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Lea Gallery

The Lea Gallery serves as a hands-on learning space by providing opportunities for students to participate in the organization, preparation, and installation of shows.

About the Lea Gallery

In collaboration with the Visual Art Program, the Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery present a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, including works by students, faculty, and regional and national artists. Students engage with exhibiting artists through gallery talks, classroom demonstrations, and public presentations. The Lea Gallery serves as a hands-on learning space by providing opportunities for students to participate in the organization, preparation, and installation of shows. Each spring, the Student Art and Design Juried Exhibition recognize students for outstanding work in the visual arts, and the Senior Exhibitions feature the work of graduating seniors.   

Gallery Information

Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily during scheduled exhibitions. 

Location: Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on the campus of the University of Findlay.   

All exhibitions are free and open to the public. 

Schedule of Events

Fall 2026 

Enchanted Brush Exhibition 
June – August 29 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus 

Ivan Fortushniak Exhibition  
August 17 – September 18  

Reception: Thursday, August 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus 

Works from the Collection of Catherine Gyllerstrom  
September 28 – October 30  

Reception: TBA 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus 

Weiting Wei Exhibition  
November 9 – December 11  

Reception: Thursday, November 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus 

Spring 2027 

Michael Tittel Exhibition  
January 11 – February 12  

Reception: Wednesday, January 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus 

Senior Exhibition  
February 21 – March 18 

Reception: Sunday, February 21 | 1-2:30 p.m. 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus 

Student Art and Design Exhibition 
April 5 – 29 

Reception: Thursday, April 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus