Our Roush Gallery and Galleria showcase an altogether amazing array of exhibitions and other special arts events throughout the year. Check out what’s on display now and what’s coming up!
Into Neverland: Swirling Dreams of Southern Memories
Through April 7
Reception: February 27, 5 – 7pm
Using the body, space and color; Channing Gray creates gravity-less realms in colorful books, large paintings and found objects that symbolize connections with strangers, personal objects and memory. The work is inspired by the artist’s experiences: rockets launching, late night biking, jumping off a bridge into a creek, moving between homes, building forts with grandma’s quilts and collecting botanicals in glass jars. Sponsored by Walt and Charlene D’Ambrosio.
AP and IB Students
Through March 13
An exhibition of portfolio works by high school students pursuing Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate art programs.
Art Takeover UWG Juried Student Exhibition
March 20 – April 3
Reception: March 27, 5 – 7pm
Works by emerging artists from the University of West Georgia illustrate a variety of techniques, media and perspectives.
Repurposed: A Carrollton Artist Guild Juried Exhibition
April 17 – June 2
Reception: April 17, 5 – 7pm
As a society, we are surrounded by nonfunctional, abandoned and discarded items that usually end up being thrown away. Local artists are instead challenged to explore the possibility of creative sustainability by using such forgotten objects as a part of their art. Artists will give new purpose to old objects as they explore the endless possibilities and their own imaginations. Sponsored by Alex and Susan Roush.
When Communities Collide: Georgia Nature Photographers Association
April 17 – May 29
Reception April 17, 5 – 7pm
Each year, the Center for the Arts invites new artists to share their experience, talent and creativity with our local community. The Georgia Nature Photographers Association members’ work documents and preserves the natural world around us and spotlights the value of nature as a photography special interest.
Gallery Play: Recycled Art
April 25 (Earth Day) / 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Celebrate the upcoming Earth Day by making colorful, recycled bird feeders.
Ages: 5 – 12 (Guardians may need to work with younger children)
Free
The Joy Life Collection: New Works by Melissa Crawford and Anders Crawford Buckner
July 17 – August 25
Opening Reception: July 17, 5pm – 7pm
Melissa Crawford and her son, Anders Crawford Buckner, present a new collection of works that reflect their shared artistic vision. Each piece is designed to evoke feelings of warmth, wonder and playfulness, transforming spaces into vibrant reflections of joy. This collection embodies the belief that color, form and creativity can uplift and inspire. With Anders growing up immersed in the world of art, he brings fresh perspective and energy to the collection, while Melissa’s 25 years of experience in fine art add depth and emotion to their work.