Professional Student/Gallery Mentoring Program
December 6, 2007 ~ 6-9 pm
The annual collaboration between 
at each gallery exhibiting their work, which is available for sale. A percentage of sale proceeds will benefit the student artists,
The Student/Gallery Mentoring Program, now in its 6th year, was launched by one of the original First Thursday’s Gallery member and current LCAD Professor Robin Fuld. The program pairs senior students in the Fine Arts Professional Studies class with First Thursday’s professional art galleries and is designed to demonstrate the intricacies involved in the business of operating a gallery and professionally exhibiting artwork. The program includes hands-on work with representatives from the galleries whose expertise helps guide the students and to broaden the scope of their art world experience.
Each gallery makes a substantial commitment of time and expertise to mentor LCAD students, and knows that their role as a mentor is a worthy investment. When asked why mentoring the students is important, gallery owner Marion Meyer remarked, “The relationship with current and former students from the college is very refreshing and valuable. I still have contact with students assigned to my gallery in past years and follow their careers as they stop by the gallery to see new shows. This year during Art Walk in June and July, I actually showed work created by the brother of the student who was featured during the Mentoring Program at my gallery in December 2006. Great connections are made, and the clients and collectors support it. It’s a win-win situation for all.”
An integral part of LCAD’s mission is to provide students with the skills and education necessary to prepare them for today's complex and changing job market. The success of the college depends on the accomplishment of its students and, in turn, the success of alumni resides in their ability to engage in fulfilling careers. “This year we have the most students and galleries participating to date. The success of the program has cemented such a strong relationship that many students are often hired by their mentor gallery during the semester as support staff. Many have then gone on to permanent gallery positions or representation- the mentoring continues. The connection is very rewarding for everyone involved,” said Robin Fuld Professor of Professional Studies and Career Placement Officer.
| Gallery | Student |
| La Bottega Dell'Acquaforte | Chris Hill |
| The Redfern Gallery | Nicholas Enevoldsen |
| Bluebird Gallery | Megan Martin |
| DeRu's Fine Arts | |
| The Esther Wells Collection | Alexsandra Babic and Latife Warshawsky |
| Pure | Hyemee Ahn |
| Mandarin Fine Art | Candice George |
| | Michael Harnish |
| Marion Meyer | Sara Miska |
| | Brendan Gilbert |
| Studio 7 | Keri Jaggers |
| Cove | Jessica Papa |
| Endangered Planet | Francisca O'Toole |
| Studio Arts Gallery | Colleen Police |
| Gallery McCollum | Eunice Choi |
| | Hely Omar Gonzalez |
| Townley Fine Art | Christian Ramirez |
| Vintage Poster | Angela Kwac |
| Azali | Ha Young Choi |
Student Images:
Eunice Choi, Oil
Jessica Papa, Watercolor
Nicholas Enevoldsen, Oil
