Students / Two Emerging Artists

Raquel and Rochelle, twins from Gibsonville, were named the 2011-12 recipients of the Phil and Peggy Link Emerging Artist Award at Rockingham Community College. Both are enrolled in the Associate in Art degree program at RCC with plans to continue their education at a four-year university or college.

Recipients of the award must be second-year students enrolled in the associate of fine arts curriculum who have a minimum of 30 credits in their degree program. The award is intended to recognize promising artists and to inspire and encourage them in their artistic pursuits. A jury composed of faculty from the RCC humanities department judge portfolios and essays submitted by students.

The Phil and Peggy Link emerging Artist Award was established in September 2008 by members of the Studio Group of Rockingham County which the Links started 63 years ago. It offers credit to the recipients to purchase art supplies, materials, and books at the RCC Bookstore.