West Windsor, N.J. –The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) opens the 2013-14 academic year with an exhibit that shines a spotlight on its talented arts faculty.

The “2013 Faculty Art Exhibit” comes to the Gallery from Tuesday, Sept. 10 to Thursday, Oct. 3, with a reception to be held Thursday, Sept. 12, 5 to 7 p.m.  The Gallery is located on the college’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road

Communication faculty member Dylan Wolfe, Ph.D., is the new director for the Gallery at Mercer.  “I am excited to assume this post,” Wolfe said.  “The MCCC Gallery is well known as a beautiful exhibit space that opens its doors for the community to enjoy.  It is a rich educational resource for our students – young people exploring their artistic talents, as well as seasoned artists who take classes at Mercer.  I look forward to creating exhibitions that will showcase the talents on our campus and in the community.”

The faculty show will include works by full-time and adjunct faculty who teach visual arts, advertising design, digital media arts, and fashion.  Artwork is in a variety of mediums, including photography, painting, fashion, textile, and several interactive pieces.

"The incredible range and depth of the works collected for this exhibit demonstrate the strength of the college's faculty as professional artists. What's more, this collection of works provides visitors with a unique snapshot of contemporary art and culture," Wolfe observed.