Galleries
The Fine Arts Center Galleries offer a wide range of free exhibitions and events to all area community members in support of the BGSU vision: As a public university, BGSU focuses on contributing to the public good and embraces its role as a national model in addressing the educational, economic, and social vitality of our region, the state of Ohio, the nation, and the world.
Our exhibitions include challenging and engaging contemporary work by nationally recognized artists as well as faculty and student shows that highlight some of the most talented and successful artists of this region. Visitors are invited to explore collaborative and inclusive events and presentations that foreground political, social and cultural themes through dialogue, creative ideas and new knowledge.
FEATURED
20/20
Willis "Bing" Davis - Solo Exhibition
BGSU Art Galleries are proud to host 20/20, a solo exhibition by prolific Dayton-based artist, Willis "Bing" Davis. Willis "Bing" Davis is an African American Artist and teacher, born in Greer, South Carolina, whose artwork portrays his feelings for life and appreciation for African history and culture. Davis has studied, lived, and taught in both Indiana and Ohio – graduating from DePauw University and then Miami University, he also went on to study at the Dayton Art Institute and Indiana State University. He taught ceramics for 20 years, while maintaining his personal practice in art, and, after retiring, went on to create the Willis Bing Davis Art Studio & EbonNia Gallery in Dayton, Ohio.
Davis’ work was strongly influenced by African and African American textiles as well as growing up in the civil rights movement.He has worked across various media – mixed media, graphic design, photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture – and accounts clay as his most expressive media. His work has been exhibited in public and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, Russia, Bermuda, China, Ghana, Senegal, and Nigeria. Davis has worked closely with the Ohio Arts Council and is currently the President of the Board of Directors of the National Conference of Artists.
Opening Reception
August 30, from 6-8 p.m.
Artist Talk at 6 p.m., the exhibition will open at 7 p.m.
Exhibition
August 30 - September 20, 2024
Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Gallery Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
To individuals with disabilities, please reach out prior to the event if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting accessibility services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495.
Upcoming Exhibitions
JACO: Ron Jacomini Memorial Exhibition
Professor Emeritus, Graphic Design
September 28 - October 11
Willard Wankelman Gallery
BGSU Fine Arts Center
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Closed University Holidays
Appointments may be available for groups and classes. Contact artschool@bgsu.edu.
All exhibitions are free and the public is welcome
All galleries are wheelchair accessible with the exception of the upper level of the Wankelman Gallery
Paid parking is available in the first two rows of Lot N, off of Ridge St.
Parking is free evenings after 6 p.m. and on weekends in Lot N
The Fine Arts Center gratefully recognizes generous support from:
The Ohio Arts Council helped fund the BGSU Fine Arts Center Galleries with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
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Updated: 09/17/2024 04:49PM