Upcoming Exhibitions

Michael Alvis Art Gallery
Schedule of Exhibitions, Spring 2026

Exhibit 1:
Solo senior exhibition by Clayton Branton
Exhibit dates — January 25-February 6
Opening reception —January 25, 2-4 PM

Exhibit 2:
Solo senior exhibition by Ashlynn Shearer
Exhibit dates — February 15-February 27
Opening reception — February 15, 2-4 PM

Spring Break: February 28-March 8

Exhibit 3:
Solo senior exhibition by Noah Kelley
Exhibit dates — March 15-March 27
Opening reception — March 15, 2-4 PM

Easter Break: April 3-April 6

Exhibit 4:
Solo senior exhibition by Kerra Lovell
Exhibit dates — April 12-April 30
Opening reception — April 12, 2-4 PM

Final exams: April 24-April 30
Spring Commencement: Friday, May 1

Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM.

The Michael Alvis Gallery is in the Warren Art Building on the main campus of Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Gallery & Exhibitions Director is Mr. David Underwood; email: dunderwood@cn.edu.

Julie Rabun Student Gallery
Schedule of Exhibitions, Fall 2025

Exhibit 1:
Juried exhibit of work from current C-N students.
Submission date: Thursday, 29 January 2026, by 5 PM.
Attach a completed entry form to each artwork submitted, and place in the Julie Rabun Student Gallery by 5:00pm Thursday, January 29th. All artworks need to be exhibit-ready (ready to hang on the wall) at the time of submission.

Jury decision: Final by 5 PM on Friday, January 30
The jury for this exhibit is this group of Art students: Connor Driver, Noah Kelley and Kerra Lovell

Exhibit dates: February 2-February 17

Exhibit 2:
Juried exhibit of work from current C-N students.
Submission date: Thursday, 19 February 2026, by 5 PM.
Attach a completed entry form to each artwork submitted, and place in the Julie Rabun Student Gallery by 5:00pm Thursday, February 19th. All artworks need to be exhibit-ready (ready to hang on the wall) at the time of submission.

Jury decision: Final by 5 PM on Friday, February 20
The jury for this exhibit is this group of Art students: Clay Branton, David Gorianskii and Ashlynn Shearer

Exhibit dates: February 23-March 20
The gallery is closed for Spring Break, February 28-March 8.

Exhibit 3:

Juried exhibit of work from current C-N students — THE ANNUAL PRIZE SHOW!
Submission date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026, by 5 PM.
Attach a completed entry form to each artwork submitted, and place in the Julie Rabun Student Gallery by 5:00pm Tuesday, March 24th. All artworks need to be exhibit-ready (ready to hang on the wall) at the time of submission. Prizes will be awarded to several students for their artworks in this exhibit. Jury will be the Art Department Faculty.

Jury decision: Final by 5 PM on Wednesday, March 25

Exhibit dates: Monday, 30 March through Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The last day of classes is Wednesday, April 22nd. Students need to retrieve their artworks from the gallery during Exam Week.

Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM.

The Julie Rabun Student Gallery is in the Warren Art Building on the main campus of Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Gallery & Exhibitions Director is Mr. David Underwood; email: dunderwood@cn.edu.