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DITTMAR MEMORIAL GALLERY

Welcome to Dittmar Memorial Gallery

Dittmar is located on the First Floor of Norris University Center. This student-run gallery space features 5-6 exhibitions per year.

Dittmar Memorial Gallery was named in recognition of the gift by the late Paul O. Dittmar. The mission of the Gallery is to assist with developing and supporting emerging artists. For 50 years Dittmar Gallery has promoted the careers of young artists on campus and artist across the nation. Dittmar Gallery also supports the mission of Norris Center providing cultural inclusion with art representing the diversity of the community.

All Dittmar Events are free. Catered refreshments are provided at all art receptions and RSVPs are not required.

More information about the gallery and exhibitions can be found here. 

 

 

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Hours of Operation 

 
2024-2025 Gallery Hours
Monday - Sunday September 26, 2024 - June 2, 2025     10:00am - 10:00pm daily

 

Closed for Holidays &

Exhibition Changeover
  • October 22 - November 6, 2024
  • Thanksgiving Break - November 28 - 30, 2024
  • Winter Break - December 3, 2024 - January 8, 2025
  • MLK Day - January 20, 2025
  • February 4 - 12, 2025
  • March 11 - April 3, 2025
  • May 3 - 14, 2025

Please note: Dittmar Gallery hours are aligned with Norris Center building hours and is also closed intermittently for installation and deinstallation of exhibitions as stated above.

Please check to see if the building is open when planning your visit.

 

 

Upcoming Exhibitions

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Regal Adornment

Works by Chelsea Bighorn

JANUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Opening Reception

Thursday, January 9, 6:00 - 8:00pm

 

 

This body of work delves further into Bighorn's exploration of adornment in relation to the body and Native American powwow regalia. Growing up having attended many pow wows with her grandmother and sister, Bighorn finds herself returning to those memories of watching the dancers in their brightly colored and embellished outfits. Each of these outings was marked in a growing collection of earrings, of which we purchased at the many different powwows or markets that we attended.

Through observation and the closer study of her own earring collection, Bighorn continues to make fringe pieces. Using different methods of beadwork inspired by the edging of beaded earrings, she create these highly embellished pieces. “Regal Adornment” is the accumulation of her love for earrings, contemporary powwow regalia and the fond memories of attending powwows with her family.

Image: Chelsea Bighorn, Untitled (black fringe), canvas, MX dye, black beads, 36" x 84". Courtesy of the artist.

 

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Dittmar Gallery applications are currently closed. Please check back soon!

 

 

Meet the Staff

Dittmar Supervisors
Dittmar Assistants
  • Jasmine Ametovski - Marketing & Communications Assistant
  • Clare Kirwin - Exhibitions & Gallery Tech Assistant
  • Gabriella Gutierrez - Exhibitions & Gallery Tech Assistant
  • Mingla Sherpa -  Events & Programs Assistant

 

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