Laurel Ridge Community College Art Exhibit

The Laurel Center invites you to Paint The Campus Purple! A powerful community art initiative in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). In collaboration with local students and community members, this exhibition will transform the Sekel Art Atrium with artwork that honors survivors, inspires hope, and calls for meaningful change.

About the Exhibit

The show will feature original artwork created by Laurel Ridge students and local community members. Through painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media, artists will use creative expression to spark conversation, healing, and action. Together, we will cover the walls in purple as a visible sign of solidarity.

The show will feature original artwork created by Laurel Ridge students and local community members. Through painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media, artists will use creative expression to spark conversation, healing, and action. Together, we will cover the walls in purple as a visible sign of solidarity.

Important Dates

• Artwork Submission Deadline:Friday, October 10, 2025

  • Submission Times:

    • Tuesday, October 7 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
    • Thursday, October 9 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Location: Middletown Campus – Cornerstone Hall, Room 502 (The Art Studio)

• Show Opens: October 16, 2025
• Exhibit Closes: November 20, 2025

Get Involved

We invite all students, faculty, staff, and community members to:

• Submit artwork for display (purple encouraged, but not required)
• Attend the opening and visit the exhibit to show your support
• Wear purple during October to raise awareness and honor survivors

Together for Change

October is a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, and inspire community action. By sharing your creativity, your voice, or simply your presence, you can help Paint the Campus Purple and stand with us against domestic violence.

For more information on this event please contact Haleigh Wiley at 540-667-6160 x122 or h.wiley@tlc.ngo