Women’s Rights Are Human Rights: International Posters on Gender-based Inequality, Violence and Discrimination

August 14, 2019

This exhibition features posters created by both men and women to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role that all citizens play in protecting and promoting human rights while challenging gender inequality and stereotypes, advancing reproductive and sexual rights, protecting women and girls against brutality, and promoting women’s empowerment, education and participation in society. It is organized … More Women’s Rights Are Human Rights: International Posters on Gender-based Inequality, Violence and Discrimination

Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative

June 18, 2019

Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative is an exhibition about individual agency, curated by Drake Professor Lenore Metrick-Chen. Agency is created from necessity, often motivated by frustration. But agency signifies that there is a choice. It pertains to our ability to choose our actions, or non-actions, and that is the foundation for all freedom. The exhibition celebrates the works of the many Black people in our community whose individual choices and agency has led them to … More Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative

48th ASJE Works Accepted

February 25, 2019

Carissa Dannen, Sam, Drawing/Works on Paper Caylee Gallagher, Canard Inverse, Drawing/Works on Paper Rachel Chavin Trance, Drawing/Works on Paper Rachel Chavin, Maternal Bruise, Printmaking Madelene Opar, Waltz of the Macabre, Printmaking Alison Kuttler, Toasted, Sculpture Sarah Ghaussy, Untitled One, Sculpture Sarah Ghaussy, Untitled 2, Sculpture Hannah Hawbaker, Bless Your Heart Sculpture Hannah Hawbaker, Untitled, Sculpture … More 48th ASJE Works Accepted

Registration for the 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition

February 1, 2019

Registration begins February 1, apply online here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/48th-annual-juried-student-exhibition-tickets-53830593755 All Drake students can enter up to (4) artworks.  Here’s the details: Student Prospectus 48th ajse. Juror: Jared Ledesma, Assistant Curator Des Moines Art Center Schedule of events: Registration: Feb. 1 – Feb. 14 Student work drop-off: Feb. 15, 19-20 Notification of work accepted: Feb. 25 Pick-up … More Registration for the 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition

Save the Date! Juried Student Exhibition Registration and Info Session

December 3, 2018

The 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition is a chance for Drake University students to experience showing work in the Anderson Gallery, win a cash prize, and sell their work! Students may submit up to four works including drawings, paintings, graphic design, sculpture, printmaking, digital, performance, and more. Work must be completed within the last two … More Save the Date! Juried Student Exhibition Registration and Info Session

Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative

November 7, 2018

Exhibition Opening Reception: November 9th, 5:00-7:00 PM Special Guest Speaker: Joshua Barr, Director of the Des Moines’ Civil and Human Rights Department, Friday, Nov. 16th at 6:00 PM in the Turner Jazz Center. Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative, curated by Lenore Metrick-Chen This exhibition celebrates the works of people whose individual choices and agency has led … More Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative

Richard Black Retrospective September 7 – October 12, 2018

August 30, 2018

Richard Black Visual Worlds: “Nothing by Chance” September 7 – October 12, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, September 7, 5-7PM The Anderson Gallery at Drake University is pleased to announce an exhibition of artwork by Richard Black, Professor Emeritus of Art. This retrospective exhibition showing 100 works of art representing over 60 years of image-making, is … More Richard Black Retrospective September 7 – October 12, 2018

Congratulations!

March 9, 2018

Congratulations to all the Drake University students who had artwork accepted into the 47th Annual Juried Student Exhibition!  Thank you to juror Matt Coen for being a part of our exhibition and for sharing his insights with us.  It’s going to be a great show! Opening Reception Sunday, March 25, 1-3pm! Here’s the full list … More Congratulations!

Juried Student Exhibit Registration OPENING SOON!

February 7, 2018

47th Annual Juried Student Exhibition Registration begins Monday, February 12, apply online here. All Drake students can enter up to (4) artworks.  Here’s the details: 47thjuriedstudentexhibit. Juror: Matt Coen, Architect – Walker Coen Lorentzen Architects Schedule of events: Registration: Feb. 12 – March 2, 2018 Student work drop-off: March 5, 6 Notification of work accepted: March 9 Pick-up work … More Juried Student Exhibit Registration OPENING SOON!

Paper is Part of the Picture

January 25, 2018

Join us on Friday, Feb. 2, from 5-7pm for the public reception for Paper is Part of the Picture: Contemporary Paper and Book Arts. Curated by Drake University’s Sarah McCoy, Paper is Part of the Picture explores the different substrates, approaches, materiality and meanings revealed through artists’ interactions on and with paper. This exhibit features … More Paper is Part of the Picture