Ruffin Gallery
Since 2008, Ruffin Gallery has been an integral part of the UVA Department of Art's Studio Art Program. Each year, the gallery hosts exhibitions and public programs by students, faculty and visiting artists, including by an annual Ruffin Distinguished Artist-in-Residence. Past Ruffin Distinguished Artists-in-Residence have included Nick Cave, Christopher Cozier, Mark Dion, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, iris yirei hu, Marisa Williamson and Paula Wilson among others. These exhibitions serve as important contemporary art showcases for the University and provide students with valuable hands-on experience.
Each spring, the gallery is also the site of final thesis exhibitions by the Program’s distinguished majors and Aunspaugh fellows. These exhibitions are important occasions when the whole Studio program gathers to celebrate students' successful completion of the major. In addition to Ruffin Gallery, student and visiting artist work is frequently shown throughout Ruffin Hall.
Questions may be directed to the Ruffin Gallery and Visiting Artist Program Manager at ruffin-gallery@virginia.edu. Exhibitions are selected by a committee of Department of Art faculty and staff. We are not currently accepting proposals.
Ruffin Gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The gallery is located on the 3rd Floor of Ruffin Hall, at 179 Culbreth Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Nearby parking is available at Culbreth Garage.