Dougherty Arts Center

“Recovering the Lost Words” by David Cook, Emily Hansen, Helen Hartman, Danny Martin, Marsha Riti, Emma Schmidt, Anja Thomsen, CJ Williams, “Little Memories ” by Zoee Xiao and “The Classroom” by Darla Barolini, are currently on display at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery.

Save the date to hear from the artists as they discuss the concepts, materials, and processes behind their exhibitions on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 7–9 p.m.

Artists from Recovering the Lost Words will share how their work reconnects viewers to nature through interpretations of words removed from the Oxford Junior Dictionary. Zoee Xiao will discuss how Little Memories draws from shared childhood experiences to celebrate curiosity, wonder, and the beauty of everyday life, while Darla Barolini will speak about how The Classroom explores education, community, and the evolving dynamics between students and educators through painting and installation.

All Julia C. Butridge Gallery events are free and open to the public.

Image 1: “The American Classroom” by Darla Barolini

Image 2: “Slow Afternoon” by Zoee Xiao

Image 3: “Newt” by Danny Martin