Article by Melinda Eddleman If you have ever viewed the artwork selected for Del Mar College’s CAIN National Art Show, you can expect a stellar exhibit encompassing pieces purchased by the college for its permanent collection. The variety of 2- and 3-D artwork is one to be envied. Leading up to the 60th anniversary of the juried national show, which will open in February 2026, the Art Program with the DMC Art & Drama Department will offer an exhibit, “Selections from the Permanent Collection,” that features 43 pieces––20 drawings and 23 small sculptures–– purchased from each CAIN National Art Show for nearly six decades. You now have the chance to see these works. A free opening reception is scheduled Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in CAIN Gallery, located on the first floor of the Fine Arts Center on the Heritage Campus (101 Baldwin Blvd., 78404). Get online directions and campus map. The event also features a cash bar and free hors d’ oeuvres. “Selections from the Permanent Collection” runs through Friday, Oct. 31. Galery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday and viewing is free.  For more information about the opening reception and fall show, contact the DMC Art Office at 361-698-1216 or art@delmar.edu.  The CAIN National Art Show attracts annually artists from all over the country who submit their 2- and 3-D artwork for consideration by well-known jurors. Each spring, three pieces among the national show also are selected for Purchase Awards for the college’s Permanent Collection.  The fall 2025 show features some of these purchases, including works by renowned artists such as Ron Koehler, local artist Greg Reuter and Danville Chadbourne. Additionally, current DMC Assistant Professor of Art Nathan Ditzler is included among artists featured in the exhibit with work selected for the Permanent Collection before he was hired to teach at the college.  “Selections from the Permanent Collection” celebrates the legacy of the late Joseph A. Cain and the national art show that he founded. Don’t miss the exhibit as Cain Gallery lights shine on some of the best artwork available for viewing this fall.   Editor's note: Shown in the banner is artist Margit Iika’s painting titled” 1908’s No. 1.”  Click on the other two artwork photos for cutlines and to download the JPEG.  

Article by Melinda Eddleman If you’ve planned to attend Del Mar College (DMC) credit classes this fall but haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late! One last opportunity, Eleventh Hour Registration, is scheduled for in-person registration and other assistance this Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Harvin Student Center on the Heritage Campus (101 Baldwin Blvd., 78404). Online registration for individuals with complete admissions files is available, too. Tuition and fees payment is due by 6 p.m. Aug. 26. Fall credit courses begin Monday, Aug. 25. Classes include 8-, 12-, 15- and 16-week sessions that provide students with scheduling options to fit into busy work, family, and life schedules. Both current and prospective students can view current course offerings in preparation to register. Additionally, current students can use WebDMC to check their financial aid status, review their degree plan and find other information. Prospective students needing to complete their admissions file can get more information about the process on the Admissions web page. Contact the DMC Student Enrollment Center at 361-698-1290 or enroll@delmar.edu about fall registration or visit www.delmar.edu/registration. Thinking about a career in hospitality? It’s BIG business in the Coastal Bend region, and no one knows that more than the professionals who work in the industry. In recent decades, Corpus Christi has ramped up its reputation as a coastal must-visit destination for fellow Texans in landlocked locales looking to get away for a bit as well as road-tripping visitors who hail from neighboring states. Because of anticipated growth, DMC has created a separate Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Department. In the Coastal Bend, the Texas Workforce Commission projected an employment increase from 2022 to 2032 of 8.5% for chefs and head cooks, nearly 8% for food service managers and 13.6% for lodging managers, and salaries are competitive as well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in Texas the median annual salary (MAS) for a chef or head cook is $56,520 while the MAS for a food service manager is $61,310 and $62,000 for a hotel manager in the Lone Star State. According to Visit Corpus Christi, tourism is the second-largest industry sector in the city and employs more than 24,000 people. Service-minded talent ready to make the most of their skills can now major in the department’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs. Additionally, the department is offering two new Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) in Cook/Baker and Hospitality and Tourism. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Hospitality Management and Level II Certificates have also been updated to Hospitality and Tourism Management with two new classes in Convention and Meeting Management and Dining Room Service.   Have questions about a career in the hospitality industry and current training at Del Mar College? Contact the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Department at 361-698-1856 or visit their web pages at www.delmar.edu/offices/cahm/index.html.   This fall is a good time to start that career in the industry … even if you’re registering at the “eleventh hour.” Del Mar College is where you can “own your dreams.”