“This exhibition showcases Antoine’s artistic abilities, the vistas of the expedition, and the rationale behind it,” says Klancher. “This project also provides a new perspective on the opportunities available to community college students, and to the evolving niche for American Indian and first-generation students in the fields of outdoor recreation and expedition science.”
“Our partnership with Philip Henderson, expedition leader for the Full Circle Expedition, is what inspired this project,” states Klancher. “Funding from a suite of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) supporters is what got us there. We extend our tremendous gratitude to the WY NASA Space Grant Consortium, the Colorado and Wyoming Alliance for Minority Participation program, and the WY EPSCoR and INBRE programs for their ongoing support of our students at myriad junctures in their academic and professional development. We also want to thank the CWC Foundation for their enduring support of our adventures.”
“These students are the new faces in the field of expedition science – combining skills in outdoor recreation and leadership with knowledge of environmental studies,” adds Klancher. “Their classroom extends from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to Everest Base Camp. Collectively, these students are changing the stereotype of who has access to research and recreation adventures in extreme environments, and the type of programming available at community colleges.”
There will be a reception and presentation on opening day, Thursday, Feb. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Artist Tour with Day takes place Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m. The Student Presentation starts at 7 p.m. and will highlight CWC Interdisciplinary Climate Change Expedition (ICCE) research trip to Nepal.
WHAT: “World on Fire: Everest Base Camp” Photo Exhibit
WHERE: Central Wyoming College, Robert A. Peck Art Center, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton WY
WHEN: Thursday, February 2 – Friday, February 24, 2023
Opening Reception and Presentation, Thursday, February 2, 6-7:30 p.m.
Charcuterie board and beverages will be served provided by Sweet Surprises
The gallery hours in the Art Center are as follows:
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m – 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Closed.
COST: Free and open to the public
This exhibition is generously sponsored by Central Wyoming College’s Foundation, Colorado Wyoming Alliance for Minority Participation, Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium, Andrea Bent and Wyoming EPSCOR.