The VisCom Focus gallery exhibits work from current School of Visual Communication (VisCom) undergraduate and graduate students, program alumni and special guests, such as prominent visual communication industry leaders.
VisCom students produce a variety of work across all majors: Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, Multimedia and Information Graphics/Publication Design.
The gallery opened in 2015 and was named “The VisCom Focus” in 2023 by a generous gift from the Mulgrew Family Endowment.
Why Focus?
Experiential Learning
By participating in the VisCom Focus gallery, students gain invaluable hands-on experience in curating and showcasing visual communication, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the work of their peers, alumni, and industry leaders. This involvement not only enhances their understanding of the art and business of visual communication but also fosters professional growth and networking opportunities within the field.
Student Work
VisCom students have unique experiential learning opportunities in the VisCom Focus Gallery. By creating, installing, and exhibiting their own artwork in a campus gallery, students gain hands-on experience, receive professional feedback and have the opportunity to connect with a larger audience.
These are some of the images and projects created by VisCom students.
Join the Gallery Committee
Students can participate by joining The VisCom Focus Gallery Committee. Every semester all VisCom students are sent an email asking if they want to join faculty and participate and learn how to curate and hang exhibits and decide on future exhibits. If they choose, students may get two credit hours for being a gallery committee member.
Upcoming Events
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Explore Past Gallery Exhibitions
The VisCom Focus Gallery has hosted exhibitions from School of Visual Communication students, faculty, alumni and prominent leaders in the field of visual communication. Check out highlights from past exhibitions to learn more.
Hours
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gallery hours are sometimes extended to accommodate events in the evening or the weekend.
Address
Schoonover Center
First Floor, Room 14020 East Union Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
Cost
The cost to attend galleries is completely free!