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I will carry you over on my back: 2026 Fall MFA Show

Jacob Lawrence Gallery I will carry you over on my back, this year’s iteration of our annual fall MFA show, mediates on accumulation, the underground, labor & capacity, and the movement of systems and objects toward loss, disrepair, and failure. Spanning performance, installation, sound art, and found object sculpture, we look forward to sharing all that Jayden Dukes, Gaeun Kim, Cameron McGaff, and Skye Amber O’Brien have been working on. Paired with the exhibition, the cohort has produced a publication featured a commissioned essay by Troy Sherman. The publication will printed in an edition of 300 and will be available for free in the gallery. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026.

I will carry you over on my back: 2026 Fall MFA Show – Opening

Jacob Lawrence Gallery Join us for the opening celebration of our first exhibition of the year! I will carry you over on my back, this year’s iteration of our annual fall MFA show, mediates on accumulation, the underground, labor & capacity, and the movement of systems and objects toward loss, disrepair, and failure. Spanning performance, installation, sound art, and found object sculpture, we look forward to sharing all that Jayden Dukes, Gaeun Kim, Cameron McGaff, and Skye Amber O’Brien have been working on. Paired with the exhibition, the cohort has produced a publication featured a commissioned essay by Troy Sherman. The publication will printed in an edition of 300 and will be available for free in the gallery. Be the first to get a copy by attending the opening party. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Estado Novo

Division of Art History Amid the global resurgence of religious nationalism, the exhibition critically revisits Portugal’s Catholicism-based dictatorial regime, Estado Novo (1933–1974), through a contemporary lens. Curated by Nikoloz Nadirashvili (PhD Candidate, Art History), the show features Gabriel Siams (Brazil/Portugal), Paulo Mendes (Portugal), Daniel Padrino (Venezuela/Portugal), and Aura (Portugal), whose multimedia works unsettle conventional notions of spirituality, family, work ethic, homeland, and, ultimately, authority. The project is supported by a grant from 4Culture.  After 5:00 pm, please enter through the School loading dock door. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Basement Galleries [009, 010]. Accessibility Contact: Liisa Peterson, liisap@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events. Target Audience: school community and general public. Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Mexican Muralism and Networks of Solidarity

Jacob Lawrence Gallery Please join us for Mexican Muralism and Networks of Solidarity: "The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination" in Seattle and Beyond, a conversation between Dr. Jennifer Jolly (Ithaca College) and Dr. Gigi Peterson (SUNY Cortland), moderated by Swagato Chakravorty (The Henry Art Gallery). This conversation situates Pablo O Higgins' 1945 mural, currently on display at the University of Washington, in the larger context of mural making and international organizing to explore the conditions and contradictions that conspired to make this form of expression a radical, if imperfect, tool for social change. This event is part of the 7th triennial conference of the Association for Latin American Art taking place at Alder Hall auditorium (Oct 8-11). Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: The Division of Art History in the SoA+AH+D, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies program (LACS), the Simpson Center for the Humanities, the Floyd and Delores Jones Endowed Fund for the Arts, the Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University, and the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation. Target Audience: SoA+AH+D and LACS students, faculty, staff, and ALAA conference attendees. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM.

Join the College of Arts & Sciences Team for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash

Calling All Arts & Sciences Dawgs! Join fellow alumni, students, friends, artists, scientists, historians, philosophers, writers and curious minds of the College of Arts & Sciences for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash on Sunday, October 18! Part campus tour, part reunion, and all Dawg pride, you'll partake in a little interdisciplinary running through the heart of the UW, passing favorites like the Liberal Arts Quadrangle, Denny Hall, and the site of the future Chemical Sciences Building. Bring your Arts & Sciences spirit and we'll bring the one-of-a-kind bandanas (picture below) for everyone who signs up to join the College's team for the 10K run, 5K run/walk, or Husky Pups Run. A portion of your registration fee helps support the UW Alumni Association’s general scholarship fund. Race registration usually sells out before the event, so don't delay. Sign up to be on the College of Arts & Sciences team for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash here. In addition, visit the College of Arts & Sciences tent for fun,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: casevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Sunday, October 18, 2026. For more info visit runsignup.com.

Liberation Book Club

Jacob Lawrence Gallery This year-long program series hopes to honor the gallery’s commitment to social justice and to gather community to think about the work of liberation through shared texts, art, film, music, conversation, and workshops. Each month, the club will approach the topic of liberation from several perspectives. Unlike your traditional book club, all the reading and study happens together, and preparation is not required. Come ready to attend a workshop, engage with a piece of art, or chat over a shared meal. We look forward to being in community with you. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Student Activities. Workshops. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Liberation Book Club

Jacob Lawrence Gallery This year-long program series hopes to honor the gallery’s commitment to social justice and to gather community to think about the work of liberation through shared texts, art, film, music, conversation, and workshops. Each month, the club will approach the topic of liberation from several perspectives. Unlike your traditional book club, all the reading and study happens together, and preparation is not required. Come ready to attend a workshop, engage with a piece of art, or chat over a shared meal. We look forward to being in community with you. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Student Activities. Workshops. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Liberation Book Club

Jacob Lawrence Gallery This year-long program series hopes to honor the gallery’s commitment to social justice and to gather community to think about the work of liberation through shared texts, art, film, music, conversation, and workshops. Each month, the club will approach the topic of liberation from several perspectives. Unlike your traditional book club, all the reading and study happens together, and preparation is not required. Come ready to attend a workshop, engage with a piece of art, or chat over a shared meal. We look forward to being in community with you. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Student Activities. Workshops. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.