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.
Current exhibitions
Ronald Bladen
Angle / Edge / Plane: The Sculpture of Ronald Bladen
Jan. 15 – Feb. 22, 2020
Berkshire, Reese, and Paul Galleries
Eskenazi Hall
Through a collection of models, drawings, and photographs from the estate of Ronald Bladen and the Loretta Howard Gallery, New York, this exhibition highlights Bladen's (1918-1988) practice as a sculptor, who was often credited with influencing fellow minimalists Carl Andre, Donald Judd, and Sol Lewitt.
This exhibition is supported by a generous gift from the Creative Motif Fund and was organized by the Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Sam Francis
Form & Color: Prints by Sam Francis From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
Jan. 15 – Feb. 22, 2020
Marsh Gallery
Eskenazi Hall
Drawing from the extensive private collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, Form & Color will highlight over 20 years of prints by this prominent American abstract painter and printmaker. George Page, the artist's master printer, will deliver a talk in conjunction with the opening reception.
Sylvie Rosenthal
Intersecting Flight Patterns / Natural and Hybrid Histories: New Work by Sylvie Rosenthal
Jan. 15 – Feb. 22, 2020
Basile Gallery
Eskenazi Hall
Merging high-end production skills with a conceptually driven practice, Sylvie Rosenthal's installations, sculpture, and furniture never fail to surprise a viewer. As a woodworker and sculptor, Rosenthal imbues her objects with layers of meaning that reflects her fascination with human history and our material culture that defines us.
Upcoming exhibitions
Tsherin Sherpa
Metamorphosis
March 11 – April 25, 2020
Berkshire, Reese, and Paul Galleries
Eskenazi Hall
Trained in the traditions of Tibetan thangka painting, Tsherin Sherpa's work borrows imagery from classical Tibetan Buddhist iconography to investigate the dichotomy found where sacred and secular traditions and world cultures collide.
This exhibition if the first of a new annual series focusing on contemporary international art and artists.
Beatriz Vasquez
Immigrants Denied - A Border Elegy
March 11 – April 25, 2020
Marsh Gallery
Eskenazi Hall
Employing the Mexican folk-art technique of papel picado, where intricate designs are cut into colorful sheets of tissue paper, Herron alumna Beatriz Vasquez pushes the boundaries of this widely used art form to address the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
This exhibition is supported in part by the Welcoming Campus Innovation Fund, with additional support provided by the Arts and Humanities Institute at IUPUI.
Adam Milner
The Bed and My Moon
March 11 – April 25, 2020
Basile Gallery
Eskenazi Hall
The Bed and My Moon reveals Pittsburg-based artist Adam Milner's nocturnal musings on sleep and the remnants of the experience through a 10-year daily photography practice and silvery, cast replicas of the moon created while in residence at Herron.
Graduate Thesis Exhibition
May 6-23, 2020
Berkshire, Reese, Paul, Marsh, and Basile Galleries
Eskenazi Hall
An exhibition featuring the work of Herron students completing their master's degrees in art therapy, visual art, and visual communication design.
Undergraduate Capstone Exhibition
May 6-23, 2020
Eskenazi Hall and Eskenazi Fine Arts Center
The Undergraduate Capstone Exhibition features exceptional works produced by Herron seniors across a variety of art and design disciplines.
Biennial Faculty Exhibition
Jun. 10 – Sep. 3, 2020
Berkshire, Reese, Paul, Marsh, and Basile Galleries
Filling all the galleries of Eskenazi Hall, the Biennial Faculty Exhibition offers a glimpse into the diverse, creative activity of Herron professors across all departments and disciplines.