Fine Arts Senior Exhibitions
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KEY DATES - Fall 2026
OUTDATED-Senior Exhibition Signup & Agreement (Spring 2026) was due Sunday, February 1st
OUTDATED-Installation Plan, Spring 2026 (Due for all students on Sunday 3/8)
Exhibition Week Details
- Week 1 (12/1–12/4)
- Install: Monday 12/1 and Tuesday 12/2, 10am-4pm each day
- Deinstall: Friday 12/4, 4-5:30pm
- Reception: Wednesday 12/3, 5-7pm
- Open to the public:
- Wednesday 12/3, 11am-7pm
- Thursday, 12/3 11am-4pm
- Friday 12/4, 11am-4pm
- Week 1 (12/7–12/11)
- Install: Monday 12/7 and Tuesday 12/8, 10am-4pm each day
- Deinstall: Friday 12/11, 4-5:30pm
- Reception: Wednesday 12/9, 5-7pm
- Open to the public:
- Wednesday 12/9, 11am-7pm
- Thursday, 12/10 11am-4pm
- Friday 12/11, 11am-4pm
NOVACK GALLERY FLOOR PLAN
INSTALLATION TOOLS AND HARDWARE
The Exhibition Department keeps the items on the following tool and hardware lists readily available at the Novack Gallery for installation and deinstallation and you can expect to have access to the listed items at the gallery, during your designated installation timeframes. We also have a variety of equipment that is not listed. If you require tools or hardware that are not on these lists you are welcome to Email Installation Manager Manuel Angeja ([email protected]) to ask if we have those items. If we do not have the items you will need to source them from elsewhere or make do with what we have. We may be able to help direct you to a source or suggest other solutions.
Tools
We have limited numbers of some of these tools. Tools with limited numbers are marked (limited #) with the # indicating the amount we have available to use. Items marked limited will need to be shared between all artists during install days. If you anticipate needing access to any of the tools marked limited for long periods of time, please email Manuel Angeja ([email protected]) and let him know so that he can coordinate with the other installing artists ahead of time.
- Hammers
- Drills
- Tape Measures
- 6" Levels
- 2' Levels
- 4' Levels (limited, 4)
- Laser Levels (limited, 2)
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Mat Knives
- Screwdrivers
- Pliers
- Staple Guns (limited, 2)
Hardware
- Screws (black drywall screws, various lengths up to 3")
- Nails (various types and sizes, if you need something specific please ask ahead of time)
- Monofilament (clear and black fishing line)
- Eye Screws (various sizes)
- Picture Hanging Wire
- Picture Hanging Hooks (20 lbs and 40 lbs weight limit)
- Pins
- Push Pins
- Map Pins
- T-Pins
- Clips
- Bulldog Clips
- Binder Clips
- Tape
- Blue Tape
- White Masking Tape
- White Artist Tape
- Staples (for staple gun)
- Museum Wax
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ITEMS AND BEHAVIOR
No Adhesives on Gallery Surfaces except for Artist and Masking Tape
The only adhesives that can be used directly on gallery surfaces include artist tape and masking tape.
The use of any kind of double-sided tape directly on gallery surfaces and fixtures, including walls, floors, ceilings, and pedestals, is prohibited–this includes Command Strips, mounting putty, glue dots, and any similar product.
or Com product directly on gallery surfaces and fixtures, including but not limited to walls, floors, ceilings, or pedestals, is prohibited. These products tend to cause damage that is more difficult to repair cleanly than typical pins, screws, or nails. If your project requires the use of a double sided tape or command strip style product contact Manuel Angeja at [email protected] to learn about how to use masking tape with double sided tape to protect artwork and gallery surfaces or to develop an alternative plan.No Smoking
Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited inside the Campus Gallery, or in an outdoor area within 20 feet of a main entrance.
No Drawing or Painting Directly on Gallery Surfaces
Drawing and/or painting on gallery walls, ceilings, and floors is not allowed.
Zero-tolerance Drug Policy
Pursuant to the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989, the unlawful possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on the Campus Gallery premises, which is located on city property.
No Open Flames
All open flames for installations, exhibitions, performances or otherwise are prohibited inside the Campus Gallery.
No Aerial Performances
Aerial performances are prohibited. This includes performances that include climbing.
No Hazardous Materials
Hazardous and flammable materials are prohibited from being brought on or about the Campus Gallery.
No Bodily Fluids
In accordance with health code regulations, bodily fluids of any kind must not be used in any exhibition, event or performance on the property.
No Confetti or Glitter
The use or distribution of confetti or glitter is prohibited on or about the Property. Failure to comply with this policy may result in a $300 cleaning fee.
No Fog or Haze Machines
The use or distribution of a fog or haze making device is prohibited on or about the Property.
Notify CCA Exhibitions of Explicit Content
If there is any nudity, violence, or potentially offensive language in any of your exhibition’s content CCA Exhibitions must be notified in advance so that we can work with you to make sure content is properly labeled and our Gallery Assistants are equipped to interpret the material for visitors. The galleries are public facing, and we need to be considerate to all audiences. By no means will work be censored, but it is important for the gallery staff to be prepared to notify visitors of work that they may not necessarily want to directly engage with.
Notify CCA Exhibitions of Organic Matter, Fluids, and Scents
Organic materials, fluids, and scents must be approved by CCA Exhibitions before be included in your installation. You must include a description of these components in your Senior Exhibition Installation Plan or otherwise communicate them to CCA Exhibitions no later than two weeks before your first installation date in order for them to be considered for approval.
SENIOR EXHIBITION IMAGES
The Exhibitions Department maintains a Flickr account and regularly updates it with photos from each exhibition that it supports. Below are links the albums of each senior exhibition that took place over the past few years.
Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Senior Exhibitions
These exhibitions were held at the CCA Campus Gallery.
- Fall 2023 Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, Part 1
- Fall 2023 Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, Part 2
- Spring 2024 Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, Week 1
- Spring 2024 Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, Week 2
- Spring 2024 Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, Week 3
- 2024 Spring Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, Week 4
- 2024 Spring Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, Week 5
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Senior Exhibitions
These exhibitions were held at SOMArts Cultural Center.