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Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is located at the Department of Art, Augusta University, Washington Hall, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Operating as usual

11/16/2020

Join us for the first of three Q & A's with Corrina Sephora Mensoff Wednesday, November 18.

2nd Q&A: 12/2
3rd Q&A: 12/9

11/04/2020

Artist Engagement with Corrina Sephora

Learn more about the artist Corrina Sephora and get her tips on how to make your way as an artist.

11/04/2020

Special thanks to this Birthday Lady, Corrina Sephora, for joining us today on Web-EX with professor Brian Rust and his students. A recording will be posted on November 5.

10/30/2020

Opening November 5 "Dreamscapes" by Corrina Sephora

10/28/2020

Come see the show

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10/28/2020

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10/21/2020

Please join us Wednesday, November 4 at 11 a.m. on Web-Ex and get to know Corrina Sephora.
Artist Engagement with Corrina Sephora
Hosted by Shannon Morris

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2020 11:00 am | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 120 064 9267
Password: pmMJxmub643 (76659682 from phones and video systems)
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10/19/2020

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art's cover photo

10/18/2020

We are pleased to announce "Dreamscapes" by Corrina Sephora, November 5 – December 11, 2020. "Dreamscapes" presents a selection of Corrina's drawings, metal works, and paintings featuring her symbolic images—ladders, boats, nets, water, and trees.

10/16/2020

As we say goodbye to the engaging work featured in Johannes Barfield’s “Forever Yesterday,” Mary S. Byrd Gallery extends sincere congratulations 🎉 to the him for his receipt of VCU Alumni award 🥇 #winner #contemporaryartist

Mary S. Byrd Gallery extends sincere congrats to Institute for Contemporary Art @VCU and the artist Dana Washington-Quee...

10/09/2020

"dana washington-queen" :: Foundation for Contemporary Arts

Mary S. Byrd Gallery extends sincere congrats to Institute for Contemporary Art
@VCU and the artist Dana Washington-Queen on receiving the Foundation for Contemporary Arts' #EllsworthKellyAward2020.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts ica.vcu.edu
https://www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org/recipients/icavcu

Encourages, sponsors, and promotes innovative work in the arts

09/17/2020

Artist Engagement with Johannes Barfield

Enjoy watching our students virtual engagement with artist Johannes Barfield yesterday and learn more about his work currently on show through October 16.

09/16/2020

Join us today at 1 p.m. for a virtual artist's talk with Johannes Barfield who will discuss his exhibition Forever Yesterday, opening tomorrow.
Virtual Engagement with Artist Johannes Barfield
Hosted by Shannon Morris

Meeting number: 120 309 8608
Password: CnT6Fv3HuU4 (26863834 from phones and video systems)
https://aug.webex.com/aug/j.php?MTID=m9c46d550336e836c2113a3c83a79740c

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Please join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 1 p.m. for a Virtual Engagement with Artist Johannes BarfieldWednesday, S...

09/14/2020

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Please join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 1 p.m. for a Virtual Engagement with Artist Johannes Barfield
Wednesday, Sept 16, 2020 1:00 pm | 1 hour | Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Webex
Meeting number: 120 309 8608
Password: CnT6Fv3HuU4 (26863834 from phones and video systems)
https://aug.webex.com/aug/j.php?MTID=m9c46d550336e836c2113a3c83a79740c

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09/08/2020

Johannes Barfield's "Forever Yesterday" premieres at the Mary S. Byrd Gallery, September 17th. Inside the gallery, our students will gain insight into the artwork through the writings of our guest essayist Amber Esseiva, Associate Curator for the Institute for Contemporary Art, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Thank you, Amber!

09/02/2020

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art reopens its doors on September 17th, offering Augusta University students opportunities to engage with relevant and contemporary artworks. This season opens with the installation "Forever Yesterday" created for the Byrd Gallery by Johannes Barfield.

09/02/2020

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art's cover photo

08/28/2020

Thank you, C. Flux Sing for speaking to our students today. Your discussion was inspiring and real.

08/24/2020

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art invites all students taking courses with the Department of Art and Design to join us on Friday, 2/28 11 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. to view C. Flux Sing who will be discussing the progression of his professional career to senior Graphic Design class. Ask your professor for a link!

08/17/2020

Our students will soon be enjoying our artist's led programs once again! Although some things may look different this fall, we will still over relevant and engaging opportunities for our students to interact with artists such as C. Flux Sing- graphic designer, illustrator, and painter whose work presents a lively display within on the campus of the Georgia Cyber Center.

06/10/2020

The Augusta Cultural Arts Consortium is still gifting funds to artists living within the CSRA who lost opportunities due to Covid19 cancellations.
All applications submitted prior to 2:00 pm each Wednesday will be reviewed the following day. If approved, a check will be issued to the artist that Friday.
The Artist Emergency Relief Fund is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of the CSRA and The United Way of the CSRA. The Fund is overseen by the Augusta Cultural Arts Consortium, a consortium of local arts non-profits: Augusta University Department of Art & Design, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Greater Augusta Arts Council, Jessye Norman School of the Arts, Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, The Augusta Players, The Morris Museum of Art and Westobou.

https://augustaarts.wufoo.com/forms/z15cvnv81nb63fs/

05/29/2020

The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is pleased to be part of the Augusta Cultural Arts Consortium. The Consortium is at the end of the second week of funding and has granted approximately $24K to 54 artists working in the CRSA. Please continue to help spread the word and apply for funds lost due to Covid-19 cancellations.
https://augustaarts.wufoo.com/forms/z15cvnv81nb63fs/

05/18/2020

The Community Foundation of the CSRA has awarded the consortium a COVID-19 Emergency Grant in the amount of $50,000 to support local ‘gig-artists’ or contract artists who have suffered financial setbacks due to the Coronavirus quarantine. Apply here: https://augustaarts.wufoo.com/forms/z15cvnv81nb63fs/

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications submitted prior to 2:00 pm each Wednesday will be reviewed the following day. If approved, a check will be issued that Friday.
The Artist Relief Fund is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of the CSRA and The United Way of the CSRA. The Fund is overseen by the Augusta Cultural Arts Consortium, a consortium of local arts non-profits: Augusta University Department of Art & Design, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Greater Augusta Arts Council, Jessye Norman School of the Arts, Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, The Augusta Players, The Morris Museum of Art and Westobou.

05/06/2020

The Byrd Gallery's year in review is full of talented artists with dynamic skills and experiences! Here are some of the 2019-2020 highlights.
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Unexpected Places
Curated by Matt Porter, this exhibit featured four artists, including Y. Malik Jalal, Anna Spence, Emily Wang, and Ryan Parks.
Image #1: Long Pan, Red Rice. Y. Malik Jalal. Mixed Media, oil on canvas.
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Phygital Muse
This solo show featuring Bojana Ginn was made possible by the 2018 Ellsworth Kelly Award received from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.
Image #2: SOLAR VEINS. Bojana Ginn. 2019. Sheep’s wool, paper, LED lights.
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2020 Faculty Biennial
The 2020 Faculty Exhibit showcased the expertise and creative endeavors of the Augusta University Department of Art faculty.
Image #3: Out of History, Series #6. Brian Rust. Ceramic.
Image #4: Dreams. Janice Williams Whiting. Mixed Media.
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2020 Juried Student Art Show
Juried by art consultant Molly McDowell, the student art exhibited in this show was selected as the best of the best.
Image #5: Johnny's Fiddle. Angel Moreno. 2019. Cardboard, wood glue, spray paint.
Image #6: Button Thief. Mary Besel. 2019. Apoxie sculpt, acrylic paint, faux hair, leather, buttons, faux moss, felt.
Image #7: Samhain Saint. Ashton Maya Pawl. 2019. Gold ink, black ink, pencil on watercolor paper.
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2020 Senior Exhibition on Instagram
In order to adapt to exhibition changes required by Covid-19, the capstone class led by professor Raoul Pacheco designed their senior projects to be presented on the Byrd's Instagram.
Image #8: Shell Mass. Ellen Griffin. 2019. Ceramic sculpture.
Image #9: Georgia Cotton. Jamie Boquist. 2020. Digital.

05/04/2020

Katherine Poe works in ceramics and mixed media - in miniature! Her fascination with the mythic and fantastic, such as fairy folk, paired itself with a love for nature. See the results of this delicate combination on the Byrd Instagram for the 2020 Senior Exhibition!

05/01/2020

This Friday Tina Pham is in the spotlight as today’s featured Senior Exhibition artist! She brings unique experience to the table as a graphic designer influenced by years of experience in drawing and world building; she enjoys collaborating with others breathing new life into projects. You can view her capstone work on the Byrd Instagram!

04/30/2020

Today's senior exhibition features Jamie Boquist. A graphic design major, Jamie entered Augusta University as Mary S. Byrd Scholar within the Department of Art. See Jamie's work on Instagram.

04/29/2020

Connor Owen is today’s senior artist! Her piece “Control and Chaos” is an interactive work referencing spoon theory, a popular disability metaphor used to represent expendable energy. See Connor’s piece in the 2020 Senior Exhibition on the Byrd’s Instagram!

04/29/2020

We hope you enjoyed yesterday's Instagram exhibition by Billie Mason. To see more work by Billie please click the link below:
https://xd.adobe.com/view/6b817793-c7d0-45d5-6641-3aedfaf32c90-1db0/

04/27/2020

This Monday the Byrd features Barbara Kempton in the 2020 Senior Exhibition on Instagram! Her senior project deals with the subject of spectrums, starting with its origins and following its evolution. View her book Spectrums in full PDF format by following the link below!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ua6z2ddTExt35B40O0XztBdHFFe5envL

04/24/2020

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art's cover photo

04/24/2020

Friday’s featured senior artist is Tia Logan with an eye for detail and a love for still life! Check out her capstone works on wood, clay, and canvas in today’s Senior Exhibition post on the Byrd Instagram.

04/23/2020

Today's featured student is Lori Hopkins. Lori works with mixed-media and intends to pursue a career in teaching.

04/22/2020

Don't forget to drop by our Instagram account to see the work of Anyley Burgos who wants to "design video games that many will remember." #conceptartist #videogamedesign #procreate #ubisoft #rpg #ubisoftmontreal #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner Augusta University

04/21/2020

Today we feature ceramic artist, Ellen Griffin, a senior who says, "If you can see a face in clay, why not in the person standing right in front of you?" Augusta University Augusta University Department of Art

Address

2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA
30904

General information

Directions: Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is located at the ground floor of a building called Washington Hall at Augusta University Summerville Campus, at 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904. When you enter through the main gate you arrive at a round-about, do almost a full turn around, and then turn to the right (a sign says Washington Hall). The road will turn slightly to the right and you will see a medium height brick building with a fortress jagged roof-line on your left side. This is Washington Hall. The entry that leads to the gallery is the one you see first as you approach the building.

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	10:00 - 16:30
Thursday	10:00 - 16:30
Friday	10:00 - 16:30

Telephone

(706) 667-4888

Website

http://www.augusta.edu/byrd

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Videos

Artist Engagement with Corrina Sephora

Learn more about the artist Corrina Sephora and get her tips on how to make your way as an artist.

Opening November 5 "Dreamscapes" by Corrina Sephora

Artist Engagement with Johannes Barfield

Enjoy watching our students virtual engagement with artist Johannes Barfield yesterday and learn more about his work currently on show through October 16.

A chat with Mary Besel

Senior, Mary Besel discusses her fantastical characters.

Senior, Megan Parkman discusses her photography.

Megan Parkman photographs the world around her often using the equipment available to her at the time.

A Chat with Kimberly Krutsinger

A biology major with a minor in art, Kimberly Krutsinger has specific goals in mind. Can you guess who her favorite MSBG artist might be? Get to know Kimberly and her career goals.

Get to know Ashley McDaniel. Ashley is already receiving notable attention for her ceramic forms.

A Conversation with Ellen Griffin

Senior, Ellen Griffin discusses her work and her process for making. Ellen also speaks of her admiration for the work of two of her fellow classmates. Watch to find out who.

Gerry O'Meara Expresses Appreciation to Mary Byrd

Student Artist: Angel Moreno

Angel Moreno talks about his favorite Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art artist and his experience as an art student.

Phygital Muse, a solo show by Bojana Ginn, opens tomorrow! Here’s a special sneak peek of what you’ll see at six o’clock tomorrow evening at the opening reception - a meditative experience of fiber and light! Augusta University Augusta University Department of Art Augusta University Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Foundation for Contemporary Arts whitespace

An Interview with Ashley Ngaoka

Hear why Augusta University student Ashley Ngaoka's passion for art lead her to seek a degree in medical illustration rather than forensic pathology! 🔹Don't forget, today is your last chance to view the 2019 Juried Student Art Exhibition.🔹

Happening tonight! Cheryl Goldsleger’s exhibition Vast Scale-Intimate Space (curated by Byrd Gallery director Shannon Morris) will be opening tonight in Venice, Italy. Thank you for being great ambassadors of both Augusta University and Augusta University Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

An Interview with Edna Martinez Sanchez

Time to trade in the sketchbook for an Etch A Sketch! See how Augusta University Department of Art student Edna Martinez Sanchez uses this unique medium to create her art.

We are excited to see Cheryl Goldsleger’s exhibition of work, Vast Scale-Intimate Space, represented at the 2019 Venice Biennale. Sponsored by the European Cultural Centre, Vast Scale-Intimate Space was curated by Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art’s director Shannon Morris.

An Interview with Nastassja Heim

Have you seen Avengers Endgame yet? Hear who Augusta University Department of Art student Nastassja Heim thinks survives the final battle.* *Please note this is a spoiler free video 😜

An Interview with Mary Besel

To view more of Augusta University Department of Art student Mary Besel’s work, visit ➡️ www.maryfbesel.com ⬅️

An Interview with Talecia Cistrunk

‼️ Mood = Excited ‼️ Hear why Augusta University Department of Art senior Talecia Cistrunk is excited to have her work be apart of the 2019 Juried Student Art Exhibition.

An Interview with Edgar F. Miles

You can see more of Augusta University Department of Art / Department of Communication student Edgar Miles' work on display at Westobou. Shaped: Augusta University Student Exhibition will be on view until May 17th at Westobou Gallery in Downtown Augusta.

An Interview with Ellen Griffin

Ceramics + 3D Printing ----> Hear how Ellen Griffin's work with Augusta University Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship helped in the development of her artistic practice.

An Interview with Susan McKew

💥 BOOM 💥 This is how recent Augusta University graduate Susan McKew would describe her artwork!

An Interview with Kiara Bouyea

NEVER. STOP. CREATING. See what advice Kiara Bouyea would giver her younger self regarding art.

An Interview with Megan Parkman

🎤 I bless the rains down in Africa 🎤 Hear why Augusta University Department of Art student Megan Parkman would recommend studying aborad to any artists.

An Interview with Kenya Gibbons

Who doesn’t love 90s animation!? 📺 Hear how growing up in the 1990’s influenced Augusta University Department of Art student Kenya Gibbons’ work.

An Interview with Angel Moreno

“She’s one of the most inspiring professors I’ve ever had.” ➡️ Hear which Augusta University Department of Art professor has inspired Angel Moreno the most.

An Interview with Kia Barr

Be confident ✅ Experiment with different mediums ✅ Be yourself ✅ See what advice Augusta University Department of Art / Augusta University Creative Writing Program student Kia Barr would give her younger self about art.

Tres Mall by Derek Larson

Now screening as part of the "Co-Workers" exhibition featuring CeCe Cole, Derek Larson, and Marc Mitchell, Tres Mall an animated series by Derek Larson. November 8 - December 7, 2018. Mary S. Byrd Gallery, Augusta University

A sneak peak at our upcoming show "A Radiant Revolution," by Stephanie Jolisa Woods on view beginning Thursday, September 6th with a reception following a 4 p.m. Q & A with Woods and Michi Meko led by Lauren Haynes, Wednesday, October 3rd.

Magic happens at the Mary S Byrd Gallery 🌟 with Shanequa Gay.

Our Mission

The mission of Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is to explore and exhibit contemporary visual art and research in all media produced by the most distinguished and relevant contemporary artists today. As such, it aims to serve as a component in enhancing the university’s culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence. Through the direct experience of art, students discover how art is the foremost vehicle to foster the self-discovery, problem solving, and collaborative skills needed by leaders in the world of today. Looking beyond the aesthetic functions of art, the vibrant exhibition program aims to examine the cultural, social, political or economic context that informs the work on display. An active visiting artists program complements the exhibits allowing students and visitors to engage with distinguished visiting artists, critics and thinkers. The gallery acts as an important link between the Department of Art and Design and the university community (students, scientists, faculty, alumni, patrons), the regional and national arts community and the general public.