Exhibits

TWU Libraries hosts physical exhibits throughout the year and digital exhibits virtually. Exhibits and displays highlight student and faculty work, showcase special collections, promote library holdings, and engage and educate the Texas Woman’s community.

If you are interested in collaborating with the Libraries on an exhibit, please contact Jennifer Morton-Riggs at jmortonriggs@twu.edu.

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Current Physical Exhibits

Blagg-Huey Library- Denton

Blagg-Huey Library: From the Beginning, Honoring 40 Years of History (temporary exhibit)- Den

Celebrating the library’s role in the TWU community through a wide variety of photographs, articles, and artifacts. From the architect's early sketches capturing the style to be incorporated in its design to the use of technology in the new building that was hailed as ahead of its time, this exhibit documents the birth and development of one of the most esteemed libraries in the region.

• Texas Woman's 125th Anniversary (temporary exhibit)- 1st floor, Terrazzo
• First Ladies of Texas Gown Collection (permanent exhibit)- 3rd floor
• Dr. Ann Stuart Children's Collection (permanent exhibit)- 1st floor, Children’s Collection
• Little Chapel in the Woods (permanent exhibit)- 1st floor, Children’s Collection
• Wizard of Oz (permanent exhibit)- 1st floor, Children’s Collection

Dallas Center Library

• Fiction Face-off: Romance vs. Horror – Front display

Past Exhibits

My Black Joy is Black Activism: Black Creations and Happiness as a Medium of Activism (Denton, May 28 – July 28, 2025)

Curated by Taylor Hilley-Carroll, M.A. student in Art History and Visual Culture at TWU, My Black Joy is Black Activism is a celebration of life, resilience, and cultural beauty. Through painting, textile, photography, and mixed media, the artists in this exhibition assert joy as a political and emotional force.

Empowering Through Visual-Storytelling: Rascally Ravens Picture Book Process (Denton, February 24–May 16, 2025)

TWU Professor of Graphic Design & Illustration Sheli Petersen outlines the creative process behind her book Rascally Ravens of Greystone Farm.

Portraying Chronic Illness in Aging Adults (Denton, Houston, 2024-2025)

This installation showcases art pieces that depict chronic illnesses experienced by the aging population. A collaborative effort between TWU's Nursing and Visual Arts departments in Spring 2024, this exhibit demonstrates how visual art can be used to educate the community on healthcare.