October 12 - November 20 

Exhibit- "At the Whim of the Waters"

Nabb Center

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Marking the opening of the new Nabb Exhibit Gallery, enjoy a dramatic photographic exhibit of Smith Island photographs guest curated by Barbara Bohrer. The exhibit provides a graphic portrayal of the importance of the Chesapeake waters to the island communities, especially Smith Island. Vintage photographs provide an evocative view of a disappearing way of life.

Admission is free and the public is invited.

September 18-November 29:

Exhibit - Clever Corvids: In the Company of Crows

Reception: Friday, September 18, 5-7 p.m.

Ward Museum, Welcome Gallery

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.

Discover a unique gathering of crow carvings and sculpture interpreted by a blend of science, art history and folklore. Long associated with scary stories and dark superstitions, crows and their corvid kin, which include ravens, jays and magpies, are actually intelligent, social and innovative. Their abilities to learn, remember and use insight to solve problems have earned them a place in human literature and mythology. This exhibit brings art, nature and culture together in a celebration of these fascinating birds.

Tickets: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 students; free for students, faculty, and staff with SU ID

For information call 410-742-4988 or visit www.wardmuseum.org

October 13-November 11

Exhibit - The Body Mapping

Fulton Hall Gallery

Receptions: Fridays, September 18, October 16, November 6; 6-8 p.m.

Gallery Talks by Art Historian Ursula Ehrhardt: Wednesday, October 28, Noon (Brown Bag Lunch) & Thursday, November 5, 7 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Organized by Katharine T. Carter & Associates, the exhibit features four nationally acclaimed women artists who use various body marking techniques in their works to symbolize religious, magical or aesthetic significance. In her Muscle Movement Series II-IV (Range of Motion), Kaethe Kauffman strives to make the invisible visible. Tina Blondells portraits depict contemporary women from historical, folkloric and mythological perspectives. Giedre Montvila creates exquisitely rendered drawings in colored pencil using imagery culled from cosmetic and fashion advertising. Eileen Senner makes drawings inspired by ancient Greek vases and their silhouetted figures.

Admission is free and the public is invited.

For information call University Galleries 410-548-2547

October 2-January 24

Exhibit - The Decoys of Long Island

Ward Museum, LaMay Gallery

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reception: At Expo Pig Roast, Friday, October 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Long Islands extensive coastline, barrier beach and salt marches host a variety of water systems that attract an equally wide variety of ducks, geese and shorebirds. Long Island decoy carvers have used many types of materials, including cork from old life preservers and wood from fence posts. This exhibit features a sampling of brant, duck, goose and shorebird forms, as well as an assortment of the regions unusual confidence decoys.

Admission: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 students; free for students, faculty, and staff with SU ID

For information call 410-742-4988 or visit www.wardmuseum.org

November 4-December 23

14th Annual Holiday Gift Bazaar

Atrium Gallery

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Unique gifts and collectables from all over the world are available for purchase. Most items are procured directly from artists or member organizations of the Fair Trade Federation. These organizations purchase products directly from families and cooperatives in Latin America and Africa. Regional artists once again offer signed/numbered prints, stained glass designs, original paintings as well as cards, photographs and hand-made jewelry.

Admission is free and the public is invited.

For information call 410-543-6100

November 11-14 8 p.m.

Performance - SU Dance Company 20th Annual Fall Showcase

Holloway Hall Auditorium

The one-hour program features selected student choreography adjudicated by dance professionals. Reservations are not required. Tickets are sold at the door beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 teens, seniors, SU alumni; free with SU ID & children 12 and under

For information call 410-543-6353 or visit www.salisbury.edu/theatreanddance.