James David Brooks Gallery

Experience Art at the James David Brooks Gallery

The James David Brooks Gallery is an exhibition space for students, faculty, and visiting artists, located in Wallman Hall on Fairmont State University’s campus. Operated by the Department of Architecture, Art and Design, the gallery connects creative learning with opportunities to experience art in person.

Exhibitions invite students and community members to explore different perspectives, engage with artists, and discover the work taking shape at Fairmont State and beyond. For students, the gallery also connects classroom and studio learning with the professional practice of presenting work to an audience.

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Art, Ideas, & Community Come Together Here

Location:

Wallman Hall

Hours:

Monday-Friday

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Exhibition Schedule

Fall 2026

Exhibition Title	Dates
Silas Spellman	October 6-23
Fairmont State University Graphic Design Senior Show	October 26-30
Kailey Reed Senior Show	November 2-6
Jaztyn Messina Senior Show	November 9-13
Mandalaia Krantz Senior Show	November 16-20
Elijah Osha-Wellings Senior Show	November 30-Decemeber 4
Kaylee Chadderton Senior Show	December 7-11

Spring 2027

Exhibition Title	Dates
The Artists of Thomas, WV	January 19-Feburary 19 (Install Week of January 11-15)
Just A Jar/Artichoke Bobby and Sara Rosenburg	March 1-April 2 (Install Week Feburary 22-26)
Senior Show TBD	April 12-16
Senior Show TBD	April 19-23
Senior Show TBD	April 26-30
Senior Show TBD	May 3-7

Learning Through the Gallery

The James David Brooks Gallery extends learning beyond the classroom and studio. Through exhibitions and engagement with practicing artists, students connect their creative work with the processes of presenting, interpreting, and sharing art.

As part of the Department of Architecture, Art and Design, the gallery supports work-based learning and introduces the professional and entrepreneurial dimensions of a creative practice.

Gallery Highlights

A students looking at sculptures in a gallery

Student & Faculty Exhibitions

Experience creative work from the Fairmont State community. Exhibitions give students and faculty a setting to share their ideas, engage audiences, and contribute to the artistic life of campus.

A visiting artist talking to someone in the gallery

Visiting Artists

Encounter different approaches, media, and perspectives through visiting artist exhibitions. These experiences connect students and visitors with the work and practice of artists beyond campus.

Work-Based Learning

Connect studio learning with exhibition practice. Preparing and presenting work helps students develop professional skills in communicating their ideas and considering how audiences experience art.

Faculty handing certificates to a student in a gallery

Arts Entrepreneurship

Explore how creative work becomes part of a professional practice. The gallery provides a context for learning about presenting artwork, building visibility, and developing relationships with audiences and the arts community.

Plan Your Visit

Visit the James David Brooks Gallery in Wallman Hall on Fairmont State University’s campus.

Location

Wallman Hall

Fairmont State University
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554

Parking & Accessibility

Plan your arrival using the campus map and accessible directions to Wallman Hall and the gallery.

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Explore Architecture, Art and Design

The gallery is part of Fairmont State’s Department of Architecture, Art and Design, connecting academic study, creative practice, and public engagement. Explore the department’s programs to learn more about opportunities to study and create at Fairmont State.

Explore Our Programs

Studio Art Graphics Design Architecture Architecture MA

Contact Information

James David Brooks Gallery

Department of Architecture, Art and Design

Elizabeth Urse

Assistant Professor of Art in Studio Art, Gallery Co-Director

ehaney@fairmontstate.edu

Jeff Hindal

Instructor of Art; Drawing & Printmaking, Gallery Co-Director

Jeff.Hindal@fairmontstate.edu