Tyler Art Gallery Exhibitions
Fall 2024 Exhibition Schedule:
Justice and the Inalienable Rights
January 28 - February 27
Opening Reception February 7, 5-7pm
Justice and Inalienable Rights features artwork from emerging and established artists of color whose artworks explore the concepts of justice and human rights within marginalized communities.
The exhibition centers around a rare book, Scottsboro Limited, written by Langston Hughes and illustrated by Prentiss Taylor, which is part of the Tyler Art Gallery collection. It features 4 poems and a play depicting the story of the Scottsboro Boys, nine black teenagers who were wrongfully accused of rape in Alabama in 1931. From there artworks were selected from the Armand-Paul Family Collection, established by brothers Newton and Marcus Paul, and includes paintings, videos, prints, photography, and sculpture from the Latin and African diasporas. While the exhibition explores difficult topics such as police brutality and colonialism, it also features artworks that celebrate culture and utilizes our right to self-expression as a political act.
Featured artists are:
Mequitta Ahuja, Esai Alfredo, Patrick Alston, Alvin Armstrong, Sanford Biggers, Terry Boddie, Kevin Claiborne, Ryan Cosbert, Jamal Cyrus, John Edmonds, Teresita Fernandez, Sam Gilliam, Ronald Jackson, Parris Jaru, Ashante Kindle, Simone Leigh, Natia Lemay, Glenn Ligon, Corey Lovett, Eric N. Mack. Kerry James Marshal, Carlos Martiel, Gustavo Nazereno, Arcmanoro Niles, Ludovic Nkoth, Armando Posse, Deborah Roberts, Jean- Marcel St. Jacques, Chiffon Thomas, Lina Iris Viktor, William Villalongo, Nari Ward, Ouattara Watts, Carrie Mae Weems, and Didier William.
Juried Student Exhibition
March 7 - April 6
Opening Reception, March 7, 5-7pm
Call for entries open now with deadline extended to Feb. 10th! Click here to apply!
BFA 1
April 15-27
Opening Reception, April 18, 5-7pm
BFA 2
May 6-16
Opening Reception, May 9, 5-7pm
This semi-annual event marks a pivotal moment in the careers of our students as they transition from emerging artists to professional creatives. The BFA exhibitions are a celebration of the students' dedication, creativity, and vision as they make their mark in the art world. Don’t miss the chance to experience the diverse and innovative works that display their unique perspectives.
Throughout the exhibition, each student presents a carefully curated body of work that reflects their artistic journey, demonstrating the culmination of years of study, experimentation, and growth. From conceptualization to installation, our graduates take full ownership of their capstone experience: selecting, preparing, and designing their displays, while also contributing text and imagery for the exhibition catalog.