Ruffin Gallery
Since 2008, Ruffin Gallery has been an active part of the Studio Art program. Each year the gallery hosts three to five exhibits that serve as one of the University's most important showcases for contemporary art and are an integral part of the Studio Art experience. Students gain valuable experience through their involvement with the production and installation of exhibitions by visiting artists. The gallery also hosts an exhibition by each year's 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.
Every Spring, the gallery is the site of the Fourth-Year Thesis and Aunspaugh Fellows Exhibitions. 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.