Making Space

Making Space is a group exhibition showcasing sculpture across diverse mediums, all created at WWU. Curated in collaboration with professors Sasha Petrenko and Ryan Kelly, the show debuts April 23rd at the Viking Union Gallery.

 Join us for the opening reception on April 23rd from 5–7pm — enjoy art, conversation, and snacks!

The exhibition will be on view April 23rd – May 14th, open weekdays from 11am–5pm.

Allergy-free and dietary-restriction-friendly options will be available at this event, however, we can not guarantee zero cross-contamination. Please contact the email provided with any questions. 

AA/EO. 

This event is intended for all participants, including those with visible or non-apparent disabilities.  For disability accommodation(s) please contact Noah at amp.gallery@wwu.edu. Advance notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Further accessibility information is pinned in the comment section. 

[Image Description: Background is 2/3rds white from the top, 1/3rd black at the bottom, creating a “floor” on which one of the sculptures featured in the exhibition stands. It’s a white deer-like creature with four open spikes tipped in red in replacement of its head. Its abdomen has a hole, the inside of which is red. Before the creature sits a red apple. Above is the title “Making Space” in black, followed by “Viking Union Gallery M-F 11-5” To the right is a red circle with white words inside that read: “A group show of sculpture in many mediums made at WWU, curated with help from professors Sasha Petrenko and Ryan Kelly”  Below the sculpture are the dates in white: “April 23 - May 14. Opening reception April 23rd 5-7 PM” The bottom left hand corner contains the AMP logo and the AA/EO statement.]

The VU Gallery is in the Viking Union on the 4th floor. The Viking Union is an ADA-accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast side and northwest side of the building near Garden Street. Elevators provide access to all levels. All-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 351 and 353) and the 7th floor (VU 715 and 716). All-gender AND ADA-accessible bathrooms are available on the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717). There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU. Please refer to the Campus Map and select the ‘Accessibility’ filter for information about the nearest accessible doors, elevators, walkways, routes, and parking spots. Photos of the room and further details can be found on the Viking Union spaces page under the casual spaces tab. Links to both of these resources are available in our bio.