New Voices / New Visions: Acquisitions to the NHCC Fine Art Collection
North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) is proud to showcase recent acquisitions of artwork for the NHCC Fine Art collection created by a diverse group of artists from August 25 through September 27, 2025 in the Joseph Gazzuolo Gallery.
The works both expand and enrich the collection, and reflect NHCC’s commitment to provide an inclusive, respectful, and inviting learning and working environment for everyone.
In media ranging from painting, drawing and photography, to ceramics, mixed media and printmaking, the artists use line, repetition, shape, contrast, and color to make visually engaging art.
NHCC purchased the art with a focus on expanding the diversity, equity and inclusion of artists represented in the collection. The established artists are well known in their field and reside in the Twin Cities. The addition of student artists expanded the collection by purchasing art from the 2025 Student Art Show exhibited in the Joseph Gazzuolo Gallery.
Established Artists
Nana Aforo
Liz Carlson
Marlena Myles
Selma Fernandez Richter
Maria Cristina Tavera
Xavier Tavera
Student Artists
Kyden Aydt
Abigail Gutierrez
Soren Moss Johnson
Savannah Ok
CJ Smith
May Spooner
Johanna Vicente
Location and Gallery Hours
Joseph Gazzuolo Gallery in the Fine Arts Center (FAC 135)
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m-4 p.m.
Image: Powderhorn Series: Nikko Samarai Security, Screenprint, 2020 by Maria Cristina Tavera
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