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 2024
MFA: In The Works
Glyphosate Dreams
Katina Bitsicas
And
A Collaboration with Computation
Matthew Mosher
August 29 through October 2
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 29 at 5:00 PM
Annual Student Juried Exhibition
October 17 through November 13
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 17 at 5:00 PM
Spring 2025
THIS IS THE SPACE AGE
Justin Quaid Grubb
And
Algorithmic Blooms
Paho Mann
November 21 through January 23
Closing Reception: Thursday, January 23 at 5:00 PM
A Modern Midden
Gina Herrera
And
諸行無常_This too, shall pass
Mayuko Ono Gray
January 30 through March 6
Closing Reception: Thursday, March 6 at 5:00 PM
School of Art & Design,
Annual Thesis Exhibition & Film Screening
March 27 through April 16
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 27 at 5:00 PM
The Alexander Brest Gallery is currently reviewing 2025-2026 Open Call applications. Applicants will receive a notice late February 2025 in regard to the Gallery Committee's decisions.
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
Join the gallery team!The Alexander Brest Gallery welcomes students, as interns and work study, interested in working with artists from all over the country to install 4 to 5 exhibitions during the academic year
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.