About The Gallery

The Karl Drerup Art Gallery and Exhibitions Program is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary understanding of art and visual culture. The Karl Drerup Art Gallery exhibits nationally and internationally renowned artists and designers and features annual exhibits of faculty and student works.

The Karl Drerup Gallery is located on the first floor of the Draper and Maynard Building, Main St., Plymouth, NH.

Now Showing

The Pale Fox, Yapilou: The Art of the Dogon Smith

Dogon art is primarily a sculptural expression, largely figurative in subject matter. The themes are based on religious subjects and cultural attributes. Interestingly, such works are kept in the privacy of family homes, largely in secret. Perhaps this is due to the symbolic and ceremonial nature of the work. The Dogon learned early on to work with iron, which adds a complex medium to the strength of the artists’ vision. This exhibition, “The Pale Fox, Yapilou: The Art of the Dogon Smith” is a selection of Dogon art objects made of iron, wood and clay that Professor Hans Guggenheim acquired on his study missions to Mali. These beautiful and fascinating art objects are on display in the Karl Drerup Art Gallery to coincide with Professor Guggenheim’s lecture on the Dogon culture, Tuesday, May 7 at 7pm in Silver Center for the Arts.

Exhibit: May 7 – May 17 in the Karl Drerup Art Gallery, D&M
Lecture: May 7 at 7pm in Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center for the Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design Exhibition

Each year the BFA program in graphic design displays the thesis project of its seniors: a comprehensive commercial identity.  Created and installed by future professionals in graphic design, the exhibit showcases their innovation and creativity with posters, ads, layouts, logos, stationery, packaging design, and more.

April 30-May 14
Opening Reception April 30, 4-6pm

Bachelor of Fine Arts Studio Exhibition

The BFA degree in studio art is for students interested in careers as practicing artists.  During the senior thesis year, students develop a body of work through which they explore a personal range of themes, individual style, techniques, or processes.  A committee of art faculty guides each student’s artistic progress, which culminates in the selection of work featured in the annual year-end exhibition.

April 30-May18
Opening Reception April 30, 4-6pm
Gallery Talk May 7, 4:30-6pm