Newton - Sussex County Community College will launch its 15th annual Student Art Exhibition with an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5, at the Gallery, located on campus in building C. The exhibit will remain on view through June 20. The public is invited to the opening reception, where light refreshments will be served. A jury comprised of fine-art faculty and students selected over 100 examples of student artwork from the 2005/06 school year for the exhibit. The annual exhibition has become a tradition at the college and celebrates the combined efforts of students and faculty in the fine art program. “Although the show requires a great deal of planning, it is always an interesting and eclectic exhibition,” said Julie McWilliams, coordinator of the fine arts degree program at the school. “It’s important for all artists to see their efforts hung in a professional gallery setting, to compare their ideas and work with their peers. “Additionally, participation in this competitive, juried format is a valuable component of the student/artist resume, and since our students also participate in the jurying, hanging, and striking of the show, they gain immeasurable experience of the entire gallery process,” she continued. “It’s an important show for us all.” Students at Sussex Community work in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, photography, design, sculpture and ceramics. This year’s exhibition will emphasize the efforts of the new photography option degree students. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Sussex County Community College is located at One College Hill Rd. in Newton. For information, directions to the college or Gallery hours, call 973-300-2100 or log on to sussex.edu.