Off Track Gallery - August Student Artists' Reception

The public is invited to an artists’ reception honoring three talented and deserving MiraCosta, Oceanside, students: Joseph Curiel, Xochitl Munoz Ramos, and Alexandra Gray.

Joseph Curiel works in a variety of media, is active in the MCC Student Art Club, and spends all his spare time making art. He likes to experiment, take risks, and is willing to try new things in his art. He was recently the featured artist in the Blue Gate Gallery. He had three pieces accepted to the show. He won 1st place this year for his watercolor piece titled “Hard Shadows” in this year’s student exhibit.

Xochitl Munoz Ramos develops thoughtful and carefully rendered compositions. She had three pieces selected for this year’s student exhibit. She is a skilled advanced level oil painter who won both a first place in oil painting for her “Miracle Lunch“ and third place for her watercolor “Kettle Corn”. Her work has also been selected to be displayed in the Art Department Display Cases.

Alexandra Gray was a double award winner for both of her large scale portraits in this year’s student exhibit. Her whimsical, but beautifully rendered charcoal portrait was awarded first place and was a show favorite. Her mixed media self portrait won a second place. She will be attending Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon in the fall.

Wine and refreshments will be served at the reception. In addition, all artwork in the Gallery will be 10% OFF the entire day. This event is free and open to the public. Off Track Gallery, 937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas, 760-942-3636, OffTrackGallery.com.