Iowa Central Celebrates Student Creativity at Fall Art Reception

Emily Denholm, Public Information Office
12/16/2025

From graphic design to fine arts, Iowa Central Community College students showcased their creativity and talent during the Fall Art Reception, an annual event highlighting the artistic achievements of Triton artists across multiple disciplines. Despite unpredictable fall weather, the reception was a success, drawing students, faculty, staff, and community members together to celebrate student work.

The event featured live music by local musician Jeremy Ober, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the gallery, while Iowa Central Culinary Arts provided a variety of eats and treats for guests to enjoy. Student artwork spanning photography, ceramics, drawing, graphic arts, and 2-D design filled the space, demonstrating both technical skill and creative exploration.

This year’s exhibition was juried by Richard Hanson, whose professional expertise helped recognize outstanding student work through Juror’s Awards in each category. In addition, Administration Awards, a People’s Choice Award, and Best of Show were presented to honor exceptional creativity and craftsmanship.

Administration Awards

• Lajoie Elophe, Untitled

• Jacob Sorenson, Hard Days Work

• Frank Gonzales, Waterflow

• William Adams, The Perfect Swing

Juror’s Awards

Fine Arts Photography

• Honorable Mention: Lajoie Elophe, Untitled

• Second Place: Abbigail Hutchinson, Weight of Light

• First Place: Abigail Fridolfson, Bottle View

Commercial Photography

• Honorable Mention: Hannah Bloomquist, Crowd Connection

• Second Place: Isabelle Brodale, Caught Off Ground

• First Place: Addison Hindt, Untitled

2-D Design

• Honorable Mention: Ryan Haynes, Contour Line Drawing

• Second Place: Meya Winger, The Blue Wave

• First Place: Peyton Alersiejczyk, Couldn’t Help But Stare

Ceramics

• Honorable Mention: Catherine Britt, Untitled

• Second Place: Erica Swanger, Morning Sky

• First Place: Gracie Grady, No Face

Drawing

• Honorable Mention: Jase Madison, Untitled

• Second Place: Abbigail Hutchinson, Bright Decay

• First Place: Zohara Dueker, Did You Hurt Yourself, Lois

Graphic Arts

• Honorable Mention: Hayden Heatley, Untitled

• Second Place: Addison Kuonen, Jungle Mosaic

• First Place: Kaylon Naylor, TZO

Additional Honors

• People’s Choice Award: Ray Anderson

• Best of Show: Ken Davalos, Peel the Performer

The Fall Art Reception is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and hard work of Iowa Central’s art students. Congratulations to all participating artists and award recipients—these students represent just a few of the many talented Tritons creating impactful work on campus.