Gainesville Campus Art Exhibits

Roy C. Moore Art Gallery
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019

August 22 - September 13, 2018
UNG Department of Visual Arts: Faculty Biennial

Lunchtime Meet the Artist event September 12, noon to 1
This biennial features recent work by DoVA faculty members on each campus. This is an opportunity to see the remarkable work produced and taught at the University of North Georgia, from traditional drawing and painting, to ceramics and sculpture, printmaking, video, and mixed media works.

September 17 – October 11, 2018
Art Rosenbaum: Portrait Paintings and Drawings, 1970s - 1918

Artist’s Talk and Reception: October 4, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
As a painter and a teacher, Art Rosenbaum has been an influential fixture in the Georgia art community for decades. This exhibition celebrates his portraits of musicians and his fascination with blues and folk venues across the South.

October 15 – November 1, 2018
Kevin Steele: Story in Structure

Artist’s Talk and Reception: November 1, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kevin Steele is a graphic designer and book artist who produces movable books and works made by engineering paper. He examines how structure, movement and interaction can enhance visual communication. He takes inspiration from such diverse, historical sources as the Commedia dell’Arte and ancient maritime mythology.

November 12 – 30, 2018
Fall Senior Art Exhibition

Reception: Closing reception November 30, 7-9 p.m.
This exhibition features the capstone projects of the graduating B.A. and B.S. seniors.

December 3 – 14, 2018
Holiday Student Art Sale

The Gainesville Campus art students will hold their Holiday art sale in the Roy C. Moore gallery. The sale will include ceramics, prints, paintings, photography, digital media and sculpture. Cash and check accepted only. All proceeds go to the students.

January 7 – 31, 2019
Lisa Freeman: Dark Cotton

Artist’s Talk and Reception: January 31, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Lisa Freeman creates complex assemblages, building structures to house old black and white photographs and objects found in vintage shops. Each of her structures tells a story, most taking inspiration from critical challenges that have faced American society for decades from nuclear proliferation to racism. 

February 4 – 26, 2019
Manty Dey: Drips and Drizzle

Artist’s Talk and Reception: February 26, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Manty Day is inspired the simple idea that a surface can fluctuate and be dimensional. She creates sculptural paintings from acrylic sheets and hand-cut paper forms as well as layered surfaces combining paper and canvas.

March 6 – April 4, 2019
Student Scholarship Award Winners

Award Ceremony and Reception: April 18
Each year, a panel of Department of Visual Arts faculty members chooses students on the Gainesville campus to receive scholarships. This exhibition features their award-winning work. 

April 8 – 19, 2019
Spring Senior Art Exhibition

April 22 – May 3, 2019
Spring Student Art Sale

The Gainesville Campus art students will hold their End-of-Year Spring art sale in the Roy C. Moore gallery. The sale will include ceramics, prints, paintings, photography, digital media and sculpture. Cash and check accepted only. All proceeds go to the students.