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Radford University Art Museum

The Radford University Art Museum (RUAM) is dedicated to creating an inclusive and enriching environment where students, the university community and the public can engage with and learn from original works of art. Since its establishment, RUAM has been committed to promoting visual literacy as part of a comprehensive education, offering programming that is both locally connected and globally relevant.

 

Exhibitions

Free and open to the public

Presenting a year-round schedule of exhibitions by students, faculty and regional artists. As always, there is no admission fee and our galleries and receptions are open to the public!

Galleries and Hours

Our focus is on exhibiting, studying, acquiring and preserving high-quality art across various media, representing diverse cultures and artistic traditions from around the world.

The Radford University Art Museum system currently has three main gallery spaces and two smaller exhibition spaces.

Explore the Permanent Collection

The Radford University Art Museum houses approximately 2,500 works, including 200+ student pieces and notable collections from prominent artists, estates and foundations.

Selu Scenery Workshops

Radford University Art Museum’s plein air workshop series is back! Enjoy free artistic workshops in the beautiful setting of Radford University’s Selu Nature Conservancy. Workshops feature various art media (ex: painting, drawing, photography) and occur outdoors (plein air!) once a month at Radford University’s Selu Conservancy.

Registration is required and free for all participants, including students and the Radford community. Space is limited. Please register by email at RUartmuseum@radford.edu  or call the Art Museum Office at 540-831-5754. 

  • Brett LaGue
    September 27
    10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Getting the most from one location: composition planning for all painting media
  • Margaret Sue Turner Wright
    October 26
    1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
    Plein air painting: sunsets and nocturnes

Contact the Art Museum

Parking at the Art Museum at the Covington Center

  • From I-81 South take Exit 109 toward Radford (this is Tyler Avenue)
  • Go 3.3 miles to Jefferson Street, which is at the third traffic light
  • Turn right
  • Drive six blocks to Downey Street.
  • Turn left on Downey Street and park in Lot S (on the right). The Covington Center is on Downey kitty corner from the parking lot.
  • Enter the building where the four columns are. The gallery entrance is at the far right of the oval lobby.
  • On weekends and after 6 p.m., visitors may park in lots without a visitor parking permit. At other times you may call ahead 540-831-5754 for a free permit or find parking on the nearby streets. Visitors may also pay to park in the coin-operated metered spaces (30-minute limit 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in Lot A and Lot B (in front of Martin Hall) without a permit at any time.

For information about parking regulations and Radford Transit schedules, please see the Parking Services page.

Phone:
540-831-5754
Address:

P. O. Box 6980
Radford University
Radford, VA 24142

Location:

Physical Locations:

  • Radford University Art Museum in the Covington Center
  • Radford University Art Museum on Tyler: 214 Tyler Street, Radford, Virginia

 

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