January 25 – February 15, 2024

We’re gearing up for our next exhibition: (t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition.

This biannual show features creative talent across our department from staff and faculty alike. (t)here but not sees artwork that interrogates the gap between memory and reality, as well as what it means to make what’s in the mind’s eye tangible. The works in the show look at the delineation between imagination and our current moment.

It is an excellent opportunity to see what is being produced by the professionals at the University and to exchange ideas on creative influences across our communities.

Join us on February 15 in the Gallery for the first Third Thursday yoga session of the season, an opportunity to experience our Art Department Exhibition in a relaxing, meditative way. Learn more.
Janna Ahrndt, "deadWeb Lacrymatory," 2023. Archived GIFs, altered Karl Klomp video mixing circuit, 8 inch CRT monitor, tears & ocean water, 8 min looped video. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Sara Armas, "Untitled #1," 2015. Tri-color gum print, 16 x 20 in.; 20 x 24 in. (framed). Part of "(t) here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Tabitha Barnard, "Night Swim," 2023. Archival inkjet print, 11 x 14 in.; 16 x 20 in (framed). Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Hannah Barnes, "Stereo," 2021. Oil and watercolor on linen, 80 x 64 in. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Kimberly Bentley, "Protest Series" (detail), 2023. Wood, glitter, glue, plastic beads, mannequin head; multiple pieces: 8 in. wide x 8 in. high x 2 in. deep; 10 in. wide x 10 in. high x 2 in. deep; 12 in. high x 10 in. wide x 2 in. deep; 12 in. high x 20 in. wide x 2 in. deep; 2 mannequin heads (20 in. high x 6 in. wide x 12 in. deep, each). Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Patricia Brace, "The Perfect Human," 2023. Performance/sculpture, 24 in. wide x 72 in. high x 30 in. deep; running time 2m loop. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Christopher Cooper, "Nature vs. Nurture," 2023. Wood fired stoneware, left: 4 1/4 in. wide x 8 in. high x 4 1/4 in. deep; center: 4 1/4 in. wide x 9 in. high x 4 1/4 in. deep; right: 4 1/4 in. wide x 8 in. high x 4 1/4 in. deep. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," University of Southern Maine Art Gallery, 2024.
Amy Hagberg, "Limerick Spring," 2023. Vellum Composite from two Pinhole Camera Images, 16 in. wide x 20 in. high Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Amy Hagberg, "Sparkling Waterfall," 2023. Vellum Composite from two Pinhole Camera Images, 16 in. wide x 20 in. high Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show" at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Sam Jones, "Daydream," 2023. Oil on Canvas, 32 x 24 in. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show" at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Annie Lee-Zimerle, "Pick a Bride," 2018. Etching and aquatint on paper, 21 x 19 3/4 in. (framed) Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show" at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Nathaniel Meyer, "Hierophany," 2023. Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show" at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Damir Porobic, "Breathe Proof", 2023. Archival inkjet print, 44 x 44 in. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Jude Valentine, "Arethusa Falls, NH," 2017. Transfer monoprint with pastel, 22 x 30 in. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show" at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Stephen P. Walsh, "What's To See Which Way," 2023. Oil on canvas, 42 x 34 in. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Stephen P. Walsh, "Which Way What's to See," 2023. Oil on Canvas, 42 x 36 in. Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Sarah Warshaw, "El Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Perú," 2018. Inkjet color print from digital negative on baryta photo paper, 12 x 18 in.; 18 x 24 in. (framed). Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show," at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Brian Zimerle, "Vertigo Verdigris," 2023. Glazed earthenware, wood, brass and steel mount, 11 in. x 71 in. x 11 in Part of "(t)here but not: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Show" at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.

Featuring work by:

Janna AhrndtAssistant Professor of Art
Sara ArmasPart-Time Lecturer of Art History
Tabitha BarnardPart-Time Lecturer of Art
Hannah BarnesChair, Art Department / Associate Professor of Art
Kimberly BentleyPart-time Lecturer of Art
Patricia BracePart-Time Lecturer of Art
Matthew BurkePart-Time Associate Professor of Art
Christopher CooperPart-time Lecturer of Art
Amy HagbergAdministrative Specialist III, Art Department; Administrative Specialist III, KCC ’83 Center for Book Arts
Kaitlyn HunterPart-Time Lecturer of Art
Sam JonesPart-Time Lecturer of Art
Annie Lee-ZimerleAssociate Professor of Art; Coordinator, Kate Cheney Chappell ’83 Center for Book Arts
Nathaniel MeyerPart-Time Lecturer of Art
Damir PorobicFull-Time Principal Lecturer of Art
Michael ShaughnessyProfessor Emeritus
Helen StringfellowPart-Time Lecturer of Art
Jude ValentinePart-Time Associate Professor of Art
Stephen P. WalshEnvironmental and Studio Technician
Sarah WarshawPart-Time Lecturer of Art Education
Brian ZimerlePart-Time Lecturer of Art

Exhibition Galleries

"(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
"(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
"(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
"(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Front center: Christopher Cooper, "Nature vs. Nurture," 2023. Wood fired stoneware. 4 1/4 in. diameter x 8 in. high, each. (T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Hannah Barnes, "Stereo," 2021. Oil and watercolor on linen, 80 x 64 in. Part of "(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Kimberly Bentley, "Protest Series," 2023. Wood, glitter, glue, plastic beads, mannequin head. Multiple pieces. Part of "(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Jude Valentine, "Fountain of the Four Rivers, Rome," 2018. Monoprint with solar paint, 35 x 27 in. (framed). Part of "(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Janna Ahrndt, "deadWeb Lachrymatory," 2022-ongoing. Archived GIFs, altered Karl Klomp, video mixing circuit, 8-inch CRT monitor, tears, ocean water. 8-minute looped video. Part of "(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Annie Lee-Zimerle, "Pick a Bride," 2018. Etching and aquatint on paper, 21 x 19 3/4 in. (framed). Part of "(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Brian Zimerle, "Vertigo Verdigris," 2023. Glazed earthenware, wood, brass and steel mount, 11 in. x 71 in. 11 in. Part of "(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.
Kaitlyn Hunter, "Burn Bright Darling," 2023-24. Embroidery and felting, 13 in x 13 in x 5 in. Part of "(T)HERE BUT NOT: The 2024 University of Southern Maine Art Department Exhibition," Installation view, 2024. University of Southern Maine Art Gallery.

Top image: Nathaniel Meyer, Hierophany, 2023. Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in.