FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2003
CONTACT: Roland Ruiz, St. Philip's College Director of Community and Public Relations
210.531.4851

ST. PHILIP'S COLLEGE EXHIBIT TO FEATURE WORKS OF ARTIST ART POLENDO SEPT. 2-30

The St. Philip's College Department of Fine Arts will hold an exhibit featuring the works of local artist Art Polendo Sept. 2-30 in the Watson Fine Arts Center, Gallery 100, on the school's main campus. An opening reception is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. to officially kick off the month long exhibit.

Polendo, an adjunct college instructor and native of San Antonio, challenges traditional concepts about painting and the hand of the artist in his conceptual works. Polendo's exhibit will be available for viewing by appointment Mondays through Fridays during regular business hours, and will be featured as part of the college's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. More information is available by calling 531-4709.

St. Philip's College, one of the Alamo Community Colleges serving the greater Bexar County region, is a comprehensive community college designated as both a Historically Black College and a Hispanic Serving Institution. St. Philip's College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.