courtesy of JTCC
Man’s relationship with nature – his love of it and his struggle with it – and nature’s power over man are examined in Earth Matters 3, an exhibit now on display at John Tyler Community College’s Midlothian Campus. The exhibit features the work of 10 John Tyler photography students. In the more than 30 black and white photographs, the students examine man’s impact on Earth. The project is the brainchild of John Tyler photography instructor Carlie Collier and is a follow up to the 2006 and 2008 Earth Matters and Earth Matters 2 exhibits, also created by students of Collier.

“My photography students continue to amaze me with their creativity and their passion to communicate their ideas and raise awareness,” writes Collier. “It is our creativity, passion and sense of hope that will ultimately make the difference in solving Earth’s problems.”

Earth Matters 3 is on display for the community to enjoy through May 14, 2010, in the first floor atrium of the Administration Building. Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. There will be extended hours on Saturday, April 17, during the College’s Fool for Art festival, which runs 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

about JTCC
John Tyler Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers quality and economical opportunities for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 12,600 students during the 2008 – 09 academic year, offers 18 associate degrees, six certificates and 36 career studies certificates. The institution also serves 22,000 non-credit students and more than 800 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.