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103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 United States Get Directions
205-348-1891

Current Exhibition

Sharon Butler, "The Day Before," oil on linen, 36 x 48 inches. Image courtesy of the artist.

Sharon Butler: March

February 27 through April 5, 2024

ARTIST LECTURE March 20, 3-4 PM, Camellia Rm., Gorgas Library
RECEPTION March 20, 4-6 PM, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art
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Upcoming Exhibition

Peeping through the Doors and Windows: Selections from the Permanent Collection

April 22 through June 14, 2024

RECEPTION April 23, 4-6 PM
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Past Exhibitions

2024 Faculty Biennial Exhibition

January 11 - February 12, 2024

PERFORMANCE February 7, 12 noon-1 pm: Holland Hopson and Hank Lazer, music and poetry

Women of Mokuhanga

October 17 - November 30, 2023

Tom Stanley: Painting and Drawing and Discovering a Practice

August 31 - October 3, 2023

April Vollmer, "Spider Quadrille," 2001, woodcut on Kizuki hanga, reduction print, printed in quarters, edition of 11, 26 x 26 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

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.

Hours

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. For more information, contact the gallery at (205) 348-1891.

Current and Recent Exhibition Press Releases

SMGA Exhibition Archives

About the Gallery

works of art in storage
Works of art in storage in the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art's Permanent Collection.
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. 
Events at this venue
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Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents Peeping through the Doors and Windows: Selections from the Permanent Collection, April 22-June 15, 2024. The public is invited to a reception, Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through May 3. Hours May 6 through June 14 are 10:00 a.m.-2:00

Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents Peeping through the Doors and Windows: Selections from the Permanent Collection, April 22-June 15, 2024. The public is invited to a reception, Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through May 3. Hours May 6 through June 14 are 10:00 a.m.-2:00

Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents Peeping through the Doors and Windows: Selections from the Permanent Collection, April 22-June 15, 2024. The public is invited to a reception, Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through May 3. Hours May 6 through June 14 are 10:00 a.m.-2:00

SMGA RECEPTION: Permanent Collection

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents Peeping through the Doors and Windows: Selections from the Permanent Collection, April 22-June 15, 2024. The public is invited to a reception, Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through May 3. Hours May 6 through June 14 are 10:00 a.m.-2:00

Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents Peeping through the Doors and Windows: Selections from the Permanent Collection, April 22-June 15, 2024. The public is invited to a reception, Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through May 3. Hours May 6 through June 14 are 10:00 a.m.-2:00

Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

SMGA EXHIBITION: Permanent Collection

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art presents Peeping through the Doors and Windows: Selections from the Permanent Collection, April 22-June 15, 2024. The public is invited to a reception, Tuesday, April 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through May 3. Hours May 6 through June 14 are 10:00 a.m.-2:00

Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Sharon Butler: March

SMGA EXHIBITION: Sharon Butler: March

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition, Sharon Butler: March, February 27 through April 5, 2024. Butler will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. in the Camellia Room of Gorgas Library (2nd floor). There will be a reception for the artist following the lecture in the

Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Sharon Butler: March

SMGA EXHIBITION: Sharon Butler: March

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition, Sharon Butler: March, February 27 through April 5, 2024. Butler will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. in the Camellia Room of Gorgas Library (2nd floor). There will be a reception for the artist following the lecture in the

Event Series SMGA EXHIBITION: Sharon Butler: March

SMGA EXHIBITION: Sharon Butler: March

Sarah Moody Gallery of Art 103 Garland Hall, 700 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition, Sharon Butler: March, February 27 through April 5, 2024. Butler will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. in the Camellia Room of Gorgas Library (2nd floor). There will be a reception for the artist following the lecture in the