renovation opened to the public in February 2002 and included a gallery in the center of the building. This gallery was a specific request of Dr. Jorgenson. She wanted everyone who entered the wing to be surrounded by art. She didn’t want it tucked away at the end of hall where no one would ever see it. She created two glass rooms to showcase items that would need to be protected. The two-story center section of the gallery allows for large exhibits and the ability to fly artwork above attendees. The wing also includes a pressroom, ceramics studio, plate making room, sculpture studio, two computer labs, painting and drawing studio, two classrooms and eight offices.
In January 2003, Dr. Jorgenson’s influence on the Arts continued with the establishment of the MACC Endowment for the Arts to continue “to develop, support and promote cultural activities and the arts, particularly as related to the Center.” Due to the support of fellow Arts patrons, the Endowment now totals over $80,000 and provides grants to faculty and events
Upon Dr. Jorgenson’s retirement in June 2013, the MACC Board of Trustees honored her 27 years of service to the College with the renaming of the wing as the Evelyn E. Jorgenson Fine Arts Center.
Today, the gallery hosts a number of exhibits each year from local artists to internationally recognized works to local high school and college student exhibits. Student work lines the walls and the classrooms are filled each semester.
The Center remains a source of pride for MACC and the Moberly community.
The Gallery is open to the public:
Monday – Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m
Friday
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For information on visiting the Gallery or exhibiting your work, please contact Gallery Director Kaylee Paffrath at kayleep@macc.edu.
FALL 2019
Oils “Open Impressionism: Missouri Landscape Series”
Works by Jared Van Cleve
Exhibition: December 9, 2019 – January 31, 2020
Gallery Reception: January 18th from 5:00-7:00 featuring acoustic jazz performer Derrick Enyard.
Make a night of the arts! Following the Exhibit Reception join us for classical pianist Jonathan Thornton in the MACC Auditorium at 7:00pm.
SPRING 2020
“Here and There…a Mother Daughter Show”
Works by Penny and Rachel Brown
Exhibition: February 10, 2020 – March 20, 2020
Gallery Reception: March 7th from 5:00-7:00 along with live music from A.M. Acoustic Hour.
18th Annual Juried Spring Virtual Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: April 1 – April 30, 2021
Award Announced: TBA
Virtual show will be shown for display on Evelyn E. Jorgenson Gallery Facebook page and HERE.
2018 -2019 Gallery Exhibitions
Body Electric
Works by Ben Lee and ENOCH
Exhibition: April 15 – May 10, 2019
Reception: April 22, 4-6 p.m.
17th Annual Juried Spring Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: February 11 – February 28, 2019
Reception: February 28, 5-7 p.m.
Awards announced at 6 p.m.
For information on entering art please contact your high school art teacher or Yoko Lea, Jorgenson Fine Arts Gallery Director.
Conceptions
Selected Works from Brianna Bogucki, Renee Brochu, and Kristen Lyle
Exhibition: January 14, 2019 – February 1, 2019
MACC Alumni Show: Beyond
Selected Works from Ashley Thompson, Brittany Perkins, Eric Ordway, Mae Godwin, & Yoko Lea
Exhibition: December 17, 2018 – January 8, 2019
Reception: January 7, 2019 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Ballou/Bennett: INTERFERENCE PATTERN
Works of Matthew Ballou and Jen Bennett
Exhibition: November 13 – December 7, 2018
Reception: November 28, 5-7 p.m.
Show-Me States: A Survey of Missouri Photography
Curated by Matt Rahner
Exhibition: October 15 – November 9, 2018
Reception: October 18, 2018, 5-6:30 p.m.
The Gallery Collection:
Selected Works from the Jorgenson Gallery Collection
Exhibition: August 20, 2018 – October 12, 2018
2017-2018 Gallery Exhibitions
FALL 2017
MACC 90 – a Trip through Time
Exhibition: August 21 – September 30, 2017
Gallery Reception: Thursday, August 31; 6pm – 8pm
Communication Device:
Works by R-Q/Bryan Helton
Exhibition: October 9 – November 3, 2017
Gallery Reception: Friday October 13; 5pm – 7pm
Works from the MICA Artist Residency Program in Brittany, France
Exhibition: November 13 – December 15, 2017
Gallery Reception: Thursday, November 16; 4pm – 7pm
MACC Student Show (Columbia Campus)
Exhibition: November 27 – December 8, 2017
Artists Reception: Friday, December 8; 1pm – 4pm
SPRING 2018
Missouri Over There, WWI Traveling Exhibit
Exhibition:January 16- February 23, 2018
Gallery Reception and Guest Lecture: January 30, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
16th Annual Spring Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: March 5 – March 17, 2018
Gallery Reception and Awards: Friday, March 9; 5pm – 7pm
The Gallery Collection
Selected Works from the Jorgenson Gallery Collection
Exhibition: April 2- May 31, 2018
2016-2017 Gallery Exhibitions
FALL 2016
50 by Murphy: A Retrospective of Illustration & Fine Art
Exhibition: August 22 – September 23, 2016
Gallery Reception: September 9, 2016; 5:00pm-7:00pm
Transitory Boundaries
Works by Trudy Denham & Catherine Armrest
Exhibition: October 3 – November 11, 2016
Gallery Reception: October 7, 2016; 5:00pm-7:00 pm
MACC Student Art Exhibition
Exhibition: November 28 – December 8
Gallery Reception: December 1, 2016; 4:00pm-6:00pm
SPRING 2017
Eclectic Images of Interest
Works by Rodney Burlingame
Exhibition: January 11 – February 17
Gallery Reception: January 27, 2017; 5:00pm-7:00pm
15th Annual Spring Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: February 27 – March 17
Awards Reception: March 3, 2017; 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Biophilia:Paint, Canvas, Pixels and Paper
Works by Joe Bussell and Fred Trease
Exhibition: April 3 – May 11, 2017
Gallery Reception: April 21, 2017; 5:00pm- 7:00pm
2015-2016 Gallery Exhibitions
FALL 2015
Works by Aron Fischer & Lacey Campbell
Exhibition: August 19 – September 25
Gallery Reception: September 25, 2015; 5:00pm-7:00pm
Still Lifes: Perceptions of Inanimate Objects
Exhibition: October 1 – November 12
Gallery Reception: October 8, 2015; 5:00pm-7:00 pm
MACC Student Art Exhibition
Exhibition: November 18 – December 3
Gallery Reception: November 19, 2015; 4:30pm-6:30pm
SPRING 2016
Works by Janet Bratcher, David Caywood, & John Holman
Exhibition: January 11 – February 18
Gallery Reception: January 22, 2016; 5:00pm- 7:00pm
14th Annual Spring Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: February 24 – March 11
Awards Reception: March 4, 2016; 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Diverted Reality
Exhibition: March 17 – May 5, 2016
Gallery Reception: April 7, 2016; 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Gallery 2014-2015 Exhibitions
FALL 2014
Outsider Art
Exhibition: August 20- September 25
Gallery Reception: August 25, 2014 4-7pm
Contemporary Impressions from the Printmaking Matrix
Exhibition: October 1- November 13
Gallery Reception: October 9, 2014 4-7pm
MACC Student Art Exhibition
Exhibition: November 17- December 4
Gallery Reception: November 18, 2014 4-7pm
SPRING 2015
Works by Mark Langeneckert and Naomi Sugino Lear
Exhibition: January 13- February 19
Gallery Reception: January 21, 2015 4-7pm
13th Annual Spring Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: February 25 – March 13
Awards Reception: March 6, 4-7 p.m.
Urban Decay
Exhibition: March 17- May 7, 2015
Gallery Reception: April 7, 2015 4-7pm
2013-2014 Exhibitions
FALL 2013
Centering Clay
Missouri Regional Ceramics
Exhibition: August 29 – September 27
Gallery Reception: September 16, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Adaptations and Transformations
Works by David Spear
Exhibition: October 7 – October 31
Gallery Reception & Artist Talk: October 10, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Storms and Snarls
Works by Jessie Van der Laan
Exhibition: November 7 – December 5
Gallery Reception: November 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
SPRING 2014
Figures of Light and Shadow
Works by Randy Simmons
Exhibition: January 15 – February 13
Gallery Reception & Artist Talk: February 13, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
12th Annual Spring Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: February 27 – March 14
Awards Reception: March 7, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
MACC Student Art Exhibition
Exhibition: April 16 – May 7
Awards Reception: May 5, 3:00-5:00 p.m
Jorgenson Gallery 2012-2013 Exhibitions
FALL 2012
Artifacts of Matrimony
Works by Mary Weidner and the MACC Alumni Museum
Exhibition: August 28 – September 28
Gallery Reception: September 7, 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Drive Safely
Works by Robert Gerhardt
Exhibition: October 5 – November 2
Gallery Reception: October 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Reconstructed
Works by David Linneweh
Exhibition: November 12 – December 12
Gallery Reception: November 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
SPRING 2013Paradox and Conformity
Works by Richard Deon
Exhibition: January 15 – February 15
Gallery Reception:January 16, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
11th Annual Juried Spring Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: March 6 – March 15
Awards Reception: March 8, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
MACC Student Art Exhibition
Exhibition: April 12 – May 8
Awards Reception: May 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Jorgenson Gallery 2011-2012 Exhibitions
FALL 2011
The Postcard Show
Works by Kristin Carlson
Exhibition: September 8 – September 30
Gallery Reception: September 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
The Evidence of Being
Works by Erin Wiersma
Exhibition: October 6 – November 4
Gallery Reception: October 14, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
Memento of Americana
Works by Steven Bleicher
Exhibition: November 10 – December 7
Gallery Reception: November 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
SPRING 2012Kaleidoscope Garden
Works by Jill Parisi
Exhibition: January 12 – February 10
Gallery Reception:January 13, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
10th Annual Juried Art Exhibition for Area High Schools
Exhibition: February 23 – March 16
Awards Reception: March 9, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
MACC Student Art Exhibition
Exhibition: April 16 – May 9
Awards Reception: May 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
