You’ll see vibrant evidence of a painter maturing and developing in “Russ Warren: Works 1971-2015,” a 44-year survey of the longtime Davidson College art professor’s career. It’s now on view… Continue reading “Watch a painter mature in this Davidson exhibition” in the Charlotte Observer
Poses and Projections: Portraits from the Davidson College Art Collection, a new exhibition at The Light Factory
The Van Every/Smith Galleries and The Light Factory are pleased to announce Poses and Projections, an exhibition of photography from the Davidson College Permanent Art Collection. The exhibition will be… Continue reading Poses and Projections: Portraits from the Davidson College Art Collection, a new exhibition at The Light Factory
“Exhibition of work North Carolina native Kent Williams on display at Davidson College” in the Charlotte Observer
Los Angeles artist Kent Williams makes imaginative, unique figurative pictures full of intrigue, ambiguity and haunting allure in his solo exhibition “Native Bone and Far to Home.” His subjects, only… Continue reading “Exhibition of work North Carolina native Kent Williams on display at Davidson College” in the Charlotte Observer
“Davidson College exhibit challenges viewers to confront abuse,” in the Charlotte Observer
On view through Oct. 25, at Davidson College’s Van Every/Smith Galleries is the ambitious work of Regina José Galindo. “Bearing Witness” is a survey exhibit of more than 20 performance… Continue reading “Davidson College exhibit challenges viewers to confront abuse,” in the Charlotte Observer
“Political Acts: Regina José Galindo at Davidson College,” in Burnaway
Unfazed bystanders shuffle past Regina José Galindo as she carries a large bowl of swishing blood, real blood. At every seven or eight paces, the performance artist lowers the bowl… Continue reading “Political Acts: Regina José Galindo at Davidson College,” in Burnaway
Alumni Art Collectors Lend Works for Exhibition
There are two things you might not know about Davidson College. One: the college possesses a collection of more than 3,100 works of art by artists such as Jim Dine,… Continue reading Alumni Art Collectors Lend Works for Exhibition
Ai Weiwei film screening rescheduled
Due to inclement weather, the screening of Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 26 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Semans Auditorium, Belk Visual Arts Center. Please join gallery staff for… Continue reading Ai Weiwei film screening rescheduled
Davidson Hires Director/Curator of Galleries
Davidson College has announced the appointment of Lia Newman as Director of the William H. Van Every/Edward M. Smith Galleries beginning January 2, 2013.
Day Without Art
On November 29, the Davidson College Art Galleries and the Health Education Center shrouded artwork in the Sculpture Garden & Spencer Lobby in Chambers, as a memorial to lives lost to AIDS.
Davidson College seeks Director/Curator for the Van Every/Smith Galleries
The Davidson College Art Department currently has the following opening available: Director and Curator Van Every/Smith Galleries Each position listing should be read carefully for unique application requirements and deadlines. Applicants may… Continue reading Davidson College seeks Director/Curator for the Van Every/Smith Galleries
Campus Sculpture Adds “The Group of Ten”
Davidson College is completing the installation of the newest addition to the Campus Sculpture Program’s garden outside E.H. Little Library. This work, The Group of Ten by Polish sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz, is the latest addition to Davidson’s Permanent Art Collection. A public dedication will take place on campus on Thursday, March 29 at 4:30.
Herb Jackson – Man of Many Layers – in Lake Norman Magazine
Herb Jackson is a Southerner and polite. So when someone in a worried tone asks him what ever will he do now that he’s retiring, he says softly, “I have plenty to do.” What he’s thinking – and is too well-mannered to say – is, “Have you not noticed what I’ve been doing for the last 50 years?”
POSTER – PICTURE – POST: A Community Collaboration [announced]
Renowned photographer Mitch Epstein and author Susan Bell introduce their new poster campaign that will be on view throughout Davidson and the greater Charlotte Metro region. It is an extension of their website and successful billboard projects in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and New York City.
New Website Launched!
The Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College is pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Like all babies it needs some nurturing, love and a little patience for it to grow.