McColl Center for Visual Art today announced Brad Thomas will assume the role of Director of Residencies & Exhibitions effective July 1st, 2013. In his new role Thomas will work with the leadership team in shaping the artistic and programming strategies while creating inspiring opportunities for artists to create and share their work with the community and beyond. Keep reading to learn more.

Join the Contemporaries on July 25th for a special viewing of MoNa gallery’s next exhibition.

The community is invited to join us for a free opening reception on Friday, June 28 from 6 to 9 PM when we celebrate opening night of our newest exhibition, RECAP: Mel Chin. During the reception, visitors can express their creativity and advocate for lead-issue awareness by making their own Fundred Dollar Bill artwork. Keep reading to learn more.

Artists in all disciplines looking for jobs, opportunities, grants and professional development are invited to attend a presentation about the free and low-cost national services and resources that Artspire and the New York Foundation for the Arts offer to them. Join us at the Center on Friday, August 2 from 6 to 8 PM. Keep reading to learn more and to RSVP. Free to attend.

With little experience in retail and running a store, Keith Alyea was inspired by what he learned in the Innovation Institute at McColl Center for Visual Art to break past his fears and work with his partner, Fidel Montoya to make SILVERFLY a reality. Keep reading to learn more.