Fred Parker Giles Gallery
The Fred Parker Giles Gallery, named for a distinguished past Professor of Art, is located off the main lobby of the Campbell Building and is the most important venue for the display of art in Richmond. Spacious, well-lit, and flexible, the gallery extends through two levels and can accommodate large or even multiple exhibits. Curated by faculty of the Department in rotation on an annual basis, the gallery changes exhibits approximately once a month.
The gallery's schedule throughout the year includes installations of faculty and student work from Eastern, in particular the BFA student show each term, as well as collections on loan from other schools in the region or traveling exhibits engaged from artists and other sources throughout the country.
In the Gallery -
Upper & Lower Gallery - Bachelors of Fine Arts Exhibition
Graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students in the Department of Art and Design will exhibit works in a variety of media.
April 28 – May 10.
Reception on Sunday April 28 from 2:00 until 4:00
Gallery Hours:
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10:15 – 5:00 |
10:00 - 12:00 |
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2:15 – 4:15 |
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Gallery Schedule:
August 27 – September 21. Closing reception on Thursday September 20 from 5:00 until 7:00
Lower GallerySome Small Wonder; the Sculpture of Travis Graves .
In his mixed media sculptures, Mr. Graves explores the complex relationship between Nature and Culture. He juxtaposes natural materials with manufactured artifacts to examine cultural attitudes toward the environment. Currently an assistant professor at Eastern Tennessee University in Johnson City TN., Mr. Graves holds a MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a BFA from Iowa State University
Upper Gallery Dead Ducks and Decoys...a Collection of New and Recent Paintings and Collage Drawings by Jack Girard. –
Mr. Girard’s work addresses a variety of topical issues, inclusive of aging, discrimination, and human conflict. His primary medium is collage, although he frequently works in paint, assemblage, and installation. Mr. Girard’s work has been exhibited extensively in the United States and overseas, and is included in many corporate, institutional, and private collections. He is the recipient of numerous grants and awards. Jack Girard is currently a Professor of Art, and the Fine Arts Division Chair at Transylvania University, in Lexington, KY, USA, He received his BFA (1973) and MFA (1976) degrees from East Carolina University,
October 1 – 26. Opening reception on October 1 from 5:00 until 7:00.
Lower GalleryDarryl Halbrooks- Recent Work
Mr. Halbrooks, Professor Emeritus Eastern Kentucky University, is a prolific painter and writer. His most recent body of work incorporates fiberglass, Plexiglass, wood and acrylic paint to create art that is at once poignant and acerbic. A keen observer of human nature, Mr. Halbrooks creates work of beauty and cynicism. He has exhibited widely and has work in a number of prestigious collections.
Upper Gallery Reverberations of the Civil War Juried Exhibition–
Juror Darryl Halbrooks selected work from artists who are EKU students, faculty, alumni, retired faculty, and employees. This exhibition explores the myriad ways the Civil War has impacted the culture of our country. A variety of media and attitudes are presented.
November 1- 20. Opening reception on November 15 from 5:00 until 7:00.
Lower Gallery Jessica Burke; Meditations on Identity and Culture
Through her masterful drawings, Ms. Burke explores the relationship between popular culture and gender politics. She is an assistant professor of Art and Director of the Foundations Program at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA.
Upper GalleryThe Photography of Andy Warhol: Selections from the Andy Warho Photographic Legacy Project.
On loan from the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, this group of Polaroid and Black and white prints features portraits of celebrities and notables.
December 2 – 14. Reception on Sunday December 2 from 2:00 until 4:00
Both Galleries Bachelors of Fine Arts Exhibition
Graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students in the Department of Art and Design will exhibit works in a variety of media.
January 22 through February 22. Reception on Thursday January 31 from 5:00-7:00
Lower Gallery Deward Eades, Kentucky Painter
Upper Gallery– Crossroads: the Chautauqua National Juried Art Exhibition
March 3-29. Reception to be announced.
Both GalleriesBluegrass Regional High School Exhibition
Hosted by the Department of Art & Design at Eastern Kentucky University and the Kentucky Art Education Association, this show features the region’s most creative young artists from grades 9-12. Participating schools include Anderson, Bell, Bourbon, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Jackson, Jessamine, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Lincoln, Madison, McCreary, Mercer, Owsley, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Scott, Wayne, Whitley, and Woodford A wide range of media will be on display.
April 4 through 19. Opening Reception on Sunday April 14.
Both Galleries: The Art Student Association Juried Exhibition.This annual juried show will display the best work of by students enrolled in the Department of Art & Design at EKU. All media will be featured.
April 28 – May 10. Reception on Sunday April 28 from 2:00 until 4:00
Both Galleries Bachelors of Fine Arts Exhibition
Graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students in the Department of Art and Design will exhibit works in a variety of media.
