Emily Davis Gallery, Projects Gallery, Atrium Gallery
The Myers School of Art's galleries provide an environment of encouragement and inspiration for students, faculty and the community.
The gallery facilities are extensive. They include the nationally known Emily Davis Gallery and the Projects and Atrium galleries in Folk Hall, as well as exhibition spaces at Bierce Library and the Guzzetta Hall Atrium and temporary spaces throughout campus and the community.
EMILY DAVIS GALLERY
The nationally known Emily Davis Gallery has a long history of presenting engaging exhibitions of emerging and established contemporary artists. It is the main visual, fine arts exhibition space of The University of Akron. The gallery is located in the center of Folk Hall which houses the Myers School of Art. The gallery is equipped to the level of museum quality lighting, HVAC, and security systems. Comprised of two, separate exhibition levels, the Emily Davis Gallery programs about 12 exhibitions every year. The exhibitions are curated by the director of the galleries, a faculty exhibitions committee, guest curators, and usually includes one all-faculty and one juried student exhibition per year.
PROJECTS, ATRIUM GALLERY, & UPPER HALLWAY GALLERY
The Myers School of Art's galleries provide an environment of encouragement and inspiration for students, faculty and the community. The gallery facilities are extensive. They include the nationally known Emily Davis Gallery and the Projects and Atrium galleries in Folk Hall, as well as exhibition spaces at Bierce Library and the Guzzetta Hall Atrium and temporary spaces throughout campus and the community.
EXHIBITING IN THE SCHOOL OF ART
The Myers School of Art is home to several unique galleries and spaces dedicated to displaying student work. If you are interested in reserving space for exhibiting artwork, please contact Rod Bengston of University Galleries by phone at 330.972.5950 or e-mail at bengsto@uakron.edu.
University of Akron Galleries, 150 East Exchange Street in Akron - 330.972.UART
