Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
For many years, the Department of Art and Design was spread out among a number of buildings and never had a formal gallery. In 1969, John C. Thorns, Jr. first presented his vision to the college administration for a regional art museum with educational laboratories to house the Department of Art. With the completion of Rarick Hall in the spring of 1981, Thorns’ vision was realized.
When it first opened, the gallery was called the Visual Arts Center Gallery. It was rededicated the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art on October 11, 1987, during the annual homecoming activities. The gallery was renamed for Joel C. Moss (chair of the department from 1946 to 1973) and John C. Thorns, Jr. (chair from 1973 to 1990).
Located on the first floor of Rarick Hall, the Moss-Thorns Gallery is home to various student art exhibits, faculty shows and traveling exhibits throughout the year. During the fall and spring, the gallery is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
FALL 2011 Events
| Dec. 9-Jan. 27 |
Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Winter Gallery Walk
Reception, Friday, Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m. |
SPRING 2012 Events
| Feb. 3-24 |
Interior Design ASID Exhibition
Reception, Friday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m. |
| March 2-16 |
Graphic Design BFA Exhibition
Reception, Friday, March 2, 7-9 p.m. |
| April 6-20 |
Annual Student Honors Exhibition
Reception, Friday, April 6, 7-9 p.m. |
| April 27-May 18 |
Ron Michael Exhibition (sponsored by Creative Arts Society)
Reception, Friday, April 27, 7-9 p.m. - Spring Gallery Walk |
SUMMER 2012 Events
| May 20-27 |
Western Cast Iron Conference Juried Exhibition
Reception, Friday, May 25, 7-9 p.m. |
| May 30-June 15 |
Leslie Falcon MFA Thesis Exhibition
Closing Reception, Friday, June 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Summer Gallery Walk |
| June 22-July 13 |
Casey Stueber MFA Thesis Exhibition
Closing Reception Friday, July 13, 7-9 p.m. |