Work of prolific Georgia sculptor on exhibit at Brenau
A selection of work by William J. Thompson, a prolific Georgia sculptor and former University of Georgia art professor, is currently on exhibit at Brenau University’s Presidents Gallery. A reception celebrating the exhibit Gestures of Faith will be… Read More
Tokie Rome-Taylor explores culture, diaspora in solo exhibit
Atlanta-based visual artist Tokie Rome-Taylor will exhibit at Brenau’s Leo Castelli Gallery in January. The exhibit, I wove the archives in the light of southern exposure, opens Jan. 24 and will run through mid-April. Her works explore ethnography, identity, history, and… Read More
Student work on display at High Museum this winter
Students from Brenau University’s Center for Art and Design will showcase their work in a student exhibition at the High Museum of Art this winter. “Our students demonstrate both talent and technique in the selected work, but this opportunity also offers practical… Read More
Exhibit featured on WABE’s City Lights with Lois Reitzes
Brenau University’s Director of Galleries Lybi Cucurullo and Atlanta artist Alexi Torres were featured on the Oct. 31 episode of City Lights with Lois Reitzes. The show airs on WABE 90.1 FM, Atlanta’s National Public Radio affiliate. Reitzes covers Atlanta… Read More
Lybi Cucurullo joins Brenau as gallery director
Lybi Cucurullo, a conceptual artist and former Brenau professor, has been appointed as the new Director of Galleries. In her new role, Cucurullo will be responsible for overseeing Brenau’s five exhibition spaces and the university’s extensive collection of… Read More
Alexi Torres solo exhibit on display at Brenau this fall
Atlanta artist Alexi Torres will present Unbrainwashable at Brenau University this fall. The solo exhibit features contemporary sculptures, installments and large scale oil paintings that emphasize the importance of thinking for oneself. Torres was born in Bermeja, Cuba, a small… Read More
Avian Song: Natural History Works from Brenau University’s Permanent Art Collection On View in Brenau’s Renaissance Gallery
AVIAN SONG: Natural History Works from Brenau University’s Permanent Art Collection The natural history collection on display in Brenau University’s Renaissance Gallery opening April 11th and running through December 5th, encompasses artworks dating from the 1700s to the… Read More
Jenny Bishop Heaton to Show at Leo Castelli Gallery Opening April 4th, 2024
Jenny Bishop Heaton: Lavish Delights Opening Reception: April 4th, 5:30-7 PM Artist Talk 6PM Leo Castelli Gallery, John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts 429 Academy Street, Gainesville, Ga 30501 Georgia artist, Jenny Bishop Heaton (aka Virginia) is… Read More
Brenau’s Fashion Department Presents: A walk-In through Princess Shirazi’s Closet – A Historic Clothing Collection Exhibition
Come join the Brenau Center for the Arts – Fashion Program, as they unveil the magnificent collection of Princess Lucie Jadot Shirazi from the Historic Fashion Collection. Brenau acquired her collection in 1996 after her demise in 1994…. Read More
Brenau’s Director of Galleries and Curator of Permanent Art Collections, Gena Brodie Robbins Talks on NPR, WABE with Lois Reitzes’ City Lights Radio Show
Brenau University Director of Galleries, Gena Brodie Robbins talks with Lois Reitzes on WABE/NPR’s City Lights discussing Brenau’s extensive and impressive permanent art collection. Robbins reveals the very beginnings of the collection, sharing how Brenau acquired its very… Read More