"Kesl and the Collaborators”: works of creative collaboration between Lenny Kesl and other master artists, January 7-February 13, 2008

John Tilton (Clay), David Bell (Metal), Rudy Strohschein (Glass), Sandy Matasick (Silver), John Patterson (Wood), Colquitt Tanner (Clay), Pat Nicelson (Fabric), Gary Haskin (Clay), Ed Holmes (Metal / Granite)

This exhibition celebrated the creative process of collaboration. To learn more about the collaborative process between metal sculptor David Bell and Lenny Kesl, view this short documentary film.

This collection of Cuban work reflects the experiences of two Americans who lived in Cuba from May 2004 through the fall of 2006.  Despite the professional responsibility of providing humanitarian immigration protection to thousands of Cubans fleeing persecution, the diplomat and his wife found common ground with artists who included internationally known painters of contemporary art, formally untrained painters of naive art and artists who crafted their work for tourist consumption on Havana's streets. The collection is unique in that it reflects over two years of interaction between the artists and Americans living and working in Cuba.   The exhibition ran Aug. 31, 2007-Sept. 28, 2007.

To read commentary about the collection and to see additional works from the show click here.

Click here to read Oak Hall History Department Chair. Chris Beckmann's account of touring Cuba first hand.

Click here to read Oak Hall's own, Fernando Castro's account of escaping Cuba via a homemade life raft.

Click here for a select Bibliography about Cuban life, politics and culture.

Works by regionally renowned artists, Gary Borse, Peter Carolin and Ty Tyson.  These three artists examine the Florida landscape with their own unique vision.  Nov. 9 - Dec. 14, 2007

The late Kenneth Kerslake, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida and world renowned printmaker,exhibited his works in one of his final exhibitions October 16 - November 17, 2006

Click here to find out more about the life and work of Kenneth Kerslake. 

Images depicting Australia, Belize, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam and Zambia were on display Jan. 2- Jan. 20, 2007.

Annie Pais and Bill Schaaf  presented the inaugural exhibition at the Cofrin Gallery in August 2006 as they graced our space with their spiritually expressive interpretations of the Florida landscape and those who call it home.

The exhibition was featured on the first episode of the TV show "Gallery" on WUFT in Gainesville. If you missed the program, click here.

This French Artist, now living in Palm Beach Florida, graced our gallery with his monumental scaled abstract paintings and installations from January 31 through February 28, 2007.

“One Island, Two Cultures” is an examination of the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of two nations living on the same island. The majority of the art on display in the exhibition is drawn from Oak Hall School families who have graciously agreed to allow us to share their art collections with the Gainesville community.

The opening event will include a performance by Haitian folk dancers and food from both cultures. Dr. Gerald Murray from the University of Florida department of Anthropology will give an opening gallery talk.

We hope you can join us for this special celebration of the art and culture of these two nations on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.