{"id":29548,"date":"2026-06-03T14:07:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=29548"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:22:47","slug":"school-of-art-design-to-present-summer-art-exhibitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/school-of-art-design-to-present-summer-art-exhibitions\/","title":{"rendered":"School of Art & Design to present summer art exhibitions"},"content":{"rendered":"
Marshall University\u2019s School of Art & Design has begun its summer programming with “Elemental Trance,” by Brian Michael Reed, on view in the Birke Art Gallery until June 19. “Legend Has It,” a quilt exhibit, will be on view in the Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery beginning June 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reed, an American multi\u2011media artist brings a globally informed, symbol\u2011rich practice to the Visual Arts Center this month. Known for his conceptual approach to pictorial anthropology, he draws from immersive experiences across China, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, the Appalachian region and Israel. His works aim to activate the spiritual resonance of found materials and highlight shared cultural threads that bridge geographic and linguistic divides.<\/p>\n

A closing reception for the “Elemental Trance” exhibition is planned for 5-7 p.m. June 19.<\/p>\n

In celebration of the United States\u2019 250th anniversary, “Legend Has It” presents quilts that narrate the history of labor, transportation, commerce and freedom in Cabell County and nearby areas. Each quilt reflects stories of migration, industry and resilience, honoring the contributions of women and men who shaped West Virginia’s communities and industries through both historical patterns and contemporary designs.<\/p>\n

The School of Art & Design put out a call for quilts and contemporary fiber art that embodies these themes. After combing through many submissions, jurors chose nearly 25 pieces to display in the Carroll Gallery this summer.<\/p>\n

The exhibition will be on view in the Charles W. & Norma C. Carroll Gallery June 15 through July 24, with a closing reception planned for 5-7 p.m. July 17.<\/p>\n

“As we open our Summer 2026 season in the Visual Arts Center, these two exhibitions set a truly exciting tone for the months ahead,” said Gallery Director Sophia Celdr\u00e1n. “They both use incredibly different techniques to reflect the creativity of our community and to invite us to engage with the work.”<\/p>\n

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Visual Arts Center, located at 927 Third Ave. in downtown Huntington. Admission and events are free and open to the public. To learn more, contact Celdr\u00e1n at\u00a0galleries@marshall.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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