Category: Exhibitions

A display of three pieces from Professor Emeritus Tim Lloyd’s Prairie series, made with natural materials found in Carleton’s Arboretum.

Arboretum staff find all sorts of things in their work on the land. From archaeological artifacts such as bottles left by careless students after parties in years gone by, to…

Carleton professor, visual artist, and alumnus David Lefkowitz ’85 originally created the Cowling Arboretum Contemplative Transit System (C.A.C.T.S) map in 2009. On first glance it appears to take the form…

The Carleton Herbarium was officially established in the 1920s, but contains specimens dating back to the late 19th century. Arboretum Director Nancy Braker and student workers continue to add to…

An exhibit of materials from the college archives spanning 100 years: from the nineteenth-century germination of the idea of a college arboretum through the evolution it has undergone to become the Arb we know and love today.

An exhibition of prints by artist and educator John-Mark Schlink, Monuments is a collection of aquatint etchings evoking architectural forms. This display is dedicated to his father, Terrance J. Schlink, an architect who worked on a number of buildings on Carleton’s campus.

Made for a class with Professor Emeritus Fred Hagstrom, this screenprinted book juxtaposes whimsical graphics with a haunting story of family relationships.

In celebration of Peter H. Schultz’s 60th reunion year, this exhibit presents a selection from the Peter H. and Barbara W. Schultz Visualizing the Moon Collection, highlighting works that present disproved, fictional, or fraudulent theories of celestial objects. 

A display of photographs taken by students during off-campus study programs. These were selected from over 310 contest entries and taken over 60 unique journeys. Together, they capture a snapshot of the sights, textures, and spirit of students’ experiences beyond campus.

Opening May 15th: a bilingual exhibit curated by the students enrolled in FR303 “That’s Entertainment!” with Assistant Professor of French Katharine Hargrave in collaboration with Gould Library Special Collections and Exhibitions

Nox by Anne Carson explores her experience of grief after the death of her estranged brother. It is currently on display in the Reference Room.

A selection of books drawn from Gould Library’s Special Collections, spanning almost 150 years and featuring sewing model samples, instruction manuals, a Froebel album, and artist’s books.