JUDITH SUROWEIC SOLO EXHIBITION February 23rd -April 20th, 2023 Artist Reception : March 9th Artist Talk: TBD Prolific and vibrant landscape painter, Judith Suroweic will be exhibiting at the Castelli Gallery located in the Burd Center for the… Read More
Riccarda de Eccher: Montega Feb 16-March 30th, 2023 Riccarda de Eccher was born in 1954 in Bolzano, and raised in Udine, Italy. She began painting mainly in watercolors, later in her life, expressing her love of mountains, particularly… Read More
EXCERPTS IN PAINT by Ferdinand Rosa Location: President’s Gallery, Simmons Visual Art Center Dates: Jan.19th – March 23rd, 2023 Closing Reception: March 23rd, 5:30 – 8PM Brenau University Galleries is proud to present, Excerpts in Paint, an upcoming… Read More
This exhibition celebrates the work of senior Art and Design students and undergraduate artists of all majors. April 14-21 • Free and open to the public Fashion Show and Opening Reception Thursday, April 14 Fashion Show at 6:30 p.m…. Read More
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery Thursday, January 20-Wednesday, March 2 This exhibition highlights many years of work by Georgia-born folk artist Alpha Andrews (1932-). Andrews is best known for her “memory paintings” – vivid works blending her… Read More
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery Thursday, November 4, 2021-Thursday, March 2, 2022 … Read More
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Each year, undergraduate students across the university have the opportunity to submit their work to our Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Selected works are typically on display in Brenau’s Presidents Gallery during the final weeks of the… Read More
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Each year seniors in the Art and Design Department complete a capstone project that demonstrates the skills that they have acquired throughout their education at Brenau University. Click on images to enlarge. STUDIO ART SENIORS… Read More
The works in this exhibition exist within a rich tradition of historical genre painting – landscape, portraiture, and still life. While diverse in their application, these genres have existed in some form as far back as people have… Read More
GRL PWR Curator’s Statement Since its inception, Brenau Galleries has brought extraordinary exhibitions from prominent women artists and unique group exhibitions to the campus of its historic Women’s College and the Gainesville community. These exhibitions helped to distinguish… Read More
On loan from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ivester in the Brenau Downtown Center are 30 oil paintings and watercolors by American artist Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Hawthorne was renowned for his portraits and genre paintings,… Read More
This exhibition by New York-based artist Margaret Evangeline brings together works from the Brenau University Permanent Art Collection and from the artist’s own studio. View the Brenau-held Evangeline works in a new light as their context shifts from… Read More
“L.A. Stories”, curated by California artist and educator Paul Paiement, features works by a variety of West Coast artists. The artists included in this exhibition represent Los Angeles’ vast demographics – ages, ethnicities, religions and genders. The works… Read More
Reception: Friday, Nov. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. Brenau University Downtown Center, Theatre on the Square Lobby On loan from the collection of Doug and Kay Ivester are 29 oil paintings and watercolors by American artist Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930)…. Read More
Thursday, Jan. 16-Thursday March 12 Gallery Talk and Reception: Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30-7 p.m. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery This exhibition by New York-based artist Margaret Evangeline brings together works from the Brenau University Permanent Art Collection… Read More
Thursday, Feb. 6- Thursday, March 12 Reception: Thursday, Feb. 13, 5:30-7 p.m. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery This exhibition features works created by faculty and staff who practice and/or teach studio art, interior design, and fashion and… Read More
Thursday, Feb. 13- Thursday, May 7 John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery “L.A. Stories”, curated by California artist and educator Paul Paiement, features works by a variety of West Coast artists. The artists included in this exhibition… Read More
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, Aug. 15-Thursday, Nov. 21
Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
These works present simplified narratives involving flora and fauna while questioning the origins of man and our own understanding of reality.
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, Oct. 3-Thursday, Nov. 21
Reception: Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery
Thursday, May 16 – Thursday, July 11
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Art Center, Sellars Gallery.
Thursday, Feb. 14 – Thursday, April 25
Reception: Thursday, March 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery
Thursday, April 11 – Tuesday, April 23
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Art Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, April 11- Tuesday, April 23
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Art Center, Presidents Gallery.
James E. Hinton
American, 1936–2006
Mother and Daughter at Intermediate School 201, Harlem, 1968
Gelatin silver print
14 x 18 3/4 inches
Purchase with funds from Jan P. and Warren J. Adelson, 2001.77
Thursday, Jan. 17 – Thursday, March 14
Opening Reception and Gallery Talk: Thursday, Jan. 17, 5:30- 7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, Jan. 31 – Thursday, March 14
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, Feb. 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery
Tuesday, Jan. 8 – Sunday, Feb. 10
Closing Reception: Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m.
High Museum of Art, Greene Family Education Center
Thursday, August 23rd-Thursday, November 15th
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 13th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, August 23rd – Thursday, November 15th
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 4th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery
Thursday, September 27th-Thursday, November 15th
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 1st, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery
Simmons Visual Art Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, April 12- Tuesday, April 24
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 14, 5-6:30 p.m.
Simmons Visual Art Center, Presidents Gallery
Thursday, April 12-Thursday, May 24
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 14, 5-6:30 p.m.
John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery
Monday, April 16-Thursday, May 24
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 19, 5-6:30 p.m.
Simmons Visual Art Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, May 17-Thursday, July 12
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Art Center, Presidents Gallery
Thursday, Feb. 8-Thursday, March 15
Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.
John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery
Thursday, Jan. 25-Thursday, March 15
Closing Reception: Thursday, March 15, 5:30-7 p.m.
Simmons Visual Art Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, Jan. 18-Thursday, March 15
Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8-Sunday, Feb. 11
Closing Reception: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m.
High Museum of Art, Greene Family Education Center.
Thursday, August 10th- Thursday, November 16th
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, September 14th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, August 24th- Thursday, November 16th
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, October 12th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery
Thursday, January 26th- Thursday, April 20th
Reception: Thursday, March 9th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery
Thursday, May 18th-Thursday, July 13th
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 18th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, April 6th– Thursday, April 20th
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 8th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, April 6th- Thursday, April 20th
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 8th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery
Thursday, January 19th- Sunday, March 19th
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 19th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
Thursday, January 19th- Sunday, March 19th
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 19th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery Lobby
Tuesday, January 3rd-Sunday February 5th
Closing Reception: Sunday, February 5th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
High Museum of Art, Greene Family Education Center
Thursday, February 9th-Thursday, March 9th
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 9th, 5:30-7:00
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery
Thursday, August 11th- Thursday, November 17th
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 22nd, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery.
Thursday, August 25th- Thursday, November 17th
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 22nd, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery.
Pictured: “Interior with Chair” by Roy Lichtenstein
Extended through Thursday, November 17th, 2016
John S. Burd Center, Leo Castelli Gallery.
This exhibition from the Brenau University Permanent Art Collection features works by artists that played pivotal roles in the shifting American art world in the years following World War II including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Louise Bourgeois, and Helen Frankenthaler.
Thursday, May 19th-Thursday, July 14th
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery.
This exhibit features works by regional artists with close ties to the local community and Brenau University. This year’s exhibit will include works by local artists Pris Buttler, Ann Goble, Anne Brodie Hill, and Judy Black.
Thursday, April 14th- Tuesday, April 26th
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery.
This juried exhibition features the work of Brenau University Art and Design and Interior Design students. For info call 770.534.6263.
Thursday, April 7th- Tuesday, April 26th
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery.
This exhibition showcases the final projects and portfolios of graduating seniors in the areas of studio art, fashion design, fashion merchandising, and residential planning.
Pictured: “Weight” by Claudia Wilburn
Thursday, February 4th-Thursday, March 17th
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery.
Claudia Wilburn and Lori Gann-Smith experiment with the visual resonance resulting from the their own unique connotations and shared implications of nine words chosen by the artists.
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, January 14th- Thursday, March 17th
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery
Art © Jasper Johns/ Universal Limited Art Editions/ Licensed by VAGA New York, NY
Pictured: John Heliker , “The Salad Maker”, 1972, Oil on Linen
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, August 13th- Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery.
This exhibit encompasses 60 years of painting and drawings by American artist John Heliker. Heliker developed a unique and expressive artistic style during the Works Progress Administration years and continued to be a central figure in New York’s art world for over six decades.
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, September 10th- Thursday, November 19th, 2015
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery
This exhibition highlights recent conservation efforts to preserve garments and accessories in the Brenau University Historic Clothing Collection.
Exhibit Dates: Monday, November 9th– Saturday, November 14th
John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Leo Castelli Gallery.
The Young Women’s Art and Design Exhibition, WADE, includes workshops, portfolio reviews, and a lecture on art criticism. The exhibition will feature select works in multiple media from students across Georgia and neighboring states.