For 60 years, Sheldon Museum of Art has provided a venue for students, faculty and staff, alumni, and visitors to engage with art and one another. As an academic art museum, Sheldon schedules its exhibitions to coincide with the academic calendar.
This is curatorial project by students in a history of prints class. Here, they present research and interpretation of old master and modern prints that share focus on fashion trends. More info
Featuring more than ninety works from the museum’s permanent collection as well as several loans, this exhibition considers how artists depict natural, built, and imaginary environments. More info
The enduring relevance of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1941 “Four Freedoms” address is explored in an exhibition of artworks drawn from Sheldon’s permanent holdings and those of private collections. More info
Sheldon's six permanent collection galleries revisit 1968, a year of cultural experimentation, social activism, and a remarkable milestone for the museum. More info