The first exhibition of Augusta University’s 2025-2026 academic year highlights the artistry of the Department of Art and Design’s faculty and staff.
“Faculty Mixtape” brings together familiar and new voices, offering a vibrant mix of styles, mediums, and ideas. Visitors will experience the diverse talents of AB Osborne, AnnaBrooke Greene, Brian McGrath, Brian Rust, Carol Cross, Chadwick Tolley, Clarissa Gainey, Cynthia Epps, Henrique Nardi de Azevedo, Jacob Lehmann, John Lause, Katie Kameen, Matthew Buzzell, Namwon Choi, Randy Pace, Raoul Pacheco, Scott Thorp and Yana Bondar, according to a news release.
The exhibition opened Aug. 20 and runs through Oct. 3. A free reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept 18.
“The Faculty and Staff Exhibition is the perfect way to start the year,” said Pacheco, the gallery’s director, in a news release. “It’s an opportunity to connect with our community, celebrate the work being created right here, and welcome new energy into our program.”
Also on Thursday is a reception at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta.
A ribbon cutting for the center’s newest permanent exhibit — Palmetto Park and Pond — will be at 6 p.m.
While you’re there, check out the Fire Art Sale with more than 350 works by 50 local artists. Get some holiday shopping done as all pieces are priced at $250 or less.
Speaking of hot art, check out the artwork of Chad Cole and David Swanagin at the Sacred Heart Cultural Center.
The reception was Sept. 4, and Millie Huff, Sacred Heart’s director, said that 29 pieces sold that first night. They won’t go to their new homes until after the exhibition ends on Oct. 24.
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