With two galleries and countless spaces to hang art throughout the building, the Davis Center offers numerous exhibition spaces for UVM students, staff, faculty and local community members to showcase their art.
Our program is returning from a recent hiatus, and we are very excited to begin showcasing more art in the coming months. Stay tuned!
MASKED - Inclusive Arts Vermont
MASKED features visual artwork by 22 Vermont artists with disabilities. Each piece offers the artist’s creative expression of the title – which arose in the early moments of the global pandemic. The work included is as complex and layered as the meaning of the word “masked” itself. The artists explore protection, disguise, veiling, all that is enshrouded, and what lies beneath.
Learn more about MASKED (and access audio descriptions of the gallery) on the Inclusive Arts Vermont website!
We're thrilled to be hosting MASKED for the next few months here on the fourth floor of the Davis Center. To learn more about the exhibit and accessibility options available, please give us a call at 802-656-2060.
MASKED is made possible by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont Arts Council, the Fountain Fund, and a group of generous individuals.
For more information:
Email exhibitions@inclusiveartsvermont.org or call 802-238-5170.
Past Exhibits
UPCYCLED
Date: April 25th 2019
Time: 8-9pm
In collaboration with UVM Eco-Reps, the Davis Center Art team will be hosting an art exhibit in the Fireplace Lounge during Earth Week! An opening reception will take place in the Fireplace Lounge on Thursday, April 25th from 8-9pm.
Submissions are currently being accepted! Artwork must be made by using found materials and "upcycling" them. The theme of Earth Week is “Points of Intervention” so the submissions must also relate to one of the points in the linear consumption economy that we have the power interrupt and change the course of! Those five areas are: 1. Extraction 2. Production 3. Distribution 4. Consumption 5. Disposal.
Perspectives on Art Making: Collage Project
Students in Meg McDevitt's Perspectives on Art Making class were asked to look at the compositional structures that visual artists use in their work. The students then made interpretations of established artworks using brush and Sumi ink on different types of papers. These interpretations were then used as the materials to create a large scale, non-objective collage.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th Floor
When: The duration of the show will last for the month of February
Encore
Seth Ginsberg, a UVM alumnus and prolific artist working with digital image-making, returns again to the Davis Center in this display of his glitch-card experimentation. This captivating show will be up for the month of February in the Scarlet Oak Lounge.
Where: Scarlet Oak Lounge, Davis Center 3rd Floor
When: The duration of the show will last for the month of February
Artist Showcase: Evan Burghard
Where: Scarlet Oak Lounge, Davis Center 3rd Floor
When: Thursday March 23rd to Saturday April 15th
Opening Reception: Thursday March 23rd, 4:30-5:30PM in the Scarlet Oak Lounge, 3rd Floor Davis Center
'What does Freedom look like?': Black History Month Exhibition
A collaboration with the Black Student Union during Black History Month, this is a show of submissions from the students of UVM who were asked the question: 'What does Freedom look like?" Please come view this special exhibition of submissions that will explore a wide range of perspectives pertaining to the concept of freedom and what it means to some, especially in the context of today.
Where: Scarlet Oak Lounge, Davis Center 3rd Floor
When: Saturday February 4th to Sunday February 26th
Collage Art Show
Come visit the fourth floor Livak Fireplace Lounge to view submissions of collages from individuals at UVM!
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: December 9th to January 31st
Artist Showcase: Lynne Bond
Showcasing the exquisite mono prints of Lynne Bond, a must see if you are in the Davis Center at all this month! Lynne's work features organic textures and forms that interact with one another to create visually intriguing and cerebral images that seem to float and find one another on the page.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Sunday October 30th to Tuesday December 6th
Opening Reception: 12pm-1pm, Tuesday September 13th
Artist Showcase: Seth Ginsburg
A UVM Alum, Seth's works are digital prints of photomontage and digital collage. His process is one of that involves working and reworking, often leaving works behind to return to them later. Depicting snippets of scenes around Brooklyn, NY, where he currently resides, Seth's prints feature static and collision of images, text, patterns that suggest a kind of youthful tenderness beneath the many visible pixels.
Where: Scarlet Oak Lounge, Davis Center 3rd Floor
When: Sunday October 30th to January 15th
Opening Reception: 12pm-1pm, Tuesday September 13th
Annual Staff Art Exhibit
In honor of Staff Appreciation Week and in partnership with UVM Staff Council, this exhibit showcases the artwork of our talented and wonderful staff that help keep the University of Vermont running.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Sunday August 21st to Wednesday September 21st
Opening Reception: 12pm-1pm, Tuesday September 13th
Communication of Color
This screen print exhibit showcases the work of Jane Kent's ARTS 132 Printmaking: Silkscreen class at UVM — with a focus on color interaction, this show is an opulent display of the class's culmination of work within a single semester.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Monday March 2nd - Monday March 28th
Opening Reception: 5:00-7:00pm, Monday March 14th
Annual Juried Photo Show
This photography competition features submissions from photographers all over the Burlington area with a wide variety of subject matter, technique, and style. with Amazon Giftcard prizes of 100$, 75$, and 50$ to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Deadline for Submissions: March 25th, 4:30 PM
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Wednesday March 29th - Saturday April 15th
Opening Reception: Wed. March 29th from 3-4PM at Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor.
Artist Showcase: Kailey Rinder
The work of Kailey Rinder in drawings, paintings, and prints —a senior Studio Art major and Sociology minor at UVM.
Where: Scarlet Oak Lounge, Davis Center 3rd Floor
When: Sunday April 10th - Sunday May 1st
Artist Website: http://littlerinder.tumblr.com
Senior Art Show
The Senior Art Show is an exhibit that provides an opportunity for seniors to showcase their work produced during their undergraduate studies at UVM and is a chance for seniors to gain exposure and recognition in the Davis Center on UVM's campus.
Deadline for Submissions: Saturday April 30th
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Wednesday April 27th - May 24th
Opening Reception: 5:00 - 7:00pm, Friday May 6th
Communication of Color
This screen print exhibit showcases the work of Jane Kent's ARTS 132 Printmaking: Silkscreen class at UVM — with a focus on color interaction, this show is an opulent display of the class's culmination of work within a single semester.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Monday March 2nd - Monday March 28th
Opening Reception: 5:00-7:00pm, Monday March 14th
Visualizations in the Sciences
Humans have always used images as a vehicle for understanding the world around them. Although visual representation is often associated with artistic endeavors, images have proven to be one of the most powerful mediums through which to express new, scientific ideas. This power lies in an image?s unique ability to convey information universally by relying on a sensory experience that is a central part of our everyday lives. Not only do these visuals challenge how we view our world, they also challenge the strict boundaries that we have created between the disciplines of art and science. This exhibit aims to dissolve these boundaries by allowing the viewer to see the creativity necessary for the production of such visual imagery, and the simplicity and beauty that is often achieved as a result, with striking examples of visualizations of scientific information in a variety of formats created by both faculty and students at the University of Vermont.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: November 10 - December 17th
Opening Reception: Tuesday, November 10th 5:30 to 7:30pm
Fifth Annual Alumni Art Show
The Fifth Annual Alumni art show will showcase some of the amazing work of our talented UVM Alumni.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Saturday October 2 - Sunday November 1st
Opening Reception: 2 - 3:30pm, Saturday October 3
First Annual Juried Photography Show
This first-time photography competition features submissions from photographers all over the Burlington area with a wide variety of subject matter, technique, and style. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Jury: Peter Shellenberger (UVM), Monica Donovan (Reciprocity Studio)
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: March 13th - April 14th
Opening Reception: Friday, March 20th, 5:00 - 6:30PM
Who Are We? Children Represent Their Shared Identities
This show features a first time collaboration with the UVM Campus Children's Center and celebrates the artistic expression of young children ranging from infants to older preschoolers. The result: fun, bright colors, imaginative shapes, and untamed creativity.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: January 26th-February 25th
Opening Reception: Wednesday, January 28th, 4:30-6PM
Opulent Color
Vibrant prints from Jane Kent's ARTS 132 Printmaking: Silkscreen class at UVM
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: December 2nd-January 22nd
Opening Reception: December 2nd, 4:30 PM
Artist Showcase: Cydney Williams
Featuring colorful acrylic and oil pastel pieces by UVM junior Art Education major Cydney Williams.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When:Tuesday, November 3rd through Friday, November 21st
4th Annual Alumni Art Exhibit
In celebration of Homecoming Week and in partnership with the Alumni Association, this exhibit showcases the artistic talent of UVM alumni.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Wednesday, October 8th through Sunday, November 2nd
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 11, 2:00-3:30 PM
4th Annual Staff Art Exhibit
In honor of Staff Appreciation Week and in partnership with UVM Staff Council, this exhibit showcases the artwork of our talented and wonderful staff that help keep the University of Vermont running.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Tuesday, September 9th through Tuesday, September 30
Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 16, 12:00-1 PM
Jen Lavoie: Rug Hooking
Intricate, exquisite and complex rug hookings with hand-dyed color applied to stunning compositions ranging from landscapes to narrative portraitures.
Where: Scarlet Oak Lounge and 4th floor Conference Rooms
When: March 11- TBD
Artist Website: http://www.hookedinthemountainsworkshops.com
Gallery Photos: Click Here
Close at Hand: Senior Art Exhibit
The Davis Center Student Art Curators are putting together the first annual senior exhibit in the Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery (4th floor of the Davis Center). The exhibit will feature work from 15 to 20 other senior art students. The exhibit will be on display from May 7th through May 14th with an opening reception on Friday, May 9 from 5-6:30pm. Close at Hand is an exhibit that provides another opportunity for seniors to showcase and highlight their hard work throughout their undergraduate studies at UVM and is the chance to be recognized in another campus space and gallery outside of Williams Halls.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, April 23rd, email dcart@uvm.edu
When:Wednesday, May 7th- Thursday,May 15th
FOCUS by Jean Luc Dushime
What if people had Instagram and smart phones during the events that unfolded in the 90s in Rwanda? Jean Luc Dushime asked himself this question while traveling through his home country, 20 years later. He left at 13 and returned as a photographer and storyteller, using Instagram to document his travels and create an intersection between social media, advocacy and genocide.
Jean Luc Dushime was born in Rwanda, grew up between the D.R.Congo and the Republic of Congo, and now resides in Burlington, Vermont. His past as a survivor of multiple wars and massacres inspires him to explore human behavior and issues of identity, acculturation, and integration through visual arts.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: April 13th-tbd
Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 15th 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Artist Website: http://jeanlucdushime.com/ | Instagram
Gallery Photos: Click Here
Repairing Consumerism
Environmental Studies Senior Thesis show by Mackenzie Jones takes a look at the repair industry and consumer habits.
Where: Mt. Mansfield Room (Fishbowl)
When:April 3rd- April 20th
Come to Life: Student Sculpture Show
This show features works by students in Shelley Warren's 141 Sculpture Class in the Department of Art and Art History. Each student has three pieces, both taking inspiration from everyday life and imbuing personal ideas and expression.
Where:Scarlet Oak Lounge (2nd floor) and Jameson Landing (3rd floor)
When:Wednesday, April 16th- Wednesday April 30
Opening Reception:Friday, April 18th 5:00pm-6:00pm
Gallery Photos: Click Here
On Being Earthlings: A Multi Media Exhibit
Environmental Studies Senior Thesis show by Blair Borax is a collection of narratives on Human-Earth connection in Israel-Palestine. Each portrait is paired with a short narrative that you can hear by dialing a phone number on your cell!
Where: 4th floor Balcony, Davis Center
When: April 3rd- April 11th
Opening Reception: Friday, April 11 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Artists Website: http://www.blairartthou.com/
Gallery Photos: Click Here
Erase Head: Niyko Beguin
Nyiko Beguin explores the themes of obsolescence and permanence through the reconstructing of media formats that have slowly worked themselves out of the mainstream. Nyiko Beguin (“nee-koh” “bay-gan”), better known by his middle name NYIKO, is an American recording artist, producer, and visual artist. He currently lives in Burlington, VT.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When:March 11- April 9th
Artist Website: http://www.nyiko.com/
Equanimities Art Show:Pete Broadman, Class of 2015 Art Education Graduate Program
A series of paintings inspired by Vermont's natural scenery
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: February 11-March 9
Artist Website: http://peteboardman.weebly.com/
Gallery Photos: Click Here
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Posters
Posters displaying positive messages to love of our bodies will be on display through out the Marketplace to coincide with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and the events being held around campus.
Where: Marketplace, 2nd floor
When: Monday, February 24th - Friday, February 28th
What Makes You Laugh?
What make you laugh? Tell us through your art! The University Program Board and Davis Center Art hosting a collaborative art exhibit for the UVM community. Each artist is given a 8" x 8" piece of plywood and can use any medium to experience what makes them laugh. Get creative!
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Creative workshop Thursday, January 23rd 7-8:00pm in the Frank Livak Room. Exhibit will be on display starting Friday January, 24th.
Gallery Photos: What Makes You Laugh?
Moonlight on Obsidian: Art by Alex Weiss
Showcase of paper cut-outs and illustrations by UVM junior Alex Weiss
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: November 13th- December 13th 2013
3rd Annual Alumni Art Exhibit
In honor of Homecoming Week and in partnership with the Alumni Association, this exhibit will showcase the talent of UVM alumni.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Wednesday, October 2 through Sunday, October 27
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5, 2:00-3:00 PM
Gallery Photos: 3rd Annual Alumni Art Exhibit
3rd Annual Staff Art Exhibit
In honor of Staff Appreciation Week and in partnership with UVM Staff Council, this exhibit will showcase the artwork of our wonderful staff that help keep the University of Vermont running.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Thursday,September 12 through Monday, September 30
Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 24, 12:00-1:30 PM
Gallery Photos:3rd Annual Staff Art Exhibit
‘Created by eARThlings, Inspired by Earth’
‘Created by eARThlings, Inspired by EARTH,' celebrates the planet we live on! Environmental art is a global movement that seeks to use art to heal our ecosystems and communities. It comes in many forms, but always holds the intention of raising awareness about environmental issues and/or appreciate and love for our environment.
This collection of environmental art featuring diverse works by professional, UVM student, and faculty artists, intends to engage and educate the community to welcome the movement towards a sustainable future on our beautiful Earth.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge and Gallery, Davis Center 4th floor
When: Tuesday, April 16- Friday, May 10
Opening Reception: Monday, April 22 5:30 - 7pm
ALIVE: A Community Art Project
What makes you feel alive? Tell us through your art. Join the Davis Center curators in this community art project. Get creative!
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: Tuesday March 19th- Thursday April 12th
Opening Reception: Wednesday March 20th 5pm-7pm
Gallery Photos: ALIVE: A Community Art Project
Rice High School Student Exhibit
Rice High students showcase their artwork in this short term exhibit.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: Thursday March 14th- Sunday March 17th
Jackson Tupper Artist Showcase
Jackson Tupper, UVM senior Studio Art major will be showcasing his paintings and illustrations. Art writer Hannah Jansen of Bomb Magazine, Brooklyn described, "His work as technically beautiful and strangely mythical; there lies a strong sense of storytelling behind each piece — think your favorite fairy-tale gone wrong." This is not an exhibit to miss and to check out more of his work visit his website.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: January 23- February 23
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 24, 5-7pm
Gallery Photos: Jackson Tupper Artist Showcase
Water Colors Gone Wild
Vermont Watercolor Society's northwest "hub" is holding a show "Watercolor Gone Wild" at UVM's Davis Center from December 10 - Jan. 20. Artists are encouraged to produce works of art that represent various painting styles, mixed media, unusual surfaces and non-traditional painting methods.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: December 10- January 20
Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 12, 5-7pm
Shared Secrets — a Collaborative Art Exhibit
In honor of A Night With Frank Warren, presented by UPB and Active Minds there has been an ongoing community art project, collecting community members secrets that willbe displayed around the second floor of the Davis Center.
Where: Mount Mansfield Room, Marketplace and around the 2nd floor of the DC
When: Monday November 5th- Sunday December 6th (day of de-instalation)
Opening Reception: Monday November 5th from 7:30-8:30 PM
The Illustrations of Matthew Douglas
The fun and quirky works of Burlington artist Matthew Douglas
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: November 2-December 4
Opening Reception: November 29 7:30-9:00pm
Second Annual UVM Alumni Art Exhibit
What:In honor of Homecoming Week in partnership with the Alumni Association, this exhibit will showcase the talent of our graduates of the University of Vermont.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: October 1-October 25
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 6, 2-3:30 PM
Gallery Photos: 2nd Annual UVM Alumni Art Exhibit
Second Annual UVM Staff Art Exhibit
In honor of Staff Appreciation Week and in partnership with UVM Staff Council, this exhibit will showcase the artwork of our wonderful staff that help keep the University of Vermont running.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: September 6-September 27
Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 11, 12-1 PM
Gallery Photos: Second Annual UVM Staff Art Exhibit
"Oodles of Doodles" Week of Welcome Exhibit
A Week of Welcome exhibit showcasing the everyday doodles created by the students of the University of Vermont.
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: August 20-September 1
Opening Reception: Monday, August 27, 7:00 PM -8:00 PM
Gallery: 'Oodles of Doodles' Week of Welcome Exhibit
Active Minds At UVM
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: February 27th - March 10th
Opening Reception: February 28th, 6pm to 8pm
The Oil Paintings of Chepe Cuadra
Larger-than-life oil paintings by our very own Marche chef, Chepe Cuadra exploring identity and questions of the self through portraiture
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: March 12th - March 25th
Opening Reception: March 16th, 6pm to 8pm
Gallery Photos: The Oil Paintings of Chepe Cuadra
Transcendence: Mooring the Storm
An art exhibit in collaboration with Frog Hollow and the Women's Rape Crisis Center"
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: April 3rd - May 10th
Opening Reception: April 5th, 5pm to 7pm
Gallery Photos: Transcendence: Mooring the Storm
The Nature Conservancy's "Portraits of Conservation"
Larger-than-life oil paintings by our very own Marche chef, Chepe Cuadra exploring identity and questions of the self through portraiture
Where: Livak Fireplace Lounge & Gallery
When: April 3rd - May 10th
Opening Reception: April 5th, 5pm to 7pm
Gallery Photos: TNC's "Portraits of Conservation"
Gallery Spaces
In addition to the countless spaces in meeting rooms, hallways, and eateries throughout the building in which we display art, the Davis Center has two main galleries for robust exhibits:
Scarlett Oak Lounge — A smaller exhibition space, located on the third floor in the space adjacent to the stairwell leading to the fourth floor.
Fireplace Lounge — Our main gallery space, located at the entry way of the fourth floor.
Submit Your Art
Have a couple works of art that you'd like to display in the building? We're always looking for more student, alumni, staff, and/or faculty work to help keep the meeting spaces, halls, and walls of the Davis Center vibrant and exciting.