Brenau University Galleries

Calendar of Events

Mid-Century Modern
Guest Curator: Lori Gann-Smith. An exploration of mid-20th century art and design as a portal between the old and the new; a gateway for new ideas and attitudes in fashion, art and décor — as well as women’s identities and societal roles. Exhibit dates: November 11, 2008 - January 25, 2009 (closed Nov 26 - 30, and Dec 21 - Jan 5)

Emily Grigsby
Exhibit dates: January 27 - March 29, 2009 (closed March 1 - 8)

Liliana Porter
Argentina-born, New Yorker, Liliana Porter creates works that reflect her desire to communicate a story to the viewer. She creates illusions by using items from her childhood, such as small games, ceramic figures, and toys and is heavily influenced by literary authors and other artists who force the viewer to redefine their view of art. Music and videos add depth to her enchanting stories thus giving more credibility and life to her whimsical characters. This exhibit is the focus of the 2009 Brenau University Museum Education Program. Exhibit dates: February 3 - March 29, 2009 (closed March 1 - 8)

Pragmatic Muse: Scientific Explorations in Art
This exhibit is an investigation of the applied arts to a variety of scientific fields including entomology, botany, cell biology, oceanography, paleontology, animal and human biology. Artistic methods include traditional hand processes and media including watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, airbrush, pen/ink, carbon dust and digital media. Exhibit dates: February 10 - March 29, 2009 (closed March 1 - 8)

Gallery Reception   - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Reception for exhibitions: Liliana Porter, Emily Grigsby, and Pragmatic Muse. Follows an artist talk with Liliana Porter in Pearce Auditorium (talk begins at 6:00 pm).

Artist Talk   - 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Artist Liliana Porter speaks about her work. This talk is followed by a reception in all gallery spaces for all current exhibits.

The 2009 Brenau Collaborative
This exhibits showcases the work of graduating seniors from the Art and Design program, and juried work from current Brenau students. The 2009 Senior Projects and Portfolio Exhibits: Simmons Visual Arts Center and Leo Castelli Art Gallery. The 2009 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition: Presidents Gallery. Exhibit dates: April 17 - May 3, 2009