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!
Space in Time
Through April 1, 2024
Jonathan Levi Rutherford creates beautiful and functional artworks from his chosen medium: wood. “The process of woodworking from living tree (as an arborist) to finished sculpture (as an artist) means discovering hidden treasure. Every felled log and solitary piece of lumber was once alive. Its grain is a map of growth and experiences, struggles to survive, and journey through time. I seek to maximize the beauty of that journey through new forms, delaying the decay through creative expression. It is my joy to take my space in time to preserve and honor the subtle beauty of another space in time, that of the original tree.”
AP and IB Students
March 4 – 16
An exhibition of works by high school students pursuing Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate art programs.
Art Takeover UWG Juried Student Exhibition
March 21 – April 11
Reception – March 28, 5 – 7 pm
Works by emerging artists from UWG will illustrate a variety of techniques, media and perspectives being investigated by creatives in the contemporary academic environment.
Musing on the Masters: Carrollton Artist Guild Juried Exhibition
April 11 – May 20
Reception – April 18, 5 – 7 pm
In this intriguing show, CAG members are challenged to research and create artwork inspired by masterpieces and master artists, both locally and internationally known, from ancient history to contemporary times. Exhibited artworks will explore how artists can interpret the style, technique and themes of other creative professionals to make something new and unique of their own. Sponsored by Alex Roush.
FABRICated: Works by Virginia Derryberry and Marcia Goldenstein
May 30 – July 8, 2024
Reception – June 6, 5 – 7 pm
Derryberry and Goldenstein connect the ideas of women’s work and empowerment through image, concept, fabric, embroidery and other hybrid media. Their work explores the ideas of body, identity, personal stories and what is considered “craft” and “fine art.” Derryberry works on vintage handkerchiefs and painting/fabric constructions that include narrative components and symbols from alchemy. She creates non-specific story lines of a virtual, shifting world where nothing is quite what it seems. Goldenstein creates a portrait catalogue of iconic women who chose the challenge of professional careers in art and as activists while eschewing the acceptable domestic crafts considered “women’s work” with which they are portrayed. Sponsored by Dr. Richard and Marilyn Glass.