NEWS
Contact: Alex DeCosta, Hyde Gallery Manager
Alex.decosta@gcccd.edu
May 20, 2026
Grossmont College’s Hyde Gallery to host closing reception for the Spring 2026 Student Art Exhibition on May 26
Artwork shown L: “Let Go Of Control and Trust in God,” by Mao Mao Wu and R: “Mistress
of Crossroads (You Are Safe With Me)” by June Parayno
EL CAJON, CA- The Grossmont College Hyde Art gallery will host a closing reception on Tuesday, May 26th for their Spring 2026 Student Art Exhibition from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This recurring, semester-closing exhibition highlights the most exciting and innovative art and design projects that Grossmont College art students produced this semester, including ceramics, digital media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and jewelry.
At 5pm that evening, the Visual Arts & Humanities Department will begin an award ceremony honoring some exceptional student artworks on display. At this point most award-of-merit recipients have already been selected, but there is still one final prize up for grabs, our coveted People’s Choice Award. All reception attendees will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite piece and help decide the winner, who will receive an award certificate and $100 cash prize.
For more information, please contact:
Alex DeCosta, Gallery Director
alex.decosta@gcccd.edu
(619) 644-7214
www.hydeartgallery.com
Gallery and Parking Information
The gallery’s daily walk-in hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed Friday through Sunday and legal holidays. PLEASE NOTE: Beginning September 8, 2025, all visitors to campus will be required to obtain a daily parking permit. Virtual permits are available for purchase at a rate of $2.00 per day and may be accessed by scanning the designated QR codes displayed on parking lot signage.
Directions to the Gallery
From Highway 125 take Grossmont College Drive exit and turn right onto Grossmont College Drive. Continue straight along the perimeter road to Parking Lot 1. The Hyde Art Gallery is inside the Performing and Visual Arts Center (Building 22). Please enter through the door next to the theatre's box office and the gallery will be on the left side of the main lobby.
About the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
As the largest institution of higher education in East County, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, has enhanced the quality of life in East County for over 65 years by providing top notch, affordable education and workforce training. The District, which includes Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, serves over 24,000 students annually, and awards over 5,000 degrees and certificates each year. The colleges are consistently ranked as top transfer institutions to SDSU. The 1,138-square-mile District includes communities such as El Cajon, Santee, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley,