Feather River College's Studio Arts Department is holding its annual Student Art Exhibition in May across two Quincy galleries: Main Street Artists Gallery and Plumas Arts Gallery. The exhibition features student work in drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture, with an opening reception on May 1. Additionally, Main Street Artists Gallery is showcasing three resident fine jewelry creators—Robert Rose, Judy Dailey, and Michael Borofka—alongside other gallery members' work.
This exhibition matters because it provides FRC art students with real-world curatorial experience and public engagement, bridging academic training and professional practice. The inclusion of the jewelry showcase highlights the gallery's role in supporting local artisans and the community's creative economy, reinforcing the importance of small-town arts institutions in fostering emerging talent and cultural participation.