WJB Gallery

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

This is the last week of “One with the (Changing) Land,” so make sure to stop by. If you need a good study spot before finals, the WJB Gallery is always a great place to put in some quiet work time. The show closes at 5pm on December 5, so make sure not to miss out!
Special thanks to and

11/10/2025

Please join us for the opening reception for “One with the CHANGING Land.” This event will take place at the WJB Gallery from 2 - 4 pm on Thursday, November 13. Light refreshments will be provided.

We hope to see you there!

10/11/2025

Research Spotlight: Audrey Jacobs
Ph.D Candidate, Museum Education and Visitor-Centered Curation

Doctoral Candidate Audrey Jacobs is working to bring schools and museum in closer sync with one another.

Jacobs writes:

“I came into the museum ed profession in a museum housed (very unusually!) on a K-12 school campus. Before this, I had studied school–museum collaboration, and this experience allowed me to delve deeper into the possibilities. My dissertation (and this portion of the exhibition) explores a type of school (called a museum school) that integrates museums into its curricula. Visitors can add people, places, things, values, processes, and feelings to this diagram to help me visualize the possibilities for museums and schools to create learning together. And you—will you comment below about how you think museums and schools could make learning happen together?”

09/23/2025

LAST DAY!!!

Today is the last day to see "Journey of Memories"

Celebrating the creativity and resilience of refugee women from Afghanistan, Congo, Syria and Sudan, “Journey of Memories” showcases artwork that reflects cherished memories of home, the strength found in their journeys, and the hope guiding their futures.
Through vibrant handcrafted pieces, the exhibition highlights the power of art to connect cultures, share stories, and inspire new beginnings. Journey of Memories invites audiences to experience not only the challenges of migration, but also the beauty courage and imagination these women carry with them.

The gallery will be open until 5pm today, so make sure to stop by and see the show!

09/08/2025

📣📣📣 REMINDER: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY

🗓️ September 15th, 6:30 pm
📍 WJB Gallery

Join us for a special evening with guest speakers and refreshments, held in conjunction with the exhibition, "The Journey of Memories"

Celebrating the creativity and resilience of refugee women from Afghaistan, Congo, Syria and Sudan, Journey of Memories showcases artwork that reflects cherished memories of home, the strength found in their journeys, and the hope guiding their futures.
Through vibrant handcrafted pieces, the exhibition highlights the power of art to connect cultures, share stories, and inspire new beginnings. Journey of Memories invites audiences to experience not only the challenges of migration, but also the beauty courage and imagination these women carry with them.

09/01/2025

Join us for a special evening with guest speakers and refreshments, help in conjunction with the exhibition, The Journey of Memories

Celebrating the creativity and resilience of refugee women from Afghaistan, Congo, Syria and Sudan, Journey of Memories showcases artwork that reflects cherished memories of home, the strength found in their journeys, and the hope guiding their futures.
Through vibrant handcrafted pieces, the exhibition highlights the power of art to connect cultures, share stories, and inspire new beginnings. Journey of Memories invites audiences to experience not only the challenges of migration, but also the beauty courage and imagination these women carry with them.

08/27/2025

The William Johnston Building (WJB) Gallery is honored to host Journey of Memories, an exhibition celebrating the creativity and resilience of refugee women from Afghanistan, Syria, Congo, and Sudan. This exhibition will be on display now through September 22nd.
Journey of Memories is a heartfelt tribute to the cherished moments and cultural treasures these women carried as they rebuilt their lives in Hartford, Connecticut. Though unable to bring all of their belongings, they preserved the essence of their experiences through evocative, handcrafted artworks. Each piece serves as a window into the vibrant tapestry of their past: every stitch and brushstroke embodies treasured memories of home, family, and community.
The exhibition highlights the power of art as a medium for storytelling and expression, emphasizing memory as a vital part of identity and heritage. By sharing their stories through art, these women honor their past while inspiring us to appreciate the beauty and resilience of immigrant communities worldwide.
The Journey of Memories project was hosted by Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) in partnership with the Dodd Center for Human Rights at the University of Connecticut, Trinity College, and Heartbeat Ensemble. The project was guided by the compassionate leadership of Neda Izadi and Isabella Daou, with support from Trinity College students.
Since its creation, Journey of Memories has toured widely in Connecticut, with exhibitions at Connecticut College, Trinity College, Heartbeat Ensemble, Hartford Public Library, and Otis Library, reaching diverse audiences before arriving at Florida State University.

08/25/2025

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF!
We hope you all had a great summer. WJB Gallery has been working hard to prepare for the upcoming academic year, and we are so excited to announce our upcoming show lineup!

Open today is "Journey of Memories" and exhibition coordinated by PhD student Neda Izadi.
On 9/15 A special reception will be held for the exhibition, with refreshments and special talks by Neda Izadi and Terrence Coonan of the

More is coming your way in early October with "Warp and Weft: An FSU Art Based Research Collective" showcasing collaborative work in the Art Education graduate studies process.

In November, We will be celebrating Native American Heritage Month with "One with the (Changing) Land" a collaboration between and Life-Centric Design and Responsible Design courses led by professor Meghan Mick.

As we start back to class, there will always be more to see at WJB Gallery , so follow us for more updates!