HERKIMER, NY, February 12, 2026 — Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) is hosting Reflections, an exhibition featuring 60 student artworks created under the guidance of 15 K–12 art teachers from across Herkimer County. The exhibition is on display in the Cogar Gallery, located in the Robert McLaughlin College Center, through Thursday, March 5.
The show was brought to HCCC in coordination with the Mohawk Valley Center and under the leadership of Associate Professor of Studio Art Justin Como. The exhibit coincides with Youth Art Month, a national celebration that emphasizes the importance of art education. The 2026 Youth Art Month theme, “The World Needs Art,” is reflected throughout the exhibition, highlighting the creativity, perspectives, and voices of young artists in the region. The Cogar Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. when the College is open.
About Herkimer College:
Located in central New York State, just off the NYS Thruway exit 30 and situated in
the foothills of the Adirondack Park, Herkimer County Community College is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Herkimer offers a quality and affordable educational experience and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates. HCCC offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law, education, healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully online degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,500 hails from throughout the nation and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing for more than 600 students, a nationally ranked athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs, and events, HCCC students enjoy the complete college experience. HCCC is a fundamental contributor to the economic development of Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley region. More information is available at http://www.herkimer.edu.
