The University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art is showcasing a vibrant array of exhibitions and installations for the 2026-27 academic year, featuring nine artist-commissioned projects.
Notable Exhibitions
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Victoria Dugger: Runner Up
- Dates: Aug. 27 – Nov. 20, 2026
- Location: Margie E. West Gallery
- Details: Recipient of the 2026 Margie E. West Alumni Prize.
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Cornucopia: Ties That Bind
- Dates: Aug. 27 – Nov. 6, 2026
- Location: Lupin Foundation Gallery
- Curator: Joseph E. Norman
- Focus: Drawing and painting, studio art, printmaking, and book arts.
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Blake Jacobsen: Through Service We Grow
- Dates: Aug. 27 – Nov. 6, 2026
- Location: The Mills Family Gallery
- Details: Photography and expanded media piece curated by Rachel Waldrop.
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True Conceal: Katie Hargrave & Meredith Lynn
- Dates: Aug. 27 – Nov. 6, 2026
- Location: Plaza Gallery
- Theme: Explores landscapes viewed by outdoor recreation professionals using camo patterns.
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I hope this finds you well
- Dates: Aug. 27 – Nov. 6, 2026
- Location: Bridge Gallery
- Details: Collaborative sculpture and studio art exhibition with MFA candidate Paul Knopf and others.
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Erin Johnson: The Measure Is Something Else
- Dates: Aug. 29, 2026 – March 20, 2027
- Location: Athenaeum
- Details: A survey of work created between 2011 and 2026.
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Megan Ledbetter: The Field (2022 – 2026)
- Dates: Aug. 29 – Nov. 21, 2026
- Location: Athenaeum
- Theme: Explores a historical potter’s field in Tennessee through photography and research.
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Mars: a color study by Amanda Burk
- Dates: Jan. 17, 2026 – 2028
- Location: Athenaeum
- Focus: A minimalist installation created for a project on innovative bathroom designs.
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threshold (true): finding comfort in hidden worlds
- Dates: Jan. 17, 2026 – 2028
- Location: Athenaeum
- Details: A maximalist installation that contrasts Burk’s minimalist work, part of the same bathroom-themed project.
These exhibitions underscore a commitment to diverse artistic expressions, reflecting contemporary issues and innovative methodologies.
