Art on Campus

Art in Public Buildings

Artwork from Davidson College’s permanent art collection is displayed in nearly every building on campus*. Find artworks in publicly accessible locations including the Carnegie Guest House, E.H. Little Library, Chambers Building, Baker Sports Complex, and more:

Gallery interns curate temporary thematic exhibitions from the permanent art collection for Spencer Lobby in Chambers Building, the Hamilton W. McKay Atrium in the E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center, and Cunningham Theatre Building*. Click to learn about current exhibitions:


Art in Office and ArtMate Programs

Artwork from the collection is loaned to staff for their campus offices and to students in select residence halls. Click to learn more:

* Building hours vary

Campus Sculpture Program

The campus sculpture program is an extension of the college’s permanent art collection. Available for viewing from dawn until dusk, in Richardson Plaza and throughout campus, the campus sculpture collection features outdoor works by significant, internationally-acclaimed artists.

Video Wall

McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center

Artworks on the video wall are part of an ongoing exhibition of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Selections rotate every few months. Videos are on view from 7am-7pm daily while classes are in session.