FOURTH FLOOR EXHIBIT SPACE

Hours | Exhibit Schedule

The Fourth Floor Exhibit Space is currently under renovation and is closed at this time,
and is scheduled to reopen soon.

In April of 2004, Prairie View A&M University opened the doors of the fourth Floor Space. Located on the fourth floor of the John B. Coleman Library, this is the university's first official art gallery. This space is a multi-faceted gallery and designed to feature three exhibits concurrently. The Wilhelmina Delco Story and the university's collection of African art objects are permanent installations. The third feature of the gallery is a central aisle that functions as a rotating exhibition space and features a different art exhibition every two to three months.

Standing as a montage of photographs, articles, documents, and personal memorabilia, is The Wilhelmina Delco Story. This permanently encased installation celebrates the life and legacy of Wilhelmina Ruth Fitzgerald Delco. Mrs. Delco served in the Texas House of Representatives, Austin's 50th legislative District, from 1975 until retiring in 1995. She served as Chair of the House Higher Education Committee, and proved to be a major force in Texas' initiative to allocate financial support to Prairie View A&M University, funding that for decades had been denied to the school. Additional state funding has not only kept this university's doors open, but also allowed for exponential growth and development of programs and facilities. This installation illustrates the many ways that Mrs. Delco has enriched numerous lives and the fact that Prairie View is eternally indebted to her for all that she has done.

 

 

Maintained by Lauren Kelley; Last revised 7/1/08 keh