Open year round, the Galleries at Herron showcase the artwork of emerging and established contemporary artists and designers, as well as the work of Herron’s acclaimed faculty, distinguished alumni and students. All exhibitions and artist talks are free and open to the public.
Exhibitions
Current exhibitions
Žilvinas Kempinas
V Formation
March 7 – April 21, 2018
Berkshire, Reese, and Paul Galleries
Eskenazi Hall
This survey of works includes the international debut of a new, 112-foot-long site-responsive installation. Using VHS magnetic tape and other unconventional materials, Kempinas crafts dynamic works that are activated by natural phenomena such as light and the circulation of air.
Undergraduate painting show
Blender
March 7 – April 18, 2018
Marsh Gallery
Eskenazi Hall
This juried exhibition showcases a range of student work and highlights traditional and contemporary painting practices.
Drawing and illustration student show
Drawing Now: Recent Student Artwork
March 7 – April 18, 2018
Basile Gallery
Eskenazi Hall
This exhibition features a selection of work from students in Herron's Drawing and Illustration program. Shannon M. Linker, vice president of the Arts Council of Indianapolis and director of Gallery 924, will serve as guest juror for the exhibition.
Upcoming exhibitions
M.A. and M.F.A. thesis exhibition
May 3 – 19
All galleries
Eskenazi Hall and Eskenazi Fine Arts Center
The M.A. and M.F.A. thesis exhibition fills all 6,000 square feet of gallery space across Herron's two buildings, Eskenazi Hall and the Eskenazi Fine Arts Center. It showcases the work of Herron's talented students completing their master's degrees in art therapy, visual art, and visual communication design. This exhibition presents the culminating work of 22 students and showcases examples of installation art, intermedia work, painting, sculpture, and furniture design; user-centric design innovations; and therapeutic uses of the creative process.
Faculty Exhibition
June 7 – August 29
All galleries
Eskenazi Hall
This summer, the biennial Herron faculty exhibition will fill all the galleries of Eskenazi Hall, offering a glimpse into diverse, creative activity of Herron professors across all departments.