Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art

The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art is an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing engaging contemporary work by artists of regional and national distinction. As an active learning environment for the Department of Art and Design, the Gallery models professional practice, strengthens student development, and demonstrates the impact artists can have on individuals and communities. It stands as a welcoming hub for students and the broader public—inviting dialogue, sparking new ideas, and enriching the cultural vitality of Augusta, Georgia.

Gifts to the Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art directly fuel exhibitions, visiting artists, student opportunities, and public programs. Your support expands access to contemporary art, deepens educational experiences, and invests in the creative future of our students and community. Together, we make the Gallery a place where meaningful art experiences continue to grow.

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Art & Design

Summerville Campus

Washington Hall

Office 240

706-667-4888

auart@augusta.edu

1120 15th Street, WH-240
Augusta, GA 30904

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Bows and Blunted Scissors: works by Ali Hval

 March 19 - May 8, 2026

Reception: Thursday,March 19, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art at Augusta University presents Bows and Blunted Scissors, a solo exhibition by Ali Hval, on view from March 19 to May 8, 2026. A public reception will be held on Thursday, March 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Working across ceramics, fabric, and installation, Hval creates oversized, highly decorative sculptures that explore femininity, identity, and cultural expectation. Her glittering surfaces and playful materials draw viewers in while revealing layered narratives of feminist critique, humor, and personal experience.

 

Bows and Blunted Scissors: Works by Ali Hval

 

 
 

Our Location

Washington Hall

We are located on the ground floor of Washington Hall on the Summerville Campus. When you enter through the main gate you arrive at a round-about, do almost a full turn around, and then turn to the right (a sign says Washington Hall). The road will turn slightly to the right and you will see a medium height brick building with a fortress jagged roof-line on your left side. This is Washington Hall. The entry that leads to the gallery is the one you see first as you approach the building.