Mission of Lee Gallery

Our mission is to provide a forum for understanding the impact art has on people and cultures and to expand our knowledge about human development and global awareness.

We accomplish this mission by:

• Complementing and enhancing the educational programs offered by the College of Architecture , Arts and Humanities serving the broader mission of the University;
• Promoting the visual arts through exhibitions that explore contemporary issues in art, cultural diversity, new media explorations and collaborative approaches to art making;
• Functioning as a cultural resource providing the university and local community with access to regional, national and international artists;
• Providing visual art of the finest quality and related educational and interpretive programs;
• Serving as a cultural resource for scholars and students within and beyond the University and the Upstate South Carolina region