Bristol's Art Gallery to open From Here: Bristol Alumni in Art, Design, and Creative Practice on September 10

September 10 - October 15, 2026

Opening Reception
Thursday, September 10, 6 - 8 p.m.

Gallery Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Bristol Community College’s Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery presents From Here: Bristol Alumni in Art, Design, and Creative Practice, on view from September 10 to October 15, 2026.

Featuring the work of 21 Bristol alumni whose studies span more than four decades, the exhibition considers the lasting influence of arts education beyond graduation. The participating artists represent a wide range of creative practices, including painting, photography, printmaking, design, illustration, tattoo art, animation, education, and multidisciplinary work.

From Here brings together both artwork and alumni reflections on their experiences in Bristol’s Art & Design programs. Across generations, those reflections describe faculty mentorship, experimentation, critique, curiosity, and the confidence to develop an individual creative voice. Together, they suggest that the enduring value of an arts education lies not only in what students learn to make, but in how they learn to think.

The exhibition’s title recognizes Bristol Community College as both a place and a point of departure: a place where creative journeys begin and a foundation that continues to shape artists, educators, designers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders long after graduation.

An opening reception will be held Thursday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery, 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River.

For more information, please visit www.bristolcc.edu/gallery , email kathleen.hancock@bristolcc.edu, or call 774.357.2439.

Bristol Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.

The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs, English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.

Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility, offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.

As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles.

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