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Villanova University Art Gallery Welcome to the Villanova University Art Gallery. All exhibits are open to the public and are free of charge.

We are a not-for-profit campus gallery whose mission is to present high quality exhibits by new, emerging, and established artists from around the world. Over the years, guest artists exhibiting at the gallery have come from as far away as Kuwait and as close to home as Philadelphia. The gallery has hosted exhibits of traditional watercolors from China, carved masks and totems from the Yoruba culture of West Africa, Batiks from Belorussia, and handcrafted ceramics and glassware from Italy. We have served as an inaugural venue for young artists and provided an exhibition space for talented older citizens whose discovery of the artist within came much later in life.

Exciting schedule next week! Which events will you be attending?🧐🎉
10/23/2026

Exciting schedule next week! Which events will you be attending?🧐🎉

The view of Corr Hall has remained much the same since 1998, but there's a brand-new addition just to the right! 🍂The ne...
10/22/2026

The view of Corr Hall has remained much the same since 1998, but there's a brand-new addition just to the right! 🍂

The new Vic Maggetti Hall officially opens this week, and we hope everyone gets a chance to explore the beautiful new space and discover the art inside!



John H. Ansley, Untitled, Corr Hall Entrance in Fall, photograph, 20 × 15.25 inches, 1998-PHOT-011, Villanova University Art Collection.

Our doors are open, and you're invited! 🎉Join us next Tuesday, October 27, from 4–6 PM for the opening reception of Hear...
10/21/2026

Our doors are open, and you're invited! 🎉

Join us next Tuesday, October 27, from 4–6 PM for the opening reception of Hearts of the Harvest: Seeds, Stories, and Sovereignty!

Featuring works by Shinnecock artists and Indigenous Ma’s House alumni, the exhibition explores connections between land, memory, community, and cultural heritage through painting, photography, film, and more.

Stop by the Villanova Art Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Connelly Center for an afternoon of art, live music, food, and conversation. We hope to see you there! 🎨

Vic Maggetti Hall, home to Falvey Library, is officially open! 📚💙 Stop by to explore the new space - and take in one of ...
10/19/2026

Vic Maggetti Hall, home to Falvey Library, is officially open! 📚💙 Stop by to explore the new space - and take in one of the best views of The Awakening (better known as the Oreo) on campus.



Jay Dugan, The Awakening, Black African granite and Italian travertine marble assemblage, 119 × 120 × 144 inches, 1985-SCUL-001, Villanova University Art Collection.

For Math major Lexxie Rousseau, taking her first-ever art class, Watercolor Painting, has changed the way she experience...
10/12/2026

For Math major Lexxie Rousseau, taking her first-ever art class, Watercolor Painting, has changed the way she experiences art.

“Before taking watercolor, I appreciated art, but I never fully understood how much time, thought, and emotion goes into creating every piece,” Lexxie shares. “Now, I think more about the artist behind the work and all the different components that went into bringing it to life.”

This realization has pushed Lexxie to experience more art in person and during a recent visit to VU’s newest exhibition, Hearts of the Harvest: Seeds, Stories, and Sovereignty, she was especially drawn to Tammie Dupuis’s Moon Over the Salish Sea.

Raised on the Flathead Reservation in Montana, Dupuis draws on her Indigenous and non-Indigenous heritage to explore identity, history, and belonging. Her artistic practice is deeply informed by her personal experiences and cultural heritage, something Lexxie found particularly meaningful as she reflected on the painting.

“Taking an art class has made me realize that art is so much more than the finished piece,” Lexxie reflects. “There’s a personal story behind it, and I think understanding that makes seeing art in person even more meaningful.”

For Lexxie, what began as her first art class has become a new way of connecting with the art around her, reminding her that behind every work is an artist with a story worth discovering.



Tammie Dupuis, Moon Over the Salish Sea, acrylic on canvas, 36-inch diameter, on loan to Villanova University Art Gallery for exhibition.

Football season: graceful as ever. 🏈 Walter Iooss, Jr., N.Y. Giants Vs Pittsburgh Steelers Yankee Stadium - The Bro...
10/11/2026

Football season: graceful as ever. 🏈



Walter Iooss, Jr., N.Y. Giants Vs Pittsburgh Steelers Yankee Stadium - The Bronx, photograph, 20 × 24 inches, 2016-PHOT-168, Villanova University Art Collection, © 2026 Walter Iooss, Jr.

Gearing up for the trip home for Fall Break… transportation may vary ✈️🍂 Safe travels, Wildcats! Joyce Arons, For...
10/09/2026

Gearing up for the trip home for Fall Break… transportation may vary ✈️🍂 Safe travels, Wildcats!



Joyce Arons, Ford, lithograph, 27.5 × 20.25 inches, 1979, edition 12/250, 2002-LITH-009, Villanova University Art Collection.

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚Today we celebrate the teachers, professors, and mentors who encourage curiosity, inspire c...
10/06/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚

Today we celebrate the teachers, professors, and mentors who encourage curiosity, inspire creativity, and help us see the world in new ways. Thank you for all that you do! 💙



Peggy Mach, St. Augustine the Teacher with Students, bronze sculpture, 72 × 62 × 72 inches, 1998-SCUL-002, Villanova University Art Collection.

During his junior year, Aagam enrolled in his first Art History course, an introductory survey with Dr. Seymour, alongsi...
10/05/2026

During his junior year, Aagam enrolled in his first Art History course, an introductory survey with Dr. Seymour, alongside a few friends from the Finance major. From Renaissance painting to photography, he quickly became interested in the material.

Now enrolled in Dr. Pires’ Modern Art course, Aagam is exploring everything from Neo-Impressionism to Dada and has developed a particular interest in abstract art and geometric forms.

“I’ve always thought traditional paintings and landscapes were beautiful, but being exposed to more abstract art completely changed the way I think about it,” Aagam says. “I love finding your own meaning in a work while also learning what the artist intended. In Modern Art, we learned about Duchamp’s ‘art coefficient’, the space between the artist’s intention and what the viewer takes away. I think I’m drawn to art where that space is slightly bigger because there’s more room to interpret it for yourself.”

That perspective has also changed the way Aagam sees art around Villanova. His favorite work on campus is a geometric painting in the Performing Arts Center that he had passed countless times as a sophomore. Although created long after the modern era, its geometric composition reminds him of De Stijl and elements of Cubism, while its three-dimensional forms and depth set it apart from the works he studies in class.

Now, Aagam finds himself making connections between the art he studies and the art he encounters every day. What began as a humanities requirement has become a new way of seeing the world around him.



Edna Andrade, Pale Desert, acrylic, 24.5 × 85.5 inches, 1990, 1999-ACRC-001, Villanova University Art Collection.

Us pretending one cup of coffee will get us through midterms week... Good luck next week Wildcats!☕ Mili Dunn We...
10/02/2026

Us pretending one cup of coffee will get us through midterms week... Good luck next week Wildcats!☕



Mili Dunn Weiss, Coffee Break, mixed media, 24 × 18 inches, 2017-MIXM-053, Villanova University Art Collection.

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2nd Floor Of The Connelly Center
Villanova, PA
19085

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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