Past Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
We have a proud tradition of bringing compelling, moving exhibitions to Flagstaff for both NAU students and the wider community to enjoy.
Essence and Metamorphosis
Registration instructions (follow this link) FREE PARKING for reception on February 15, 2024. You must preregister and print permit before arrival to park on campus. February 6, 2024 - April 27, 2024 Reception February 15, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Guest Curator Presentation: Alan Petersen -- 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m on February 20, 2024 at the Clara M. Lovett Art Museum. Joella Jean Mahoney's abstract paintings convey the poetic essence of the Colorado Plateau, illuminating the…
2023 School of Art + Design Faculty Showcase
Gallery Walk-N-Talk Presentations: The Clara M. Lovett Art Museum, in conjunction with the NAU School of Art and Design presents two opportunities to hear direct from some of the artists in the 2023 School of Art + Design. Time/Date: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. October 13, 2023. Presenters: Spence Townsend, Helen Hawley, J.R. MacKenzie, Christopher Taylor, Jaewook Lee, and Elisa Wiedeman.
Time/Date:4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. November 16, 2023. Presenters: Tai Lipan, Kyoungmee “Kate” Byun, Barbara Ryan Gartin, David…
Time/Date:4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. November 16, 2023. Presenters: Tai Lipan, Kyoungmee “Kate” Byun, Barbara Ryan Gartin, David…
Podcasts - Gino Parin in Trieste: Portrait of an Artist During the Holocaust
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Episode 1: Church in Cottonwood We visit a church in Arizona and discover Gino Parin through his painting, Cristo (ca. 1942), now housed in the sacristy of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood. Born Federico Guglielmo Jehuda Pollack in Trieste in 1876, Parin was a close friend of the Springer family, some of whom moved to the United States, bringing with them a collection of the artist’s work.
A Complicated Life in Complicated Times: Gino Parin and the Holocaust
February 28 - April 28, 2023 The Martin-Springer Institute at Northern Arizona University is bringing a new art exhibition, entitled: A Complicated Life in Complicated Times: Gino Parin and the Holocaust, to the Clara M. Lovett Art Museum in Old Main. A Reception…
Podcasts - Gino Parin in Trieste: Portrait of an Artist During the Holocaust Additional resources related to this exhibition can be found at this LibGuide, provided by Cline Library.
Things Not Seen: Art and Healing through Narratives of Hope, Grief, Loss, and Struggles for Self-Acceptance
The NAU Art Museums' Clara M. Lovett Art Museum is proud to participate in a multi-venue exhibition: Things Not Seen: Art and Healing through Narratives of Hope, Grief, Loss, and Struggles for Self-Acceptance Venue and events dates: Reception at the Beasley Gallery 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 Reception at the Murdoch Community Center, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 Beasley Gallery, September 8 – October 31, 2022 Clara M. Lovett Art…
2022 School of Art Faculty Exhibition
We are excited to announce our newest exhibition, the 2022 School of Art Faculty Exhibition. The exhibition will open to the public on February 8, 2022, and will be available through April 23, 2022. This exhibition features works by NAU faculty members representing a variety of media and styles. Please visit our "Plan Your Visit" page for information on scheduling your visit. We strongly recommend scheduling an appointment through our website via Waitwhile.
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Fall 2019–Spring 2020
Fall 2018–Spring 2019
Fall 2017–Spring 2018
Fall 2016–Spring 2017
Fall 2015–Spring 2016
Spring 2015 and earlier