​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery

The Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery present eight to ten 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 also provides opportunities for students to participate in the organization, preparation, installation and evaluation of shows. Each spring, the Student Art and Design Juried Exhibition recognizes students for outstanding work in the visual arts and the Senior Exhibitions feature the work of graduating seniors.  

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Gallery Information

H​ours: 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.


Fall 2025

Enchanted Brush Exhibition
June 16 – August 29 
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus

Valerie Escobedo Exhibition
September 2 – 26  
Reception: Thursday, September 18 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus

Stephanie Rond Exhibition
October 6 – 31 
Reception: Wednesday, October 22 | 7-8:30 p.m.​
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavili​on, UF Campus

Ed Corle and Spencer Cunningham Exhibition
November 10 – December 5
Reception: Thursday, November 20 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus


Spring 2026


Faculty​ Exhibition
January 7 – 30
Reception: Wednesday, January 21 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus

Senior Exhibition I
February 9 – 20
Reception: Sunday, February 15 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus

Senior Exhibition II
March 9 – 19
Reception: Saturday, March 14 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus

Student Art and Design Exhibition
March 30 – April 23 
Reception: Thursday, April 16 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Lea Gallery/Mazza Museum, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, UF Campus