Thornton Willis, “Streetwise,” 2010, oil on canvas, 79 x 61 inches, P2018.TW31.

Thornton Willis, “Black Warrior,” 2008, oil on canvas, 70 x 59 inches, P2013TW01.

Thornton Willis, “Gotham Towers,” 2009,oil on canvas, 97 x 70 inches, P2018TW30.

Thornton Willis, “Space Rhyme,” 2009, oil on canvas, 24 x 24 inches, P2018TW20.

Exhibition Schedule 2021-2022

March 31 – May 19, 2022
Exploring Thornton Willis

February 3 – March 11, 2022
Faculty Biennial Exhibition

January 4 – 13, 2022 
True Likeness

September 3 – October 15, 2021
Chromatic Rhythm — James Little: Paintings on Paper

Visiting the Gallery

The SMGA is an essential part of the education and development of UA students and our community. Visitors are welcomed but not required to wear masks inside the gallery. Have questions or need assistance? Contact the gallery at 348-1891 or visit us online. Please check UA’s health website for the most up-to-date information.

Admission to the gallery is free.

Hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters when school is in session. The SMGA is closed during the summer.

Information about visitor parking is available on the UA parking services website. Parking is free on campus in a legal space after business hours. For more information, contact the gallery at (205) 348-1891.

Current and Recent Exhibitions in the Gallery

SMGA Exhibition Archives

About the Gallery

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art at The University of Alabama presents a year-round schedule of changing exhibitions devoted to contemporary art, including works from the Permanent Collection. The gallery, located in Garland Hall, provides artistic and cultural enrichment for the university and West Alabama communities and is committed to representing a diverse range of artistic practices primarily through exhibition and lectureship.

Exhibits and lectures complement degree programs and courses provided by the Department of Art and Art History expressing diversity in visual arts, design, the history of art, and culture. Unique opportunities to experience the visual arts in a professional museum setting connect audiences with regional, national and international exhibitions.

The Permanent Collection

Since 1950, the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, supported by The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences, has collected works on paper, photography, prints, paintings, and small sculpture. The gallery regularly presents exhibitions from this Permanent Collection. Learn more about the Permanent Collection.

Support

Funding support for the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art comes from the department of art and art history and the College of Arts and Sciences. Additional support comes from the Farley Moody Galbraith Endowed Exhibition Fund.

Gallery Staff

William T. Dooley, Director
Vicki Rial, Exhibitions Coordinator

News & Exhibitions

View press releases and news articles about the gallery.

Browse an archive of past exhibitions held at the SMGA.