William Johnston Building Gallery
“The great feature of the Gallery is its multivalence. In this situation it becomes a classroom, and not only a classroom but a laboratory for the creative process, and then on top of that it serves its function as an exhibition space where the students’ work is on display for public engagement.”
About WJB Gallery
The WJB Gallery is an 1100-square-foot exhibition space shared and managed by the departments of the College of Fine Arts: Art, Art Education, Art History, Interior Architecture & Design, Dance, Theatre, and the Museum of Fine Arts. The 24 x 46-foot glass-walled gallery stretches the length of the central five-story atrium in the Johnston Building, providing rich natural lighting and secure but vivid public exposure for exhibitions.
All exhibitions in the WJB Gallery are curated by or display works by students of the College of Fine Arts. Faculty and students develop exhibitions in consultation with a gallery committee of representatives from each department and the Museum of Fine Arts. The scope and timeline of exhibitions varies with the needs and resources of the host department. Previous shows have included extended displays of student-designed furniture, short-term one-artist openings, semester-long curatorial projects, and one-night dance performances.
Exhibitions
On View
FORM: An Exhibition of Sculpture and Expanded Media from the Department of Art
Curated by Professor Kevin Curry, this exhibition is a showcase of student work from sculpture classes of various levels in the Department of Art.
Upcoming
Migration of Memories: Exploring Nostalgia, Family, and Reunion in Recent Work of Alexander Stolin
The exhibition focuses on recent work by the Louisiana-based artist, Alexander Stolin, including paintings, drawings, and archival material. On view August 19 – October 14, 2024.
Past
CFA CREATES : Undergraduate Student Research and Create Practice in the College of Fine Arts
This exhibition is a showcase of student research from each department of the College of Fine Arts including Studio Art, Art History, Theatre, Dance and Interior Design. April 22 – May 4, 2024.
Resources
College of Fine Arts faculty and TAs may submit exhibition proposals for review by the gallery committee. We encourage you to check the upcoming timelime and contact your department representative on the committee, in planning your exhibition. Once you are ready to formally propose an exhibition, please submit through our online Proposal Form.
The Gallery committee approves proposals, arranges the schedule, allocates a small budget for supplemental equipment or materials, and supervises a staff of interns who may assist with installation, marketing, and some supervision/guided tours.
