#  Gutman Gallery 

 



##  An art gallery that is passionate about education. 

Gutman Gallery is committed to showcasing art within a learning environment. Our gallery is located in a multi-use space on the first floor of Gutman Library, and we are very proud of the role that it plays in making the space more inclusive by fostering a robust and welcoming atmosphere that encourages learning and creativity.



 

 

 

       ![Gutman Gallery Exhibit](/sites/g/files/omnuum12231/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-10/Gutman%20Gallery.jpg?itok=swiYkXhw) 

 

 



 

 



 

##  View Past Exhibits 

 



  [### Step Into Art 2026

 ](/exhibit/step-into-art-2026)Spring 2026

Mother Caroline Academy sixth graders present their *Step Into Art* self-portraits and writing inspired by contemporary artist Gio Swaby.

May 3 - May 29, 2026



 

 

   ![Self-portraits of Mother Carline Academy sixth-graders for the annual 2026 exhibit](/sites/g/files/omnuum12231/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/SIA-MCA-2026-postcard-FRONT%20copy2.png?itok=BTVcw5Tu) 

 



 

 

   [### Chinese Empresses - Watercolor Paintings on Silk by Xiang Li

 ](/exhibit/chinese-empresses-xiang-li)Fall 2025

Experience the breathtaking work of artist Xiang Li, in a captivating exhibition celebrating historical empresses of China in intricately hand-painted on silk using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques.

September 25 - November 30, 2025



 

 

   ![Watercolor on silk painting of Empresses Liu and Dou of the Tang Dynasty riding large birds or dragons](/sites/g/files/omnuum12231/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/Empresses%20Liu%20and%20Dou%20Tang%20Dynasty.png?itok=Ed2UcGn-) 

 



 

 

   [### Step Into Art 2025

 ](/exhibit/step-into-art-2025)Spring 2025

Mother Caroline Academy 6th grade students respond to the textile portraits of artist Gio Swaby with an exhibition of art and writing.

May 3 – 22, 2025



 

 

   ![Step Into Art group of self-portraits ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12231/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/2025_Step_Into_Art_thumbnail.jpg?h=1c7a023c&itok=2fdiiRsE) 

 



 

 

   [### Harvard Staff Art Show

 ](/harvard-staff-art-show)Spring 2024

The Gutman Library Gallery hosted over 90 artworks by over 50 staff artists.

May 6 - June 10, 2024



 

 

   ![Colorful images displayed in a gallery, titled Dancing in the Frames, and created by artist Simon Demosthene](/sites/g/files/omnuum12231/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/2024%20Staff%20Art%20Show.png?itok=nHmoSDor) 

 



 

 

   [### Every Luminous Inch

 ](/exhibit/every-luminous-inch)Summer 2025

An HGSE Language and Literacy alumna,  Ed.M. '09. Julie's work is comprised of mixed media paintings of unsung landscapes both in New England and the Pacific Northwest.

June 3 - August 28, 2025



 

 

   ![Every Luminous Inch exhibit banner containing three pieces from Julie Baer's artwork](/sites/g/files/omnuum12231/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/2025%20Every%20Luminous%20Inch%20Hero.jpg?h=be01367b&itok=9SGfG8R7)