Ongoing exhibit spotlights faculty and staff creativity
From paintings and ceramics to photographs and jackets, the latest exhibit at the Citrus College Art Gallery celebrates the skill and artistry of the college's talented employees.
Opening with a special reception on Oct. 1, "Office Hours" features artwork from several visual arts and architecture faculty, as well as two pieces by Dr. Gerald Sequiera, dean of enrollment services.
"The Citrus College Art Gallery's mission is to showcase diverse artwork from students, employees and the community artists in the Los Angeles area. As curator, I realized the last time we had a faculty show was about five years ago, so it was about time," said Dyane Duffy, visual arts instructor. "The title, 'Office Hours,' came from the familiar language of the collegiate world. All faculty have office hours, so the title is a nod to this weekly practice of meeting with students."
According to Duffy, each artist chose the work they were interested in showing. She then curated the interior of the gallery, which included planning out the path that guests take to view the art.
"Much of the work in the exhibition is two-dimensional, including graphite, charcoal and ink drawings, as well as acrylic, oil and encaustic paintings," she said. "The show also features photography; bronze, ceramic and woodcut sculpture; printed and collaged jackets; and a video piece."
Those interested in viewing the artwork can stop by the gallery Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Although "Office Hours" officially runs through Friday, Dec. 5, it will also open during the annual performances of "Christmas Is..." on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7.
"It is important for our students to see what we are working on in our professional practice," Duffy said. "The gallery has become an essential teaching resource for the visual arts faculty, providing a dynamic space to discuss material, artistic processes and thematic content with students. In addition, classes from other programs, such as English, have used the gallery to inspire writing assignments. This direct exposure to live artwork enriches our campus culture and enhances learning across disciplines."
This article originally appeared in the November 2025 edition of the Citrus View.