Discover exhibitions and public art projects presented by FGCU Art Galleries
in the Wasmer Art Gallery and across campus.
Claire Van Vliet and Selections
from the Permanent Collection
Location: Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, 3rd Floor
Dates: August 18 – December 12, 2025
This exhibition focuses on Claire Van Vliet, MacArthur Fellow and founder of Janus
Press. This rotating display highlights the FGCU Art Galleries' Permanent Collection.
Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler and the Wasmer Endowment.
Claire Van Vliet, Castle Rock NZ - Winter, 1996, Vitreograph print, ed. 2/20, 24 x 30 in.,
Gift of Carol L. Shay, Collection of FGCU Art Galleries, 2022.0004.0168
Crumbs: Izzy Baquerizo and Chloe Lewis
Location: Arts Complex Lobby Windows
Dates: August 2025 – July 2026
Part of FGCU’s Window Strike Prevention Project, this alumni-created public art installation
honors native birds and previews the Girl Feast exhibition.
Sponsored by the FGCU Alumni Association, Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Izzy Baquerizo and Chloe Lewis, Crumbs, 2025, Digital design and print installation for exterior of Arts Complex,
24 panels varying dimensions ranging from 33 x 33 in. to 21 x 33 in. Courtesy of the artists.
Making A Clear Mark, 1997 - 2025
Morgan T. Paine
Location: Wasmer Art Gallery
Dates: August 29–September 25, 2025
Artist Talk and Reception: Thursday, August 28, 2025, 5–7pm
A selected survey from founding FGCU faculty Morgan T. Paine, highlighting decades
of acrylic and mixed-media work.
Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Morgan T. Paine, Message Center Diptych from the April 16th Series, 2008
Gloss acrylic medium on galvanized metal and chalkboard, with wooden frame, hardware
and paint brushes, 20 x 50 in. Photo courtesy of Ed Comet.
Girl Feast: Izzy Baquerizo and Chloe Lewis
Location: Wasmer Art Gallery
Dates: October 17 – November 20, 2025
Artist Talk and Reception: Thursday, October 16, 5–7pm
This Alumni Series exhibition celebrates joy, friendship, and connection through immersive
installations reflecting shared girlhood experiences.
Sponsored by the FGCU Alumni Association, Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Izzy Baquerizo and Chloe Lewis, Girl Feast, 2025, Digital illustration, variable sizes. Courtesy of the artists.
Senior Projects – Fall 2025
Location: Wasmer Art Gallery
Dates: December 5 - December 12, 2025
Opening Reception and Artists' Presentation: Thursday, December 4, 5–7pm
Final presentations from graduating art majors combining technique, research, and
personal expression.
Sponsored by the Layden Family Foundation, the Smith Family Foundation of Estero, WGCU Public Media and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Senior project student, Olivia Vasseur introducing her series, The Search for Belonging, during the opening of Senior Projects, Fall 2024. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Rosolen.
Diamonds in the Light: Farrah Alkhadra
Location: North end of the Arts Complex
Dates: October 16, 2025 – September 30, 2026
Opening Reception with the Artist in conjunction with the opening of Girl Feast: Thursday, October 16, 5–7pm
Public murals using steel, resin, and mixed media by alumna Farrah Alkhadra, continuing
her exploration of geometry and color theory.
Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Farrah Alkhadra, Colorway (detail), 2021, Steel and resin installation, 144 x 120 x 10 in. Photo courtesy of the artist.
The Trees Know
Location: Cohen Student Union & Sugden Hall Walkway
Dates: November 20, 2025 – October 31, 2026
Opening Talk and Reception: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3:30–4:30pm
A Creative Connections project integrating visual art and literature by FGCU students
in outdoor public space.
Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tyler Yodzio, The first frost hasn’t arrived yet, but the trees know winter is coming, c. 2024, Digital photograph. Courtesy of the artist.
Brian Yates and Selections from the Permanent Collection
Location: Wilson G. Bradshaw Library, 3rd Floor
Dates: January 7 – May 3, 2026
Features works by Brian Yates, exploring nostalgia and contemporary American society,
alongside selections from the FGCU collection.
Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler and the Wasmer Endowment.
Brian Yates, Falling Out and Down, 1999, Color intaglio and digital transfer vitreograph print, ed. 6/10, 24 x 18 in., Gift of Carol L. Shay, Collection of FGCU Art Galleries, 2022.0004.0292
Becoming Tomorrow’s Dream: Onajide Shabaka
Location: Wasmer Art Gallery
Dates: January 23– February 19, 2026
Artist Talk and Reception: Thursday, January 22, 5:30–7:30pm
Jazz Concert: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30–7:30pm
Exploring themes of migration, healing, and African/Native American heritage, this
exhibition includes a Creative Connections collaboration with Music.
Sponsored by Gene and Lee Seidler, the Wasmer Endowment, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Onajide Shabaka, He bathed in the river's floral scent, 2020, Archival ink photographic print (edition of 5), 13.25 x 20 in. Courtesy of the artist.
28th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Location: Wasmer Art Gallery
Dates: March 20 – April 2, 2026
Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: Thursday, March 19, 5–7pm
Featuring up to 70 student artworks selected by regional jurors in a variety of media
including sculpture, painting, and ceramics.
Sponsored by the Layden Family Foundation, the Smith Family Foundation of Estero, the Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild, WGCU Public Media, and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Image credit: Kaitlyn Brawley, Autoportrait, 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 32 in. Courtesy of the artist.
Senior Projects – Spring 2026
Location: Wasmer Art Gallery
Dates: April 17 – May 1, 2026
Opening Reception and Artists’ Presentation Reception: Thursday, April 16, 5–7pm
Final presentations from graduating art majors combining technique, research, and
personal expression.
Sponsored by the Layden Family Foundation, the Smith Family Foundation of Estero, WGCU Public Media and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Senior project student, Maya Dudley introducing her series, Silent Cries, during the opening of Senior Projects, Fall 2024. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Rosolen.
