Cindy Aldy Smith Memorial

Cindy was proud she became the first person in her family to obtain a college degree. She began her college career at Holmes Junior College but left to get married and raise a family. In 2000, she resumed her college career by enrolling in Austin Community College (ACC) and earned an Associate’s Degree in 2001. She continued on to the University of Texas at Austin (UT) and was awarded a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in 2004.

Cindy was a very talented artist. While at ACC, she was honored with a Purchase Award and her work is now a part of the school’s permanent collection. After graduating from UT, she opened her own studio and taught classes, usually to young people trying to realize and develop their own talent. Later, Cindy supported ACC art students by sponsoring the Cindy Aldy Smith Award for Most Creative Artist, awarded at the annual Student Art Exhibition.