Exhibitions & Events: Past Exhibitions

Civic engagement, or advocacy on behalf of the public, has long been a critical component of American life. While American women have been involved in public life for centuries, their early engagement was typically via male relatives. It was not until the 19th century that women truly entered the public sphere, engaging in public discourse around specific issues as a bloc. While these early actions helped women learn the power of civic participation, the 19th and early 20th century's suffrage movement, in which women engaged in advocacy and activism...

Queertonal highlights the diminished but important narratives of Queer and Trans musicians across multiple eras and genres of music. Inspired by coursework in the Departments of Music and Queer Studies, this exhibit gives a brief overview of musicians from Tchaikovsky and Poulenc to Elton John and Ricky Martin. What is the connection between sexuality and creativity? What are challenges unique to Queer-identifying musicians and composers?

"Jack Kirby @ 100," an exhibit of comic books and prints at the Oviatt Library, commemorates the centenary of the famed artist known for co-creating the Marvel Universe.

Dolly Chu is a renowned multimedia Chinese artist of China painting, watercolor, oil painting, pastels, colored pencil, calligraphy, acrylic, and Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. The award-winning artist has had many solo and group exhibits and has served as President of Porcelain Artists of California. Chu has taught China painting at Tzu Chi University Continuing Education Center for five years. She also regularly presents community seminars and workshops on Chinese Arts.