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Special Reception: Thursday, July 10 from 4-6pm at the Museum.

Open to all; free admission; no RSVP required.

Join us for a special exhibition in honor of Director Judy L. Larson. After 17 years of bold and vibrant leadership at the ��ݮ��Ƶ Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, she has retired. Building A Collection: 2008 - 2025 will feature a selection of notable works from the permanent collection added between these years. We are grateful to the generous donors who have contributed work to our collection, and look forward to sharing them with the community in this exhibition.
 

Judy L. Larson has become nearly synonymous with the ��ݮ��Ƶ Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Her arrival in 2008 marked a pivotal moment, coinciding with the transition from the Reynolds Gallery to the newly constructed Adams Center for the Visual Arts in 2010. Since the Museum’s opening, the permanent collection has expanded from just over 400 objects to nearly 2,500, thanks to strategic acquisitions and many generous gifts. Today, the collection reflects a broad spectrum of artistic movements and periods, featuring work by both local and international artists across a wide range of subjects and media.

Building a Collection showcases a curated selection of significant works acquired between 2008 and 2025, celebrating not only the Museum’s evolving holdings but also Larson’s profound and lasting influence. Each work on view reflects meaningful relationships cultivated with artists, donors, and community members.

Over the course of these 17 years, the Museum has organized 111 exhibitions, published 22 catalogues, and welcomed more than 100,000 visitors into the gallery. As Larson retires, she leaves behind a legacy of visionary leadership, impactful exhibitions, and a dynamic permanent collection that will continue to inspire for generations to come.