Public reception to be held 2-5 p.m. CT on Feb. 5 in Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery.
by Duane Bonifer
COLUMBIA, KY. (01/28/2026) The creativity and diverse artistic expressions of Lindsey Wilson University faculty and staff are now on display through Feb. 27 in the university’s Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery.
The second annual Lindsey Wilson faculty-staff gallery show, dubbed “The heART of LWU,” features creative works by seven Lindsey Wilson faculty and staff members from across the university’s A.P. White Campus. The variety of media on display includes paintings, sculptures, poetry and photography.
“This exhibit is a beautiful representation of Lindsey Wilson’s liberal arts roots,” said art instructor Karly Flynn ’17, who curated the show and is also coordinator of the university’s art program. “This show is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to immerse themselves in the vibrant artistic expressions that make our campus community so unique.”
A gallery reception will be held from 2-5 p.m. CT on Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Begley Gallery, which is housed in the W.W. Slider Humanities Center. The reception, which will feature light refreshments, is free and open to the public.
“It will be an inspiring afternoon to celebrate the diverse and imaginative works of our faculty and staff exhibitors,” said Flynn. “It will be a great chance to meet the exhibitors and learn the stories behind their works.”
Flynn is among the seven artists who have pieces featured in the show. The other six Lindsey Wilson employees who have works in the show are: Director of Writing Consultation Todd Hunter Campbell, School of Professional Counseling Dean Jeff Crane, music professor Gerald Chafin, English instructor Caleb Dempsey-Richardson, Dean of Admissions Traci Pooler ’91 and art professor Tim Smith.
“The heART of LWU” is on display in the Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery through Feb 27. The Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery is located in the Lindsey Wilson University W.W. Slider Humanities Center. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. CT Monday-Friday and by special appointment.
“The heART of LWU,” an exhibit of works by Lindsey Wilson University faculty and staff, includes several hand-turned wooden bowls created by Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling Dean Jeff Crane. The exhibit is on display through Feb. 27 in the university’s Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery in the W.W. Slider Humanities Center.
Lindsey Wilson University is a vibrant liberal arts university in Columbia, Kentucky. Founded in 1903 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the mission of Lindsey Wilson is to serve the educational needs of students by providing a living-learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring and Christian concern where every student, every day, learns and grows and feels like a real human being. Lindsey Wilson offers 28 undergraduate majors, five graduate programs and a doctoral program. The university’s 29 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams have won more than 120 team and individual national championships.
(Duane Bonifer – Lindsey Wilson University)