On March 6th, from 6-9 pm, join us for First Friday! Enjoy these openings:
In the Harrison Gallery, Understories by Meg Lagodzki. This body of work comprises small oil paintings and acrylic-painted collages built from layered textures and finely cut paper, inspired by close observation in the woods. Shifting between macro and micro views, the work reflects both the quiet richness of forest details and the lasting effects of human impact on natural cycles.
In the Gallery Annex, Collage Culture, a group show. Collage Culture brings together over a dozen Harrison Center studio artists to explore layering and recontextualization as reflections on how meaning is built from fragments. The exhibition encourages bold scale, experimentation, and accessibility, celebrating collage as both a visual language and a shared cultural practice.
In the Speck Gallery, Family Ties by Melanie Millis Wissel & Mark Millis. This show celebrates the creative bond between artist siblings, shaped by a shared upbringing immersed in art and family support. Through oil, acrylic, and pastel works, the exhibition presents shared “places of the heart,” highlighting how artistic values are nurtured and carried across generations.
In Hank & Dolly’s Gallery, Memories From Kenya by Myrta Pulliam. Pulliam’s show brings together oil paintings and photography rooted in her lifelong relationship with image-making. Based on photographs taken at Kenya’s Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the work reflects a return to early artistic passions and a deep connection to a place Pulliam calls her favorite on earth.
In the Underground Gallery, Coloring Outside the Lines: A Journey Across Artistic & Geographic Borders presented by Exodus Refugee Immigration. This group show features the work of Cuban, Haitian, and Afghan artists who have experienced war, violence, and injustice. It celebrates the vibrant humanitarian immigrant community, telling stories of hope and loss, what was and what could have been.
In the Sky Gallery, IMMERSION by Jason Zickler. In his large-scale epoxy resin and acrylic paintings, Jason Zickler layers saturated neon color beneath glass-like resin, an invitation to step inside the surface. Exploring tension between control and spontaneity, these works transform painting from an object to observe into an atmosphere to experience.
Guests can also enjoy Open Studio all evening, live music at 7:30pm in the Speck Gallery, aerialist performances in the gym, and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine at the 3 Marias' food truck across the courtyard.
