The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art's mission is to promote smart and relevant works of art by emerging, mid-career and established contemporary artists. The Gallery strives to serve as a laboratory for student learning and seeks to enrich the lives of community members.

The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is the proud recipient of the 2018 Ellsworth Kelly Award presented by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts for the solo exhibition of work by artist Bojana Ginn.

Contact Us

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art

Summerville Campus

Washington Hall

Shannon Morris, Gallery Director

706-667-4888

shamorris@augusta.edu

Our Location

Washington Hall

We are located on the ground floor of Washington Hall on the Summerville Campus. When you enter through the main gate you arrive at a round-about, do almost a full turn around, and then turn to the right (a sign says Washington Hall). The road will turn slightly to the right and you will see a medium height brick building with a fortress jagged roof-line on your left side. This is Washington Hall. The entry that leads to the gallery is the one you see first as you approach the building.
Shannon Morris

Shannon Morris- Gallery Director

Shannon Morris serves as Gallery Director of the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art and Senior Lecturer for the Department of Art and Design and the Honor's Program. As Gallery Director, she works with artists and arts professionals to serve AU and the local community. The Foundation for Contemporary Arts and The Ellsworth Kelly Foundation selected her proposal for a solo show by Atlanta-based artist Bojana Ginn for the 2018 Ellsworth Kelly Award, bringing recognition to the university. Morris's relationship with the European Cultural Centre in Venice, Italy, provides the Department of Art and Design faculty with international exhibition opportunities. She holds a Master of Arts in Art History from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

CMYK by Graphic Designers

 March 15-31, 2023

Reception: Thursday, November 10, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art presents Graphic Design Candidates Amelia Rensch, Brody Trahan, Hannah Samuli, John Cook, Maceo Thompson & Onxy Jankiewicz. These students will present their final projects under the guidance of Associate Professor Chadwick Tolley, MFA.

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