Beasley Gallery previous exhibitions

Fall 2022 exhibitions

BFA Capstone Exhibition

Exhibition dates: November 16–December 13, 2022
Opening reception: November 17, 2022, 6–8pm

The Beasley Gallery proudly presents the Fall 2022 BFA Capstone Exhibition. Each graduating BFA candidate in the School of Art displays a series of their creative research, an artist statement and also presents their work to their faculty capstone committee.

BFA Capstone is free and open to the public.

Things Not Seen: Narratives of Hope, Grief, Loss and Struggles for Self-Acceptance

Exhibition dates: September 8–October 31, 2022
Opening reception: Oct 6, 2022, 6–8pm

This exhibition focuses on suicide awareness and mental health challenges as one component of a multi-venue community project initiated by the research and creative explorations of NAU Assistant Professor Debra Edgerton. Edgerton invited faculty and students from across disciplines to work on the subject of suicide awareness and how we interpret grief, loss and mental health through artistic process and expression.

The pandemic has seen a rise in mental health issues on campus and across the globe, but the stigma attached to struggles with mental health keeps many from acknowledging their issues or seeking assistance. Things Not Seen takes advantage of a media driven society where images can give voice to current topics and issue-driven subjects. Artworks were created through assignments focusing on mental health with a goal of allowing students see the application of classroom content to a transferable product.

Programming for Things not Seen extends to two additional venues.  Check back for specifics on programming at Clara M. Lovett Art Museum and the Murdoch Community Center.

Spring 2020 exhibitions

BFA Show

Exhibition dates:  April 28 to May 8, 2020
Reception: May 1, 5–7 pm

Join our students and faculty as we celebrate the hard work of our graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts Class of Spring 2020 and wish them well on their artistic future!

ID Show

Exhibition dates: March 31 to April 10, 2020
Opening reception: April 3 2020, 5–7 pm

Join our students and faculty as we celebrate the hard work of our graduating Interior Design Class of 2020 and wish them well on their artistic and professional future.

NAU Salon Show 2020

Exhibition dates: February 18 to March 6, 2020
Opening reception: February 21, 2020, 5–7 pm

The NAU Salon Show: 2020 is the first inclusive campus-wide student show to celebrate all our creative students at this moment in time. Please consider entering your artwork and or encouraging a friend who makes art to participate. Open to all NAU students regardless of field of study.

A Glimpse and Junior Show

Exhibition dates: January 21 to 31, 2020
Opening reception: January 24, 2020, 5–7 pm

“A Glimpse” is an exhibition by Du Yuanyuan, a recent visiting scholar to NAU and now a teacher at Longdong University in China. Yuanyuan writes about her work: “As numerous entities are experiencing this world. I want to capture every touching moment and let the meaning of life last forever.”

“Junior Show” shows off work by BFA students in their junior year. Stop by  to see up and coming talent in the School of Art!

Fall 2019 exhibitions

BFA Show

Exhibition dates:  November 19 to December 13, 2019
Reception: November 15, 5–7 pm

Join our students and faculty as we celebrate the hard work of our graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts Class of Fall 2019 and wish them well on their artistic future!

Student Juried Show

Exhibition dates: October 15 to November 1, 2019
Student critique reception: October 18, 2019, 10 am

The annual Student Juried Show, which is organized by students, features exceptional artwork by NAU artists. For the 2019-2020 academic year, the Student Juried Show has been moved to fall semester. The show reception will include a guided group critique to create community through art and discussion. It’s a positive and educational way to start the school year!

Wall Draw Show

Dates to draw: August 27 to September 26, 2019
Closing reveal reception: September 27, 2019, 5–7 pm

The Wall Draw Show is an annual creative collaboration where you, the community, become the artists and draw on our walls. This event is free and open to anyone who wants to participate. Selected drawing materials and instruction are provided at the gallery.

Spring 2019 exhibitions

BFA Show

Exhibition dates:  April 16 to May 10, 2019
Reception: April 26, 2019, 5–7 pm

Join our students and faculty as we celebrate the hard work of our graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts Class of 2019 and wish them well on their artistic future!

Student Juried Show

Exhibition dates: February 26 to March 29, 2019
Reception: March 1, 2019, 5–7 pm

The annual Student Juried Show features exceptional artwork by NAU students. It is also organized by students.

High School Invitational

Exhibition dates: January 29 to February 8, 2019
Reception: January 25, 2019, 5–7 pm

The High School Invitational features artwork from students at neighboring schools, including Flagstaff High School, Coconino High School, Mingus High School and more.

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