Please join us next week on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for the Opening Receptions of two exhibitions: Carolyn Marks Johnson: Woman, the Spirit of the Universe; and Origins: Samantha Van Heest. Receptions will take place in both Ridderhof Martin Gallery and duPont Gallery from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome – please stop by!In […]
Two exciting new exhibitions are on display: The 2025 Annual Student Art Exhibition and Self Adjacent, a traveling exhibition about parenthood.On display in DuPont Gallery April 8 – April 27, the Annual Student Art Exhibition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of UMW students. This year’s guest juror is New York-based painter and writer Jason […]
An oversized aquamarine sculpture crafted using sun hats, silk and wood. Black and white ink drawings on bristol board. An elaborate gown made entirely from pantyhose. This is just a small sampling of the artwork inspired by University of Mary Washington Professor Emerita of Art Carole Garmon by her former students, mostly alumni.The exhibit, called […]
A retrospective of artwork from Mary Washington alumni and faculty past and present will be featured in one of two exhibitions hosted by the UMW Galleries, beginning on Thursday, Feb. 6. The other will honor the legacy of a former professor who was instrumental in cultivating the University’s art collection.The exhibits, Origins: UMW Ceramics Faculty […]
The University of Mary Washington Galleries is hosting its inaugural Melchers Gray Purchase Award Showcase, the first time the collection has been shown together since the founding of the Purchase Award in 1995. The exhibit is one of two shows that opened Thursday, September 4, at UMW Galleries, including “The [Visual] Poetry of Logical Ideas” at the Ridderhof Martin […]