Arcadia Exhibitions

Arcadia Exhibitions is a dynamic curatorial program that activates multiple gallery spaces across campus throughout the year, offering a diverse range of contemporary art exhibitions to both academic and public audiences. Its mission is rooted in accessibility and dialogue, presenting thoughtfully curated individual and thematic shows that span regional perspectives and international practices. Through this multi-venue approach, Arcadia Exhibitions fosters an environment where contemporary art is experienced as an evolving conversation rather than a fixed statement.

Photography holds a meaningful place within Arcadia Exhibitions’ programming, frequently serving as both a primary medium and a critical lens through which broader social and cultural questions are examined. Photographic exhibitions often explore themes such as identity, memory, place, and technological change, reflecting the medium’s longstanding role in documenting and interpreting contemporary life. These projects are regularly contextualized through artist talks, panel discussions, and guided tours, encouraging viewers to engage with photography not only as image-making, but as research, narrative, and visual inquiry.

Among the four gallery spaces, Spruance Gallery stands out as a nationally recognized venue with a long history of exhibiting contemporary art, including photography-based projects that often extend beyond the campus through traveling exhibitions and accompanying publications. Housed in a historic power station, the gallery’s architectural character provides a compelling setting for photographic installations and experimental presentations. The Harrison and Rosedale Galleries further support photography through exhibitions that highlight academic research, archival materials, and works drawn from permanent collections, while also showcasing student and alumni practices.

The Judith Taylor Gallery completes the program by offering students an opportunity to curate and present their own exhibitions, making photography an accessible and practical component of artistic education. Across all venues, Arcadia Exhibitions emphasizes learning through direct engagement, positioning photography as a vital tool for observation, critique, and creative exchange. By balancing professional exhibitions with student-led initiatives, Arcadia Exhibitions sustains a tradition of thoughtful exhibition-making while remaining attentive to new voices and evolving photographic practices.