Davis Gallery Exhibition: Journeys: DU Alumni Artists 1987-2025
2026-01-22 08:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 (America/Denver) | Davis Gallery, 2121 E Asbury Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80210
Journeys: DU Alumni Artists 1987-2025

The Davis Gallery and DU’s School of Art and Art History are proud to present “Journeys: DU Alumni Artists 1987- 2025” featuring over 20 artists who studied under acclaimed artist and long-time DU painting professor Deborah Howard who will retire at the end of this year. Since joining the University of Denver in 1987, Deborah has inspired generations of artists and, in turn, found inspiration through teaching and collaboration with students, which she describes as the wellspring of her most meaningful work.

This exhibition runs concurrently with a survey exhibition of Deborah’s work on view in DU’s Vicki Myhren Gallery (January 15 through March 15, 2026).

On view January 22 – February 22, 2026

Featured Artists:

Patricia Aaron

Emma Beech

Mark Brausell

Justin Bravo

David Clark

Austin Fowler

Sarah Fukami

Amy Guadagnoli

Cassandra Lillard

Wangui Maina

Laurel McMechan

Mo Nguyen

Kathryn Oberdorfer

Barth Quenzer

Julia Rymer-Brucker

Lilian Schaffer

Naomi Scheck

Faith Williams

Echoes and Journeys Opening Receptions
2026-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Shwayder Art Building, 2121 E Asbury Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80210
Kick off 2026 by celebrating the opening of two new exhibitions!

Our first exhibitions of 2026 both honor artist Deborah Howard who has served as DU’s painting professor since 1987 and will retire at the end of this year. Join us to celebrate Deborah and her lineage of talented students.

Free parking is available in Lot L across the street from Shwayder Art Building.

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In the Vicki Myhren Gallery:

Echoes

Echoes features a survey of work by acclaimed artist and long-devoted DU faculty member Deborah Howard. This exhibition honors Deborah’s remarkable career as an artist and educator, celebrating nearly four decades of creative and academic contributions.

On view January 15 – March 15, 2026

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In the Davis Gallery:

Sarah Fukami, 09657A (Hirosawa Frank) III, 2017. Photo plate lithography, screen printing and laser cutting on paper.

Journeys: DU Alumni Artists 1987–2025

In honor of Deborah Howard’s retirement, the School of Art and Art History is proud to present “Journeys: DU Alumni Artists 1987- 2025” featuring some of Deborah’s former students.

On view January 22 – February 22, 2026
