Art on Campus
The Center for Visual Arts
The CVA is a dynamic intellectual and physical environment where art is created, exhibited and interpreted. It educates through academic research and practice with art at its core, drawing upon varied disciplines to examine critically cultural issues and artistic concerns.
Art Partnership
The Art department partners with other departments on campus to commission the Art Partnership. Since its initiation 8 significant works have been installed around campus with content pertinent to the works location.
Galleries and Exhibition Space
The Lee Gallery provides the university and surrounding community with access to regional, national and international artists through a variety of exhibitions and special events. These exhibitions examine contemporary issues that underscore academic programs and serve the broader mission of the university. The gallery also showcases the work of undergraduate and graduate art.
Gallery Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed during the summer and all University holidays.
Gallery Location
From Visitors Center to Lee Gallery (total trip is around a mile)
- Leaving the visitors center parking lot, proceed up the hill and veer left towards the Clemson House.
- At the stop sign just after the Clemson House make a left.
- Go down the hill and make your first available left.
- Continue down the hill and make your first right.
- At the stop sign continue towards the traffic light getting into the very left hand lane.
- Continue straight through light and go down the hill. (Methodist Church should be on the right.)
- At the first stoplight make a left onto Williamson Road.
- Continue on Williamson road past the stadium (on the right) and at the top of the hill veer left.
- At stop sign make a right onto Fernow Street.
- Park in the visitor spaces in the cul-de-sac.
Acorn Gallery
The Acorn Gallery received its official designation in the spring of 2012, although it had been in operation for years before its official naming. Named after the creator of the gallery, professor emeritus and former art chair John Acorn, the gallery houses student shows and auxiliary exhibits and events. It is located on the ground level of Lee Hall.
Nature-based Sculpture
The Art department is involved in the nature-based sculpture program at the S.C. Botanical Garden which is on the Clemson campus. Grants fund the installation of nature-based work throughout the gardens.
Fine Art Student Association
The Fine Art Student Association is a student run organization that strives to increase awareness and appreciation of art on campus. Past FASA events include parties, trips, fundraising events and art sales. Membership is open to all Clemson students.