The art of Jazz Exhibition opened on Feb. 21 with a presentation by Jazz poet Charles Blackwell accompanied by Delta Jazz Studies instructor Brian Kendrick on drums.
The exhibit which runs from Feb. 21 until March 21, is a visual musical experience, featuring works by ten national artists including Ceramics professor Joe Mariscal, and Lodi Artist Jim Coston.
“Art of Jazz” is funded by a grand awarded to the Delta Center for the Arts coordinated by Jan Marlese, L.H. Horton Gallery Director by the Stockton Arts Commission.
The gallery is located in Shima 144 and is open Monday by appointment, Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed and Thurs., 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., and selected Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Feb. 23 and April 20.
A Gala reception and concert will be held March 21 at 5 p.m. in the gallery and 7:30 p.m. in the Atherton Auditorium.
For more information check out the website: deltacollege.edu/div/finearts/dept/dca/gallery.html
