Last Saturday, St. John's College held the launch of its new magazine, as well as the opening of the Michelle Perdomo Art Gallery. Perdomo headed the SJC art department for four decades, and was a huge influence on several of Belize's most prominent artists. On Saturday, Perdomo was honored by school officials and artists for her contributions to the school and art in Belize.
Michael Coye - Chair of the Board of Trustees, SJC
"Today we join together to celebrate the arts at SJC. Today we recognize the invaluable contributions made by our beloved Michelle Perdomo. We celebrate her special gift of sharing. Of her talent, of her art, of her boundless energy, of her life with us her at SJC. Commemorating this gallery in her name is our way of shouting out our highest praise for Michelle. Today we also launch the SJC Magazine, a magazine that marks another milestone in the history of SJC."
Damien Perdomo - Art teacher/Son of Michelle Perdomo
"They say the first step of any journey is the hardest and I think that is also a part of her legacy. Is that she took that first, very difficult step in starting the art program here at SJC. And I think we have it relatively easy because then we could just jump on and all that momentum was already created, so basically we're just continuing on that drive. I'm very grateful that this gallery is named after my mom. I don't know anyone else who is more deserving of it. Being here so many years, and having the program as lively as it is today, and as big as it is today."
Alice Peralta - President, SJC
"Mrs. Perdomo was a member of the faculty of SJC for 40 years, and was instrumental in promoting art here at our Landivar campus and in Belize. She was inclusive and embracing of all students who showed a desire to express their artistic talents at a time when the art profession and artists were not held in high regard. However, her passion for the art was inspirational to her many students, and undoubtedly cultivated a love for the art that continues as is evident by some of their presence here today."
Saturday also marked the launch of the SJC Magazine, which will showcase the work of past and present SJC students.
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