Brock University Library

An exhibition of work by alumni Emily Au and Taylor Elliott at the Visual Arts Gallery, January 2024

OTHER MINDS: The World in Translation - 22/23 Walker Cultural Leader Series
Featuring Canadian contemporary artists Andy Patton and Janice Gurney

An exhibition of work by two alumni; Kaitlyn Roberts (Periods) and Sarah Martin (The First Girl) in the Visual Arts Gallery (MIW), February 2024

This exhibit examines the varied uses of postcards using examples from Archives and Special Collections.

This exhibit examines some of the groups and individuals committed to preserving Niagara's unique lands, waterfalls, rivers, and history.

In March 2022, artist Landon Mackenzie conducted two workshops (a verbal one and a visual one) at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Participants were invited to reflect on how the self reacts to the pandemic experience of lockdowns and restricted use of space outside one’s own four walls.

Reading the Middle Ages omeka site was created by Teresa Russo for students to display their research and creative projects in the Humanities course, Reading the Middle Ages: The Heroic and the Chivalric (MARS/ENGL2P95), offered by the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MARS) with the English Department.

The instructor also received funds through the Experiential Learning Department and CEWIL/ECAMT Canada program for a class service project which will be shared with the community under Teaching Resources.

This exhibit explores the events of the Rebellion of 1837-38 in Niagara and the lingering effect this had on the relationship between the United States and the British Colony of Canada. William Lyon Mackenzie's retreat to Navy Island after his failed rebellion in Toronto, and the ensuing events that brought Canada and the United States to the brink of war, are examined.

Port Dalhousie, today, is popular for its beaches, the carousel and the colourful Lakeside Park. “Reconstructing Port Dalhousie” will focus on Port Dalhousie as an important shipping harbor as well as how it became known for its recreation. This online exhibit features collections that date back to the 18th century and are from Brock University Archives, St. Catharines Museum, and Ontario Archives.

The issues of the Brock Alumni magazine Surgite are included. There are specific articles within the publications that are highlighted.

Virtual Exhibit for VISA 4F06

An exhibition of work by Visual Art students, Nimea Ariana and Mary Ivison, who were both recipients of the 2022-23 Medland and Green Inspiring Artists Bursary, November 2023

Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff went off to World War One in 1916. He was killed in action on the July 13, 1918 as a member of the 116th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment). His grave is in Wailly Orchard Cemetery. Wailly is a village about six kilometers south-west of Arras in France.

This exhibit examines some of the highlights of Samuel Jarvis' life and career, using material found in Brock University Archives and Special Collections.

This exhibit examines the highlights of the political career of Sean O'Sullivan (1952-1989), who entered public life at age twenty. The influence that Canadian Prime Minster John Diefenbaker had on O'Sullivan's political aspirations and career is also explored.

An exhibition of work by the 2024 graduating students of VISA 4F06 (Honours), at the Visual Arts Gallery and Niagara Artists Centre, April 2024

This is based on receipts from the Woodruff Family Fonds. The receipts are dated from 1876-1888. We follow the Woodruff family as they shop and do business in the core of downtown St. Catharines, Ontario.

Six artists make arbitrary lists as a starting point to generate visual and textual content and reflect on the creative process. The outcome is a series of disconcerting yet coherent sets of photographs and short statements.

July - October Canada Summer Games Grant projects by Amy Friend and Donna Szoke

The city of St. Catharines has a unique spelling. There are many theories about of the origins of the spelling. The most interesting one is that the city was named in honour of a woman. This exhibit highlights the many early female inhabitants of the city that also used this unique spelling of their name.

An exhibition of student work from VISA 2F05 Introduction to Sculpture

A selection of digitized photographs from the St. Catharines Standard / Niagara Falls Review Fonds.

Stamford, Ontario was an idyllic village in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Businesses and tourist trade were integral to its development. This is a brief history based on the Stamford area focusing on the Stamford Green Plaza and the Town and Country Plaza as well as other relevant businesses.

A look at the several scrapbooks held in the Brock University Archives and Special Collections. The exhibit will highlight several of the scrapbooks and some of the interesting items that were saved in these albums.

VISA Gallery Exhibit - March 2022