The RC Art Gallery is a vibrant space that celebrates creativity and artistic expression within the Residential College. Each semester, the gallery features three unique exhibits. Two are professional exhibitions showcasing renowned artists from across the country, bringing diverse perspectives and practices to our community. The third exhibit highlights the incredible talents of RC Visual Arts students, providing them with a platform to display their work.
The Visual Arts Program encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including fine arts, photography, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, cyanotypes, furniture building, drawing, and more, fostering innovation and hands-on exploration.
The gallery is open to the public and visitors are invited to experience the dynamic artistic energy of the RC through these thoughtfully curated shows.
Currently at the Residential College Art Gallery
Breaking with Tradition
February 27-April 11, 2025
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The public is cordially invited to an artist's reception on March 28 at 4:30 pm in the RC Art Gallery.
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Artist John Rizzo will be exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridgeacross art, design, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historicallyperceived as precious Johns’ work distorts, disrupts, and re-contextualizes perceptionsof materials and their values. His work is at once , colorful , playful , layered and deeplyself-reflective in its personal narrative.
John Rizzo is currently the Woodshop Manager and Adjunct Faculty Color and Materials MFA Department at the College for Creative Studies. John has lent his labor and teaching skills to a wide variety of community organizations and schools, including: MOCAD, Arts Place, Art on the Move, CAMP Detroit and People for Palmer Park Arts. John has displayed his works nationwide at various venues in addition to his dedication to art scholarship, teaching and academia.
Visit the Art Gallery
Open Hours: The RC Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm during the academic year.
Visitor Access: Access the gallery from the door located near the northwest corner of East Quadrangle on East University just across from Weiser Plaza. The door is open to patrons, students and faculty during the gallery open hours.
Contact the Gallery: Email us at rc.artgallery@umich.edu
