The annual Hartnell Student Art Show for 2026 is now on display at the Hartnell College Art Gallery in Salinas, California. The exhibition features a range of multimedia student works created in Hartnell art classes, including drawing, sculpture, painting, photography, mixed-media, and digital art. A piece by student Justin Heart is highlighted. The show runs until May 1, 2026, at the Visual & Performing Arts Center on campus.
This exhibition matters because it provides students with professional exhibition experience in a gallery setting, reflecting the vibrancy of the college’s Visual & Performing Arts program. It highlights the role of community college art programs in nurturing emerging local artists and offering accessible cultural programming to the Salinas area.