The spring/summer 2012 calendar of exhibitions and events at the UAB Visual Arts Gallery has been set. A show of kinetic sculpture by UAB Assistant Professor John Powers, MFA, is on exhibit through Feb. 4. Up next at the gallery:
Feb. 13-March 9, 2012
“I have a secret wish …”
Free opening reception 5-9 p.m. Feb. 17
March 16-April 6, 2012
Andrew Au, “Life Industries” and Dave Greber, new works
Free opening reception 5-9 p.m. March 16
April 13-27 and May 4-18
Spring Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions, I and II Due to the number of BFA graduating students, the gallery will present two BFA shows that will feature works by students graduating with arts degree across all studio disciplines. Free opening receptions 5-9 p.m. April 13 and May 4.
June 4-July 6
“The First Five Years: A Bottletree Poster Retrospective”
Free opening reception 5-10 p.m. June 8
July 7-Aug. 2
Gallery will be closed for permanent collection management
Aug. 3-31
“Farewells and Introductions II: The Front at Birmingham”
Free opening reception 5-9 p.m. August 3
The gallery, located at 900 13th St. South on the UAB campus, is always free and open to the public. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is closed Sunday and holidays. Check out the gallery blog at www.uabvisualartsgallery.wordpress.com for an inside look at shows. The gallery is directed by John Fields. Call 205-934-0815 for more details.