Central Campus Gallery
The San Jacinto College Central Campus Art Gallery contributes to our dynamic campus culture. We believe that art inspires reflection and growth within our students, faculty, and community. We host exhibitions, artists talks, performances, and more. Explore the Gallery and see what you can discover.
Current Exhibition
Central Campus Art & Design Spring Showcase
with special guests from Deer Park High School, South Campus
On View: April 10 – May 7
The annual Spring Showcase at San Jacinto College Central Campus celebrates student creativity across a variety of mediums. This year’s exhibition features work from our own Art & Design students, alongside a special installation by commercial photography students from Deer Park High School South Campus, on display in the Black Box Gallery.
The showcase highlights our ongoing commitment to fostering creative pathways for future artists, designers, and visual storytellers in our community.
Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, April 10th for an evening of art, food, and connection.
About the Gallery
Admission to the Central Campus Art Gallery is free.
Admission to the Central Campus Art Gallery is free.
For your safety and to help preserve the artwork, we have a few guidelines we ask that you follow:
- Please stand at a safe distance from paintings, sculptures, and pedestals.
- There is no eating or drinking allowed in the Gallery.
- To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses, we strongly encourage the use of a face covering, regardless of vaccination status. We can provide a mask upon request.
- Please maintain a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others.
Hand sanitizer is available in the Gallery, and if you ever need assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our gallery assistants.
Photo & Video Permission
For professional photo or video permission, please email us before your visit.: CentralGallery@sjcd.edu
Accessible Parking can be found in Lot P21, on either side of the Building C-21 entrance. To use designated parking spaces, your vehicle must have a valid state disability placard or license plate.
Accessible Restrooms can be found in Building C-21, near the right side of the lobby.
Service Animals that comply with the College’s service animal policy are welcome in the Gallery. This includes dogs and miniature horses specifically trained to perform tasks that mitigate the effects of a disability. This does not include animals used only for comfort or emotional support.
- Students: Please apply for accommodations through Accessibility Services.
- Visitors: Please contact an Accessibility Counselor at 281-998-6150 to arrange your upcoming visit to the Gallery with your service animal.
Student Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight
Mariana Canino graduated from San Jac in 2020 with her Associate of Arts. In 2022, she graduated with her Bachelors from the University of Houston – Clear Lake majoring in Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design and minoring in Art History and Communications. She enjoys painting in watercolor but also enjoys creating digital/vector art since it is something she uses everyday. She is now a graphic designer at Intuitive Machines where she converts ideas into proposal graphics that are then submitted to NASA, commercial partners, and other civic governments for competitive review.
Mariana Canino
OMES III
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Burns McDonnell
Intuitive Machines
Being around so many bright minds at Intuitive Machines helps get Canino’s creative juices flowing as she feels it is her mission to use her creative talents to showcase all this company has accomplished.
Morpheus / Alhat Flight Testing
Canino still finds time to do fun projects and meets with her friend weekly to work on their web-comic. “It’s an enjoyable process and it’s with someone I always look forward to seeing each week, which makes working on this even better.”
Get In With the Gallery
Administrative Assistant I - Central Art Gallery
This is a Federal/Texas work-study part-time position. It allows up to 19.5 hours
per week at $10.40 per hour.
Apply Now
Description: The Central Art Gallery is looking for student gallery assistants to support operations. Individuals in this position will learn the functions and operations of a gallery and will enhance their ability to secure employment when moving on to a university or other employment. This position supports the Gallery Director with:
- Installation and art handling
- Documentation of art and administration duties
- Promotion of the Gallery
- Gallery repairs, painting, and maintenance
- Guiding guests through exhibitions
- Making sure the space and artwork is secure
Desired Availability:
We are looking for Monday through Thursday daytime to early evening hours. We will
work to have a balanced schedule for open gallery hours between two assistants.
Qualifications:
- Relatable and trustworthy
- Light data input and word processing knowledge
- Design and/or Photoshop experience a plus
- Interest and/or experience in the visual arts
- Desired Skills:
- Microsoft Word
- Data entry
- Photoshop
Work Study Requirements:
- Apply for financial aid with FAFSA
- Select “Yes” on question 31 of FAFSA application: Are you interested in being considered
for work-study?
- Please note that selecting “Yes” indicates your interest in work-study. It does not guarantee you will be offered a federal work-study position.
- After completing the FAFSA application, set up an appointment with a financial aid advisor to discuss your eligibility. (Advisor: San Juanita Gonzalez)
- If all requirements are met, please contact Carmen Champion to receive further instructions for applying. Email her at CentralGallery@sjcd.edu.
We are a non-profit space that hosts six exhibitions per academic year. This generally includes two student shows, as well as group shows that feature artists from the area and around the world. We also host a faculty biennial exhibition.
Gallery Space
The Gallery hosts 1128 square feet of floor space. We have six movable walls and a
number of pedestals in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Proposal Guidelines
Proposals are received year round and reviewed and accepted by the gallery curator.
She encourages proposals from artists working in traditional, non-traditional, experimental,
or collaborative formats. All proposals must include:
- Work Examples: No more than 15 digital images in .JPG format with no more than 1,000 pixels on any one side. Provide a corresponding list of images including title, date, medium, and dimensions.
- Resume(s) / CV: Provide resumes as a PDF document. For group proposals, please save all artists’ resumes to one document.
- Proposal: Provide a one-page, 500-word proposal. Include the name(s) of the artist(s) involved, title, concept, description of exhibition, and any special needs or equipment required.
The selection process may take up to six weeks to complete. You will be notified of your proposal status via email.
Please send proposals to: CentralGallery@sjcd.edu
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