Southeast Campus Gallery

The Art Corridors Galleries

View looking down the hall during an art exhibition: Scattered vistors view art on the walls on either side of the hallway.
Art Corridor Gallery, Southeast Campus

The Art Corridors Galleries at Southeast Campus are dedicated to presenting relevant and engaging exhibitions by established and emerging artists, curators, designers, and other creators.

The exhibition spaces also offer opportunities for faculty and students to explore, innovate, and exhibit their own artwork.

Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or by appointment
  • Saturday–Sunday: Closed

2024–2025 Exhibits & Events

See event details on this page:

Spring 2025

Fall 2024

 

Spring 2025

Brenda McKinney: Organic Flow

abstract dripping, flowing alcohol ink drawing of coral in overlapping hues of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple
Hidden in the Coral, alcohol ink drawing by Brenda McKinney

Exhibit Details

  • Dates: February 10–March 7
  • Place: Art Corridor II Gallery, Building SE03 (ESEC), upstairs
  • Opening Reception:
    • Date: Thursday, February 13
    • Time: 2–4 p.m.
    • Artist Talk: 2:15 p.m.

About the Exhibit

This exhibition is representative of McKinney’s ongoing interest in the use of alcohol inks as an expressive medium.

Her curiosity about alcohol inks and other media is a factor in how she remains inspired by the art making process. As she says, “Process is the excitement that drives the action.”

In reference to these current works, the artist explains,

I strive to communicate the spirit of spontaneous expression, not working from any preconceived notion or design, letting the energy flow with colors, lines, shapes, and dots.

I find alcohol ink to be an excellent medium that allows me to capture the energy of the day as it flows onto the paper.

Through my work I want the viewer to see their own interpretation, bringing joy, pleasure, and insights, as they discover what may be hidden in the meaning for themselves.

About the Artist

McKinney was born in Wisconsin and raised in Dallas, Texas. She currently lives and works in Carrollton, Texas.

She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design from the University of North Texas and her Master of Fine Art in painting from Texas Woman's University.

Her work has been exhibited in national and international exhibitions in the US and aboard. She has won awards for her artworks, which are included in permanent collections:

  • Oncology Center, UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas
  • Parker Wellness Center, Plano, Texas
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
  • Texas Woman’s University Institute of Health Sciences, Dallas, Texas
  • Texas Woman’s University Institute of Health Sciences, Houston, Texas

 

Fall 2024

4.8.24: A Photography Exhibition

Exhibit Details

the sun in total eclipse encircled by the sun at different stages of the eclipse's progression
Solar Eclipse Clock

About the Exhibit

The total eclipse in North Texas on April 8, 2024, was a once-in-a-century event that energized the community and much of the nation.

This exhibition commemorates the Trailblazers’ Total Eclipse event at TCC Southeast. Hundreds of students, staff, and community members came to TCC Southeast to celebrate Totality together.

The following TCC photographers captured the event and the eclipse itself:  

  • Josh Niccolai-Belfi
  • Gloria Nieto
  • Eddie Nguyen
  • Thien Nguyen

 

Martin Molina: What a Relief

black and white relief print of skeleton wearing a sombrero and dressed in shirt, sash, shorts, and sandals while holding a bottle of VIDA tequila
VIDA, relief print by Martin Molina

Exhibit Details

About the Exhibit

On exhibit are 44 artworks, including:

  • Woodblock prints
  • Hand-printed t-shirts
  • Print and mixed media wall installations

Originally a strict acrylic and oil painter, Molina has expanded his use of multimedia in printmaking. He has been using painting and printmaking to explore insects and cultural identity.

Molina says of his work:

[It is] primarily rooted in printmaking, draws inspiration from diverse sources that shape each piece.

Currently, I am captivated by the concept of ‘Lotería,’ a traditional Mexican bingo-like game that replaces letters and numbers with symbolic images. In this series, I challenged myself to reinterpret the visual and cultural associations of the original game, creating a collection of woodblock prints with subtly coded imagery. 

In addition to ‘Lotería,’ this body of work is also influenced by the history and cultural significance of October. The eerie atmosphere of the month, along with its connections to horror films and the Halloween holiday, inspired a selection of pieces that explore themes of fear, folklore, and the macabre.

About the Artist

He was raised in a military family moving from Germany to the United States as a child.

After earning his B.F.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University, Molina joined the U.S. Army Infantry and was deployed to Iraq and the Philippines. While serving, he was heavily involved in creating platoon logos and designs. After returning from his first duty station in Alaska, Molina completed an M.F.A. in Painting and Printmaking from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

 

Student Exhibition

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Past Exhibitions

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Contact

The Art Corridor Galleries

Penelope Bisbee, Instructional Assistant & Gallery Coordinator
817-515-3406
penelope.bisbee@tccd.edu

Updated January 14, 2025