About the Galleries
We exist at the intersection of art and community.
The Galleries + Exhibitions program of Ringling College of Art and Design includes exhibitions and activities that celebrate the work and production of students, faculty, alumni, and visiting artists in our seven on-campus galleries. With rotating programming, you will always find an exciting new exhibition, artist talk, lecture, or event to attend. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or someone who is curious about new forms of creative expression, we welcome you to expand and enrich your perspective with awe-inspiring work and thought-provoking insights from the art world.
2026-2027 Season Statement:
Rounds of Influence:
Process, Place, and Practice.
The 2026–2027 Galleries + Exhibitions season at Ringling College of Art and Design
highlights the cyclical nature of artistic practice—how ideas evolve through making,
teaching, collaboration, and return.
Rounds of Influence brings together alumni, faculty, students, and visiting voices whose
work reflects deep engagement with material, concept, place, and community. Across
Fall and Spring exhibitions, the season celebrates lineage and legacy while
foregrounding experimentation, curiosity, and contemporary relevance.
Ringling College Galleries are free and open to the public —
Our Galleries
Lois + David Stulberg Gallery
Located in the Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center, The Lois and David Stulberg Gallery is Ringling College’s premier on-campus exhibition space. It hosts rotating displays of contemporary work by students, faculty, and visiting artists.
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Patricia Thompson Alumni + Skylight Galleries
The Patricia Thompson Alumni + Skylight Galleries features rotating exhibitions by Ringling College Alumni from all majors on the first floor of the intimate and historic on-campus Keating Center.
Richard + Barbara Basch Gallery
The Richard + Barbara Basch Gallery, on the first floor of the Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, features 1,200 sq ft of exhibition space and an adjoining atrium for receptions and events. It also hosts the Annual Richard and Barbara Basch Glass Exhibition.
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Willis Smith Construction Inc. Student Gallery
The Willis A. Smith Construction Inc. Gallery, the second largest on campus and located on the south side in the Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, hosts rotating exhibitions by Ringling College students from all 12 majors, showcasing a variety of mediums and styles.
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William G. And Marie Selby Foundation Gallery
The Selby Foundation Gallery showcases the creative work of faculty, students, and alumni from the Illustration Department, with both general and themed exhibitions. It aims to inspire the Ringling College community and the public, celebrating the department’s artistic spirit.
Richard And Virginia Crossley Gallery
Located in the Judy Hughes Studio Building and established in 1999, this gallery gives Fine Arts students the chance to direct a gallery and showcase the work of the department. It hosts exhibitions by visiting artists, special curated shows, Fine Arts alumni, and first-time presentations by students.
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Meet the Team
Director of Galleries and Chief Curator
Tim Jaeger, originally from Paducah, Kentucky, relocated to Sarasota over 25 years ago to pursue his education at Ringling College of Art and Design on a full Trustee scholarship. Since joining Ringling College in 2009, he has played a pivotal role in various aspects of the Galleries and Exhibitions, including serving as Assistant Director of Galleries and Campus and Community Engagement Manager. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and innovative marketing, Jaeger has directed and/or curated over 150 exhibitions.
In addition to his position as Director and Chief Curator for Galleries and Exhibitions, Jaeger is also an educator. He teaches the popular class "Role of the Curator" in the Fall, which delves into the complexities of curating exhibitions through various mediums. In the Spring semester, he instructs Intermediate Figure Drawing, expanding his influence beyond the administrative sphere.
Beyond his contributions to Ringling College, Jaeger is a dedicated advocate for art education and community engagement. He conducts workshops, lectures, and mentorship programs to nurture emerging artists and promote creativity within the community. Furthermore, Jaeger serves on the boards of the Suncoast Black Arts Collection and The Sarasota County Library Foundation, and co-chairs the esteemed speaker series, 10x10.
Tim Jaeger's unwavering dedication to artistic exploration, coupled with his distinctive visual language, continues to redefine boundaries and make a lasting impact on the art world through his compelling and thought-provoking creations.
e: tjaeger@ringling.edu t: 941.359.7562
Galleries Operations Manager
Valerie worked with Ringling College for 15 years in the Office of Academic Affairs as an Administrative Assistant prior to her appointment to this position in the Galleries Department in 2019. She specializes in the day-to-day operations of Gallery Management as well as event planning, budget control, and forging new relationships.
About Ringling College
Since 1931, creatives from every corner of the world have come to Ringling College of Art and Design to deepen, transform, and explore their passions. Our 1,600+ students are fueled by a need to create—and we deliver the tools to turn passion into profession: an award-winning faculty, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive, creative community.
We offer a BFA in eleven disciplines and a BA in two. Beyond our rigorous curriculum that pairs studio and liberal arts, we excel in propelling students outside of the classroom through client projects, substantive internships, and national competitions, stopping at nothing to shape our students into tomorrow’s leaders of art and design.
