Artist and art professor Javier Chavira is the new Prairie State College Art Gallery director.
“What excites me most about this position is the opportunity to curate exciting exhibitions featuring a diverse array of artists, from emerging talents to established figures,” said Chavira, a professor of art at Governors State University. “My goal is to continue and build upon the gallery’s legacy of artistic excellence, serving both our students and the broader community.”
Chavira joins PSC as a part-time art director. He replaces outgoing director Beth Shadur who is retiring. He served as the gallery director for the Visual Arts Gallery at GSU for seven years. He co-founded 33 Collective, a gallery/studio where he and his colleagues showcased their work and curated numerous exhibitions.
Chavira is a practicing artist creating paintings, drawings, and ceramic sculptures. He has a solo exhibition at The Edith Farnsworth House in Plano.
