O'Connor Art Gallery
The mission of the O’Connor Art Gallery is to present the Dominican University academic community with timely, relevant and focused contemporary art exhibitions that foster critical and thoughtful dialogue across disciplines. Located in Lewis Hall, steps away from many of the art department’s studios and classrooms, the gallery is particularly accessible to art students as a space for intimate engagement and reflection. In addition to curated exhibitions, the gallery is the site of an annual juried student show and senior thesis exhibitions.
The gallery is open to the public during the academic year.
- Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday by appointment.*
Free and all are welcome.
For information, please contact Jennifer Mannebach, director, at galleryinfo@dom.edu.
Location: Lewis Hall, Fourth Floor.
*Please note that guests may have to access Lewis Hall through the side entry of the library on Saturdays.
ON EXHIBIT
Layers of Renaissance
April 8–28
Reception
Friday, April 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Senior Capstone Exhibition featuring the work of graduating seniors from art and design disciplines. At the reception, students will have an opportunity to talk about their work.
Layers of Renaissance
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Presentation at Scholarship & Ideas Expo
Senior art and design students will display their work at this campus-wide annual event.
PAST EXHIBITS
2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
February 25-March 25
Reception and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, February 25, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The Annual Student Juried Exhibition is open to all currently enrolled Dominican University students. Sponsored by the O'Connor Gallery and the Department of Art & Design, awards will be given in multiple categories, showcasing a variety of media.
Something in the Air
Featuring artists from Arts of Life and Little City Foundation
January 14–February 18
Reception: Wednesday, January 14, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Artists Talk: 4:30 p.m.
Image Clockwise from left: Joe Flasch, Untitled 13; Charles Beinhoff, Flying Shoes; Andrew Sloane, Boathouse in Maine; Bill Lilly, White Snake; Susan Pasowicz, Something in the Air
Featured Artists
Ariée, Charles Beinhoff, Tarik Echols, Joe Flasch, Cole Fox, Harold Jeffries, Brian Kaplan, Marcus Imani Kennedy, Bill Lilly, Susan Pasowicz, Angelo LaPietra, Jeanne Reindl, Andrew Sloan, Luke Tauber
Palpable
Julieta Beltran Lazo, Vesna Jovanovic, Bobbi Meier, SHENEQUA
November 12–December 17
Reception: Wednesday, November 12, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Artist Talk: 4:30 p.m.
Images (clockwise from upper left):
Jovanovic, Fan Dancer
Meier, Decorum
SHENEQUA, Red Wine Drip
Beltrán Lazo, Ghosts Come in Pairs