2017-18 Exhibition Season
Adolf Dehn: Nocturnal Travels
Works from the Permanent Collection
Sept. 1 – 21
Originally from Minnesota, Dehn spent much of his life traveling. His art works consist of drawings, watercolors and lithographs of people and places he visited while traveling. This show emphasizes his lithography. The Art Museum’s collection of works by Dehn was the gift of his wife, at the suggestion of Dorothy Gillespie.
Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
Art Adjunct Show
Sept. 7 – 30
Opening reception on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m.
The gallery will not be open Saturday, Sept. 9.
This exhibition showcases recent art by adjunct faculty in the Art Department. Artists featured include Knic Umstead, Bill Ratcliffe, Parker Stafford, Yumiko Ichikawa and Cheng Fen Yeh.
Radford University Art Museum Downtown
Strange Weather: Erin Turner Exhibition
Sept. 29 – Dec. 3
Opening reception on Friday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m.
Strange Weather explores site specificity, changing climatic patterns, and symbolic narratives of home. Utilizing local newspapers as well as newspapers that she creates herself, ephemera, chance, history, and time come into conversation in the large-scale sculptural works. This exhibition will include photographs of previous work installed across the globe, three dimensional sculptures, as well as participation from the art, dance, and music departments at Radford University for a collaborative interdisciplinary event.
Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
Art Education Show
Oct. 3 – Oct. 12
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in art education.
Finding a Voice: Articulation in Silence
Art by Lee Coburn
Oct. 5 – Nov. 16
Reception on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m.
The Art Museum recognizes the artistic accomplishments of Radford University faculty and staff. This exhibition features art by Lee Coburn, Director of Creative and Marketing Services in University Relations.
Radford University Art Museum Downtown
Student Painting Show
Oct. 17 – 26
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in painting.
Digital Arts
Oct. 31 – Nov. 9, 2017
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in digital painting and graphic design.
M.F.A. Show
Canceled: Nov. 10 – 17
Graduating students in the Master of Fine Arts program exhibit their best works.
Radford University Art Museum Downtown
Student Photography Show
Nov. 13-17
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in photography.
History of Photography Class
Nov. 28 – Dec. 7
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in the History of Photography class.
B.F.A. Show
Dec. 1 – 12
Opening Reception on Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
Graduating students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts studio and graphic design program exhibit their best works.
Radford University Art Museum Downtown
G.A.S.A. Show
Jan. 30 – Feb. 8
Radford University graduate art students mount their own installations of art in various media. G.A.S.A. is an acronym for the Graduate Art Student Association.
Collectors’ Choice
Feb. 3 – 28
Opening Reception on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m.
A selection of art from the private collections of Arts Society members.
Juried Student Show
Feb. 8 – March 14
Opening Reception on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m.
This Radford University exhibition is a student competition with numerous awards, including Best in Show in the undergraduate and graduate divisions. The Juried Student Show is open to all Radford University students regardless of major.
The juror will be Professor Emeritus Jim Knipe.
Radford University Art Museum Downtown
Student Drawing Show
Feb. 13 – 22
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in drawing.
Student Watercolor Show
Feb. 27 – March 15
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in watercolor.
Department of Design Senior Exhibition
March 13 – 21
Reception on Sunday, March 18 at 1 p.m.
Radford University Department of Design graduating seniors exhibit their best works in this annual selection of work.
Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
Student Ceramics Show
March 20 – 29
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in ceramics.
Hollins Art Faculty Show
March 22 – April 28
Reception on Thursday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
An exhibition of art by studio art faculty at Hollins University. Featured artists are Rick Hensley, Donna Polseno, Jennifer D. Printz, Elise Schweitzer, and Bob Sulkin.
Radford University Art Museum on Tyler
M.F.A. Graduation Exhibition
March 26 – April 2
Reception on Friday, March 30 at 5 p.m.
Graduating students in the Master of Fine Arts program exhibit their best works.
Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
Past Perfect
March 27 - April 28
An exhibition of unique photographs by Roanoke photographer, Sam Krisch, including iPhone photography and photography on wood veneers.
Radford University Art Museum on Tyler
Fashion Designs by 4 RU Students
Danielle Briggs, Sian Brown, Jaimi Evans, Michelle Al Ghamdi have created designs based on contemporary sculptures or by employing used clothes.
Art Museum on Tyler (corner display alcove)
Student Jewelry/Metalsmithing Show
April 3 – 12
An exhibition of special projects and work from current Radford University students in jewelry/metalsmithing.
B.F.A. Graphic Design Graduation Exhibition
April 6 – 15
Opening Reception on Friday, April 6 at 5 p.m.
Graduating students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design program exhibit their best works.
Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
20th Century Art History Class Exhibition
April 17 – 26
Art can change history and it can change us – if we let it. View the art of today through the eyes of the students in ARTH420.
B.F.A. Studio Graduation Exhibition
April 20 – 29
Reception on Friday, April 20 at 5 p.m.
Graduating students in the B.F.A. studio program exhibit their best works.
Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
Radford City Fine Arts Show
A juried exhibition of recent works by Southwest Virginia artists
June 21 – July 28
Opening Reception Thursday, June 21 at 5 p.m.
A juried exhibition that showcases the best art in Southwest Virginia, sponsored by Radford University and the City of Radford.
Radford University Art Museum on Tyler