GALLERY ARCHIVES
The links in this section lead to information about previous exhibitions.
SENIOR EXHIBTION
APRil 12–MAY 12, 2012
PDF Document (512 K)
STUDIO ART FACULTY EXHIBITION
JAN. 12–FEB. 17, 2012
PDF Document (616 K)
SENIOR EXHIBTION
NOV. 17–DEC. 17, 2011
PDF Document (1.8 MB)
SENIOR EXHIBTION
APRIL 14–May 14, 2011
PDF Document (560 K)
ANDI STEELE: PLACE
FEBRUARY 24–APRIL 7, 2011
STUDIO ART FACULTY EXHIBITION
JANUARY, 20101
PDF Document (2.2 MB)
Pressing South:
A Juried Exhibition of Letterpress Printing from the Southeastern U.S.
feb. 12–MARCH 27, 2009
Exhibtion website (external link)
North Carolina Living Treasures
Jan. 8–Feb. 3, 2009
Awarded to Cynthi Bringle and Norm Schulman. PDF Document (138K)
SENIOR EXHIBTION
Nov. 13–Dec. 12, 2008
PDF Document (3 MB)
The African Male Museum: Awakening, Photographs by Carlton Wilkinson
Oct. 2–Nov. 7, 2008
PDF Document (408K)
The Art of Jairo Prado
Aug. 21–Sept. 26, 2008
PDF Document (2.3 MB)
THE CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING
ART GALLERY
is a dedicated exhibition space that serves an educational purpose and compliments our programs. It is primarily an academic gallery devoted to serving an educational mission and plays a key role in the Department of Art & Art History. The Art Gallery hosts national, international, student and faculty exhibits.
In addition to showcasing Senior Student Exhibits semiannually, exhibitions
by Visiting Artists and invitational exhibitions are displayed. The Art Gallery is a resource for the department, university campus, and the Wilmington community. A public reception is held for each exhibit and all exhibitions are free and open to
the public.
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Download a PDF of the 2012-13 Gallery Schedule including parking and location information. (342K)
Summer Schedule for 2012
Ordinary Magic: Disposable Camera Photographs by New Hanover County K-12 Students
May 24 – August 31
Reception: Thursday, May 24, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
In the spring of 2012, one hundred disposable cameras were distributed to public and private schools throughout New Hanover County. The resulting 2,700 photographs taken by K-12 students comprise Ordinary Magic. The exhibit features one print from each school and a slide show of all the photographs taken throughout the project. The results promise to be a surprising view of the county through the eyes of youth.
Fall 2012
Kajahl Benes: Recent Work
September 6 – October 5
Artist Lecture: Thursday, September 6, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, September 6, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Recent Work, co-sponsored by the Upperman African American Cultural Center, is the first solo exhibition by recent Hunter College Master of Fine Arts graduate, Kajahl Benes. A California native, Benes’ paintings re-appropriate African tribal costumes with contemporary hip hop and fashion icons, while referencing traditional Western portraiture. The exhibition will be accompanied by an artist lecture immediately preceding the opening reception.
Seven Billion Plus
October 11 – November 9
Reception: Thursday, October 11, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The world population hit 7 billion on October 31, 2011. Even with a declining world population growth rate of just over 1%, world population is projected to surpass 9 billion by 2050. Wilmington, a city of 106,476 as of the 2010 census, is currently experiencing a 10-year population growth rate of 40.4%. Seven Billion Plus is an invitational group exhibition, which will examine population growth, urbanization and globalization.
Fall Senior Exhibition
November 15 – December 15
Reception: Thursday, November 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Commencement Reception: Saturday, Dec. 15, Time TBA
The Senior Exhibition is the culmination of study in studio art. The exhibition is
juried by the studio art faculty and mounted by graduating seniors. It is the
capstone event for studio art majors.
Spring 2013
Courtney Johnson: Light Lure: Underwater Pinhole Photographs of North Carolina Piers
January 17 – February 22
Reception: Thursday, January 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Light Lure features underwater photographs by Courtney Johnson taken with low-tech pinhole cameras constructed out of cookie tins, fishing line and waterproof tape. Pulled down by fishing weights, the pinhole cameras were lowered into the Atlantic Ocean off all 19 fishing piers along the North Carolina coast. The images capture the light, mystery, and exploration imbedded in the historic North Carolina coastal tradition. The Underwater Pinhole Photographs of North Carolina Piers was generously supported by a Charles L. Cahill Research Award.
Codicology:
The Art and Study of the Book juried by Dan Essig
February 28 – April 5
Reception: Thursday, February 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Codicology means “the study of the book as physical objects” or “archaeology of the book.” This international exhibition, juried by Asheville book sculptor Dan Essig, will feature artwork which studies books through a variety of artistic media: sculpture, photography, painting, drawing and collage. When the very nature of the printed word is in question, can we expand the possibilities? Download the Call-for-Entries form
Spring Senior Exhibition
April 11 – May 11
Reception: Thursday April 11, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Commencement Reception: Saturday, May 11, TBA
The Senior Exhibition is the culmination of study in studio art. The exhibition is
juried by the studio art faculty and mounted by graduating seniors. It is the
capstone event for studio art majors.
THE ART GALLERY at the CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING hosts national, international, student and faculty exhibits serving as a key educational component of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Department of Art & Art History. In addition to showcasing the work of senior students, exhibitions by visiting artists, invitational and juried exhibitions are displayed. The Art Gallery is a resource for the department, university campus and the Wilmington community. A public reception is held for each exhibit and all exhibitions are free and open to the public.
The Art Gallery is located on the ground floor of the Cultural Arts Building, near the building’s main entrance. The Cultural Arts Building is located on the corner of Randall Parkway and Reynolds Drive on the UNCW campus. To access either from South College Road or Racine Drive, take a left as you enter the campus area onto Randall Parkway. There is visitor parking directly in front of the Box Office entrance to the building.
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