Van Every/Smith Galleries Mission Statement
The Van Every/Smith Galleries play a fundamental role in the pedagogical life of Davidson College. The Galleries provide a challenging forum for the presentation, interpretation, and discussion of primarily contemporary artworks in all media for students and members of the Davidson community, as well as for national and international visitors to the campus. |
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Brad Thomas 1998 - Present
Brad Thomas Highlights |
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Collection and Exhibition History: Herb Jackson (1969 - 1993)
Doug Houchens’ 1969 sabbatical opened the door for Herb Jackson, Davidson Class of 1967. Jackson’s talents were quickly recognized, and he moved from temporary faculty to Associate Professor of Art in 1971. |
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Collection and Exhibition History: Doug Houchens (1953 - 1978)
In 1953 Doug Houchens was appointed as Davidson College’s first full-time art professor. When Houchens arrived, the Davidson College Permanent Art Collection was little more than a set of etchings by Louis Orr. |
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Collection and Exhibition History: 1938-1953
True to the liberal arts’ tradition of promoting independent thinking the first art exhibition ever held at Davidson College was organized by a student. |
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History and Mission