Current Exhibitions
NOTE: Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, all Kean University galleries will be closed to the public effective immediately and are tentatively scheduled to reopen April 1.
LIBERTY HALL ACADEMIC CENTER GALLERY
DA VINCI: INVENTIONS
A hands-on "Da Vinci -- Inventions" exhibition featuring a complete depiction of the original renaissance man will be open to the public from January 25, 2020 to April 12, 2020 at Kean’s Liberty Hall Academic Center. Over 20 extensive fine arts studies and dozens of stunning portrait displays are presented in spectacular detail to inspire onlookers.
-taken from the Liberty Hall Academic Center site
Tickets and more information can be found below:
Through May 2020
Located in the Liberty Hall Academic Center.
KARL & HELEN BURGER GALLERY
RECONSTRUCTION: LAURA-PETROVICH CHENEY
Laura Petrovich-Cheney's collection "Reconstruction" is a solo show of "wood quilt" 3D sculptures created from repurposed wood of natural disaster sites (largely from Hurricane Sandy). Included in the gallery space is a private viewing station of her documentary "Remembering Sandy" produced by David Knappe, investigating the impact of Hurricane Sandy on affected citizens. Laura's work addresses the loss of homes, lives, and community spaces while honoring the domestic art of quilting.
February 6 - May 7 , 2020
Located in the CAS Building across from the library.
A digital gallery of the exhibition can be found here.
THE HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE GALLERY
ART AS WITNESS: POLITICAL GRAPHICS 2016 - 2018
The Human Rights Institute at Kean University will be exhibiting Art as Witness: Political Graphics, a collection of satirical and politically charged illustrations, cartoons, and animations, on loan from the School of Visual Arts. The original show is curated by SVA faculty Francis DiTommaso and Steve Brodner; on display is a collection specially selected for the Kean University community.
February 3 - May 8, 2020
Opening reception: February 20, 2020 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Located in the Kean University Library Building.
A digital gallery of the exhibition can be found here.
NANCY DRYFOOS GALLERY
THE FLOW THROUGH WANAKENA: MICHAEL MANDOLFO
A special selection of pieces by commercial photographer Michael Mandolfo, "The Flow Through Wanakena" includes photography taken in Wanakena, New York. His solo exhibition displays nature's deeply mysterious beauty on lightweight, freely moving linen.
February 19 - April 21, 2020
Opening reception: February 19, 2020 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Located in the Kean University Library Building.
A digital gallery of the exhibition can be found here.
JAMES HOWE GALLERY
ANNUAL FINE ARTS STUDENT SHOW
A group show featuring a selection of works by gifted students in the Fine Arts programs, supervised and curated by Professor Judy Wukitsch. The Fine Arts Student Show is held yearly to display the talent and unique vision of Kean students in the Fine Arts Department.
February 14 - March 16, 2020
Located in the Vaughn-Eames Building.