Sisson hosts “Get Out the Vote” poster show and live discussion

The HFC Sisson Art Gallery (Room F-155) on the first floor of the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center (Building F on the main campus) will present its “Get Out the Vote” student poster show on Tuesday, October 27, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

All Get Out the Vote posters meet the non-partisan requirement. During the poster show, HFC political science instructor Dr. Tony Perry will speak about civic engagement at 4:00 p.m.

This poster show was inspired by the League of Women Voters (LWV) and the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)'s “Design for Democracy” initiative to increase civic participation through art.

“By creating messages that are more understandable and trustworthy, designers become more vocal citizens and democracy more accessible,” said HFC Department Chair, Fine and Performing Arts Vicki Shepherd. “By advocating for civic engagement through voter education, this project turns design skills and aspirations into tangible actions that can make a difference. Design has always been a part of creating awareness, so it was an easy decision to make this an assignment to raise awareness, as well as offer students an opportunity to work on their design skills."

Soft opening

The poster show will serve as a soft opening for Sisson’s exhibition season. The gallery's hours of operation from October 26 through November 3 are:

• Monday, October 26: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 27: 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 28: 9:30 a.m. to noon
• Thursday, October 29: 11:00 a.m. to noon; 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
• Monday, November 3: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 4: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

HFC art history instructor Russell Jones is the new gallery director. He replaced Steve Glazer, who retired. HFC ceramics technician Patty Goodell remains the gallery assistant.

The “Get Out the Vote” poster show is free and open to the public. For questions or more information, contact Shepherd at (313) 845-6487 or vashepherd@hfcc.edu.