In The Building

Aerial Photography of VCU's Past

July 1, 2022 until December 31, 2022

The standard brochure cover photo of many American campuses is from a central quad on a bright spring day. For a school integrated tightly into the fabric of a city like VCU is on its MCV Campus, space is too precious for large expanses of turf to symbolize the institution, and from the mid-20th century, school leaders looked skyward for signature shots. Many of these images made their way into VCU Libraries Special Collections and Archives. This exhibit features a selection of 20 annotated and enhanced aerial photographs.

Health Sciences Library, First-floor Gallery

First-Generation College Students at VCU Share Words of Encouragement

November 3, 2022 until March 31, 2023

Eighty-eight posters of VCU students, who will be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year institution, are on display at James Branch Cabell Library.

James Branch Cabell Library

DEEPER: An Illustrative Experience of the Mind and Body 

April 7, 2023 until May 5, 2023

This solo exhibition is an inviting portrayal of alumnus Nickolai Walko's medically inspired works. The title, "DEEPER" references not only the idea of physically going further into the body but also explores the ever- expansive realm of the mind.

Health Sciences Library, First-floor Gallery

Digital Exhibits

Adèle Clark, Artist and Activist

Adèle Clark (1882-1983), artist and art educator, championed the rights of women and promoted the arts in Virginia. Clark was a founding member of the Virginia women's suffrage movement and longtime president of the Virginia League of Women Voters. She was a progressive reformer, lobbyist and lifelong advocate for racial cooperation.

Adèle Clark, Artist and Activist



Zine Exhibit

Zine exhibit explores wellness themes and creative expressions from the pandemic

Zine Exhibit



Believing in Words: The Larry Levis Papers

Respected poet Larry Levis (1946–1996) taught at VCU at the time of his death. His work continues to influence poets. This exhibit explores his writing process, examining multiple drafts of the same poem.

Believing in Words: The Larry Levis Papers



Medical Artifacts Collection

These highlights from the Medical Artifacts Collection housed in Special Collections and Archives at the Health Sciences Library include surgical instruments, uniforms and medical furniture related to the history of Virginia health care.

Medical Artifacts Collection



Edward H. Peeples Prince Edward County (Va.) Public Schools Collection

This collection includes photographs and other materials from longtime VCU professor and supporter Edward H. Peeples, Jr., Ph.D. (1935–2019), documenting the racially motivated closing of schools in Prince Edward County, Va.

Edward H. Peeples Prince Edward County (Va.) Public Schools Collection



Remembering Theresa Pollak: An Exhibition on the Founder of VCUarts

Theresa Pollak (1899–2002) was a Richmond-born artist and educator instrumental in the founding of the VCU School of the Arts. This exhibit explores her life and work and her impact on VCU history.

Remembering Theresa Pollak: An Exhibition on the Founder of VCUarts

Past Exhibits