Opening Reception: Thursday, December 5th, 2024 from 5 - 7 pm
Current Exhibits
The Davison Gallery, supported by Roberts’ Department of Visual Art since 1996, enriches students and the Rochester community by showcasing local and international artists, including alumni.
Hosting 3–4 exhibitions annually, the Gallery explores diverse mediums, processes, and genres. Free lectures and discussions encourage dialogue, fostering personal growth and creative exploration.
Open to the public and mask-optional, the Davison Gallery connects art with community, inspiring students to lead with creativity and courage.
New Faculty Exhibition: Mandi Antonucci, Michaela Chan, and Jaimee Lindvay
A collection of drawings, paintings, and handmade books by three recent additions to the Art Department Faculty.
Opening Reception: Friday, September 27th, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exhibition runs from Monday, September 23rd - Friday, November 15th, 2024
It Will Stand For All Time: A Collection of Works by Luvon Sheppard
A showcase of artwork created by Roberts Wesleyan Students across all majors.
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Exhibition runs from Wednesday, March 6th - Friday, March 14th, 2024
Information forthcoming.
About Us
Mission Statement
The Donald F. and Maxine B. Davison Gallery
Designed to Teach; Informed by Faith
Supported by the Division of Visual Arts since 1996, the Davison Gallery operates as an integral resource within the Division's academic program, and as a cultural center for students and the greater Rochester community.
Complementing the educational goals of Roberts Wesleyan University, the Davison Gallery prepares service-oriented students for professional careers by providing a venue for volunteering, by stimulating students to integrate their faith with active learning, moreover providing space for research and critical, objective thinking into areas of contextual religion, culture, gender, and ethnicity. A campus gallery offers space to develop life-long habits of contemplation; sharpen perceptual, reflective, and observational skills, and further, to teach that human experience contains complex layers of expression.
The Davison Gallery curates four to six exhibitions annually that explore various media, processes, and genres to foster dialogue in and out of the classroom setting. Working with the Division's curriculum, the exhibition program examines the works of accomplished and emerging local and international artists and alumni. Additionally, it offers annual exhibitions by students as well as the art studio faculty. All exhibitions are accompanied by gallery colloquies or lectures that are free and open to the public.
Exhibition Proposals
Thank you for your interest! We welcome your proposals for exhibition at the Davison Gallery.
Your proposal must include a 300-500 word description of the exhibition, ten (10) high resolution images, Artist Statement(s), CV, and links to your website(s) if possible.
These submissions will be kept on file with the Gallery Director and reviewed by the Art Faculty once a year. We will contact you if your proposal has been accepted.
