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The Fine Arts Division of Paris Junior College is known throughout the region for its excellent foundation programs in the visual and performing arts. Each department, Art, Drama, Music and Speech, offers one-on-one advisement with the student in selecting an appropriate sequence of courses towards an Associate degree, transfer to an upper level degree and for life enrichment. All of the instructors are artists in their own right with master’s level degrees who bring real world concepts, experiences and arts education to their students.

All of the PJC Fine Arts departments provide numerous scholarships, travel experiences, visits by guest artists as well as performance, competition, and exhibition opportunities for the students from Paris to Austin and beyond. Many PJC fine arts students have gone on to be accomplished professionals as performance and studio artists; educators at all levels; and technical designers.

Paris Junior College Fine Arts Division also serves as a cultural center promoting artistic, dramatic, and musical activities for the campus and the community.

Fall 2009 / Spring 2010 Arts Calendar

Aug. 31 - Sept. 18, 2009
The Art Faculty Exhibit of New Work will be featured in the lobby of the McLemore Student Center and the Foyer Gallery of the Art Department. The exhibit will feature works by Patricia Browning, Philip Dick, Cathie Tyler and Susan Moore.

Sept. 24 - Oct. 30, 2009
Oil paintings by Deborah Paris will be featured in the Foyer Gallery of the Visual Arts Building. Opening ceremonies for the free exhibit will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Oct. 2-3, 2009
“Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus, beginning at 7 p.m.

Oct. 9-10, 2009
“Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus, beginning at 7 p.m.

Oct. 11, 2009
“Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus, beginning at 2 p.m.

Oct. 7, 2009
Encore Fall Debut at First Methodist Church, beginning at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Nov. 6-7, 2009
Homecoming performace of “Private Lives” by Noel Coward, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus.

Nov. 8, 2009
“Private Lives” by Noel Coward will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus beginning at 2 p.m.

Nov. 13-14, 2009
“Private Lives” by Noel Coward will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus beginning at 7 p.m.

Nov. 19, 2009
Student Recital in Shaw Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 23, 2009
Songs of the Season at First Baptist Church in Paris, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 1, 2009
Chamber Singers will perform at First United Methodist Church in Paris, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 5, 2009
Encore in the Park, the PJC show choir’s annual holiday show in Bywaters Park, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 26-27, 2010
“Baby With the Bathwater” by Christopher Durang will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus beginning at 7 p.m.

March 5-6, 2010
“Baby With the Bathwater” by Christopher Durang will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus beginning at 7 p.m.

March 7, 2010
“Baby With the Bathwater” by Christopher Durang will be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus beginning at 2 p.m.

April 1, 2010
Student Recital in the Shaw Recital Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

April 6, 2010
The PJC Chamber Singers will perform at First United Methodist Church in Paris at 7:30 p.m.

April 9-10, 2010
The Drama Student Showcase will be presented in the Ray Karrer Theater on the PJC campus beginning at 7 p.m.

April 13, 2010
The PJC Chorale will perform at First United Methodist Church in Paris at 7:30 p.m.

April 23-24, 2010
Encore will perform in the Ray Karrer Theater at 7:30 p.m.

April 25, 2010
Encore will perform in the Ray Karrer Theater at 2 p.m.