PJC holding free music and art events Dec. 2 & 3
November 26, 2024 – Lovers of fine arts have three free events to enjoy at Paris Junior College on Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Monday evening at 7 p.m., PJC’s Music Department hosts the Fall Guitar, Piano and Voice Student Recital in the Shaw Recital Hall in the Music Building on the northwest corner of the Paris campus.
Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Fall Art Student Show Reception will be held in the Foyer Art Gallery from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as a come-and-go event. Many fine pieces will showcase the students hard work during the semester in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics and more. The gallery is on the southeast corner of the Paris campus and is accessed from Collegiate St. just south of Clarksville St.
At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Christmas Concert returns to the DeShong Chapel on the northwest corner of the Paris campus. An audience favorite is back, with the opportunity to sing along to some favorite carols.
For more information about the musical events, email [email protected] and for art information, email [email protected].
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Vision
To be the educational provider of choice for the region.
Mission
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
