Alexander Brest Gallery
THE PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITION VENUE FOR THE SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN
The Alexander Brest Gallery is a versatile 2300 square foot exhibition space. The gallery showcases nationally recognized artists that work in all art mediums and emerging JU student artists and designers.
Career opportunities include: gallerist, curator, art handler, community arts advocate, art workshop instructor, cultural council member, arts management, arts coordinator, non-profit arts organizer, art education.
For any inquiries please email the Gallery Director at zrabani@ju.edu.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Fall 2025
MFA: In The Works
Opening Reception: July 18 at 5 PM
July 18 through August 20
Container Theory : Del Harrow
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You Threaded in Me: Morgan Ford Willingham
Opening Reception: October 1 at 5 PM
August 28 through October 1
Student Juried Exhibition
Opening Reception: October 16 at 5 PM
October 16 through November 12
Faculty Biennial Exhibition
Opening Reception: November 20 at 5 PM
November 20 through January 21
Spring 2026
Shapeshifters: Leah Aegerter
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Restless Earth: Terri Warpinski
Opening Reception: January 29 at 5 pm
January 29 through March 5
Annual Senior Thesis Exhibition
Opening Reception: March 26 at 5 pm
March 26 through April 22
The Alexander Brest Gallery has an Annual Open Call for Exhibition Proposals every year from October-December. If you have any questions about this, please email zrabani@ju.edu.
Gallery entrance
Laying out a student cardboard installation
Hanging a framed photograph
Installing a ceramic wall grouping
Installing 3-d student wall art
All Past Exhibitions
We Hire JU StudentsThe Alexander Brest Gallery welcomes students, as gallery assistants, creative content makers and photographers through our work study program. These JU students are interested in the professional development of 6 main exhibitions every academic year plus the ideation and creation of our marketing campaign.
Students make professional connections and gain experiential resume additions by working with the gallery director to curate, install, and manage the gallery space. Students work directly with exhibiting artists and learn valuable art handling and display skills.
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Visual Art Programs
The School of Art & Design offers several programs of study. Learn more about the programs available at Jacksonville University.