Students and their professors will work together to design a vibrant gathering place that promotes dialogue around social justice topics.

Amber Pierce, the winner of Best in Show Student Juried Exhibition 2021 has opened her Willing Vessels solo exhibition in Vestibule 102, in the Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio - and the works are truly gripping.

Matt Sesow produces an uncommon and somewhat obsessive number of paintings from Washington, DC. After the propeller of an incoming aircraft severed his left arm at age eight, Matt survived amputation and discovered painting as an emotional response to a traumatic past. Today his works are collected worldwide. On view from Aug. 31, 2021 to Dec. 18, 2021.

Betwixt Intermixed / Luminescent Iridescent / Tandem and ‘tween: This two-person exhibition featuring individual and collaborative work by Courtney Kessel and Danielle Wyckoff addresses the levels, limits, and language of intimate gestures. Their collaborative work investigates this intimacy between two women in friendship and in cahoots, as an alternative to the popular culture depictions of women being in competition with one another. On view Aug. 31 - Oct. 2, 2021. Closing reception with artist on Sept. 30th from 6 to 8 pm.

Affectionately nicknamed "Gordon" after the art galleries' namesakes—Baron and Ellin Gordon—this innovative telepresence robot allows remote visits from around the world. Gordon can move around the space, raise and lower height, and zoom in on art. The remote driver can interact live with staff in the galleries and also invite friends, colleagues, and students to join their visit. Reserve your time with Gordon!

The Old Dominion University Department of Art, first chaired by painter and educator Charles Sibley, has been in existence for more than 65 years. During this time, the department's degree programs have produced several hundreds of graduates who have gone on to successful careers. This is ODU's second exhibition featuring selected works by generations of art alumni. On view Oct. 15 - Nov. 13, 2021. Reception Oct. 15, 6 - 8 p.m.

Detainees at the United States military prison camp known as Guantánamo Bay have made art from the time they arrived. The Art from Guantánamo Bay exhibition features 101 of these evocative works, made by men held without trial, some for more than 15 years. The six artists include both current (Moath Al Alwi and Ahmed Rabbani) and former (Muhammad Ansi, Abdualmalik (Alrahabi) Abud, Sabri Al Qurashi, Mansoor Adayfi) detainees, none of whom have been charged with committing a crime. On view January 18 - May 8, 2022

A renewed partnership between the Chrysler Museum of Art's Perry Glass Studio and Old Dominion University's Department of Art will give students the opportunity to learn glassmaking in a hands-on environment.

An exhibition of student work inspired by the Maymester 2021 Art History course The Art of Gardens. Featuring paintings, sculpture, photographs, essays and poetry, and curated and installed by students.

The Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries and ODU Art Department welcome submissions for the 2022 Juried Student Exhibition. All submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

The Graphic Design Senior Exit Review provides graphic design students with an opportunity to present their graduating portfolio or thesis project to local professionals, family, friends, and the community. The event also celebrates the accomplishments and recognition each graduating class has accumulated on their way to graduation and employment. This site showcases the students who participated in the 2021 review.