art in the libraries
Enriching the connection between WVU Libraries' collections, library services and new ways of seeing, learning and understanding.
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Passion or obsession? Michael Loop's lunchbox collection
Evansdale Library | August 2025 - May 2026
This exhibit features Michael Loop’s vintage lunchbox collection, capturing childhood nostalgia and the cultural impact of lunchboxes in the ’80s and ’90s. Each box tells a story, blending personal memories with historical charm.
Read More on This CollectionCall for alumni artists: submit your reflection on freedom
Submissions due December 31, 2025
WVU alumni artists from all backgrounds and disciplines are invited to submit work exploring the themes of freedom and independence—past, present, and future.
Learn More & SubmitCall for submissions: 2026 faculty/staff exhibit award
Submissions due February 27, 2026
As part of its mission, Art in the Libraries seeks to highlight the art and scholarship of WVU faculty and staff. For this annual award, the Art in the Libraries committee invites current WVU faculty and staff to submit ideas for consideration for an exhibit to visually showcase their scholarship in new and experimental ways.
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