Brenau University Galleries

Established in 1986, Brenau University Galleries feature works by national and international artists, local and regional artists, as well as by Brenau University students, faculty and alumni. As a thoughtful and creative contributor to Northeast Georgia, Brenau University Galleries have created a reputation for excellence by presenting art that engages the world.

The Galleries, located on the Gainesville, Ga., campus, comprise three separate exhibition spaces:

• The Presidents Gallery, located in the upstairs lobby of Pearce Auditorium

• Sellars Gallery, located on the first floor of Simmons Visual Arts Center

• The Leo Castelli Art Gallery, located on the first floor of the John S. Burd Center for the Performing
Arts

Learn more about the Leo Castelli legacy and how it relates to the Brenau University Galleries HERE.

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Upcoming Exhibitions

Arts and Events Calendar

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

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Brenau Family Ties

Thursday, May 9 – Sunday, July 7
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 27, 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. This will be a joint reception with “The Good Wife” taking place in both Castelli Gallery and Presidents Gallery.

An exhibition of student artwork that has been purchased by Brenau University, featuring the 2012-13 acquisition. Includes student work of varied media and subject matter. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 770.534.6263.

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The Good Wife

Thursday, May 9 – Sunday, July 7
John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts, Castelli Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This will be a joint reception with “Brenau Family Ties” taking place in both Castelli Gallery and Presidents Gallery.

In an era of instant fashion and “what not to wear” it is easy to forget that clothes once defined a woman’s status in society. This exhibition explores the changing persona of “the wife” throughout the years with garments and accessories from the Brenau Historica Clothing Collection. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 770.534.6263.

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President’s Summer Art Series

Thursday, May 16 – Sunday, June 30
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

This exhibition will explore the work of Patricia Burd, Jane Hemmer, Jean westmacott, and Mary Hart Wilheit. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 770.534.6263.