On Land and In Space
Students explore the contemporary forms of installation and environmental art—creating big 3-D works out of unexpected mediums.

Students explore the contemporary forms of installation and environmental art—creating big 3-D works out of unexpected mediums.

The Central art department has added new and updated equipment to three of its popular programs, generating positive responses from art students.

Theatre alum Kevin Viol ’03 proves you really can do anything with a degree in the arts. Viol holds a 9-to-5 job in addition to working on countless arts projects.

As Director of the Martin Heerema Entrepreneurship Program, Steenhoek will teach entrepreneurship courses and work with students and faculty on innovative projects, among other responsibilities.

A group of Central students took to the “streets” of campus to raise awareness about the truly homeless.

As the operations manager for the Des Moines Symphony, John Roloff ’10 has found an unexpected way to live out his passion for music.

Pella Regional Health Center and da Vinci Surgery brought a state-of-the-art surgical simulator to Central’s campus to show students the newest technology in minimally invasive surgery.

Ann Wilkinson, instructor of theatre at Central College, has led an unpredictable life. By saying yes to opportunities placed in front of her, she made a name for herself in Los Angeles before finding her way to Pella.

Des Moines artist Sarah Grant recently held an exhibition at Central College. Although she’s been a painter for 33 years, she still fears the blank white paper at the start of each project.

Gabriel Espinosa, born in Yucatan, composes Brazilian Jazz in Iowa. He also teaches and directs nearly every style of music at Central College, his alma mater.