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SKYCTC to host ARTWorks INC. Members Only Exhibition at the College’s New Gallery

ARTWorks summer exhibition logo with an image of artistic statue and date and time of the event

Bowling Green, KY – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) will showcase the creative talents of ArtWorks Inc. members during the Summer Exhibition from June 8–July 23, 2026. The exhibition will be held at the SKYCTC Art Gallery on the college’s main campus, located at 1845 Loop Drive in Bowling Green, inside the new Robert & Mary Tincher Campus & Community Center.

The Summer Exhibition will feature a variety of artwork from regional artists who are members of ArtWorks Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and growing the visual arts community throughout the region.

ArtWorks Inc. and SKYCTC invite the community to experience the creative talents of artists throughout the region. Gallery hours will be Monday through Thursday, June 8–July 23, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

An opening reception will take place Monday, June 8, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. with awards presented at 6:00 p.m.

Melissa Vandenberg, Professor of Art at Eastern Kentucky University, will serve as judge for the ArtWorks Inc. Summer Exhibition. During the reception, awards will be presented for Best of Show, First, Second, and Third Place, as well as Merit Awards, the Myra Dwyer Award, and Best Newbie or Amateur.

“We are thrilled to open this new gallery as a cultural resource for both our campus and the surrounding community,” said Leslie Nichols, Gallery Director. “The summer show highlights the creativity of artists in the community, and we are proud to celebrate and share their vision and talents with the public.”

“This exhibition is a celebration of the incredible creativity within our membership and a chance to share our work with the broader Southcentral Kentucky community,” said Paul Johnson, ArtWorks Inc. President. “We encourage all members to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to showcase their artwork in one of the region’s newest and most exciting exhibition venues.”

The SKYCTC Art Gallery is dedicated to enriching cultural and educational experiences of our students, the college community, and the region we serve through artistic expression, collaboration, and community engagement. Faculty, staff, students, and community members are encouraged to visit the gallery and experience the artwork on display throughout the summer.

For more information about the exhibition or the SKYCTC Art Program, please contact: Leslie Nichols – leslie.nichols@kctcs.edu or David Jones – cdavid.jones@kctcs.edu.