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Galleries and collections

The Virginia Western Art Gallery is located in H212 on the second floor of the Humanities building. This gallery features rotating exhibits of local and regional artists as well as faculty and students.  For more information on the gallery, contact the School of Liberal Arts Office at 540-857-7271. All gallery events are free and open to the public.

The Virginia Western Community Art Collection is the largest collection of local and regional artwork from the Roanoke Valley. It is a permanent collection displayed in the atrium and halls of the Humanities building. This collection is free and open to the public.

Gallery schedule

The gallery season begins in late August and runs through May of 2009.

Exhibits will feature Virginia Western Community College students, faculty and visiting artists work.

Gallery hours: 10 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday

Spring 2010 Gallery Calendar

January 11 - February 12

"248 EXPOSED"

advanced watercolor exhibit from Art 248 Painting III class

Opening reception, Friday, January 15, 4-6:30 PM

February 22 - March 26

"ART DEPARTMENT FACULTY SHOW"

Opening reception, Friday, February 26, 4-6:30 PM

April 1 - April 12

"FISHBURN ELEMENTARY ART STUDENTS EXHIBIT"

Opening reception, Friday, April 2,  4-6:30 PM

April 15 - April 22

"COMMUNICATION DESIGN STUDENTS GRADUATING EXHIBIT"

Opening reception, Friday April 16, 4-6:30 PM

April 26 - May 7

"SPRING FLING - STUDENT ART SHOW WINNERS EXHIBIT

 

Fall 2009 Gallery Calendar

August 24 - September 30, 2009

Rita J. Montrosse "Patterns and Textures"

Watercolor and Acrylic/Foil Paintings

Opening reception, Friday, August 28, 4-6:30 PM

October 9 - November 6, 2009

Roger Blanchard, Automotive Artist "Display of Style and Speed"

Watercolor and Gouache Paintings

Opening reception Friday, October 9, 4-6:30 PM

November 13 - December 12, 2009

Wes Wilmer "911 Revisited" 

Photography

Opening reception Friday, November 13, 4-6:30 PM

 

Past Exhibits:

"The Timeless Three"

ARTISTS:

Becky Wright

Dot Phlegar

Parvin Pejman

 

contact us

If you would like to be included on the mailing list, please e-mail your information to:

Sue Thomas - sthomas@virginiawestern.edu or call 857-6070

 

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