J o h n F K e n n e d y U n i v e r s i t y

EXHIBITIONSThe arts and consciousness gallery, located in the arts annex,offers a significant exhibition and performance space forBay-area artists—particularly those working with some aspectof art and spirituality. Exhibitions and gallery lectures byinvited artists give students direct contact with the art andartists who are transforming the world. These exhibitions alsoallow the larger community to participate in the exciting newdevelopments in arts and consciousness. Approximately 3,500people each year visit the arts and consciousness gallery.Student exhibitions are also held throughout the year.MFA students generally finish the program with a solo ortwo-person exhibition in the A&C gallery. Other studentexhibitions are held for groups of MA or MFA students whosework explores common areas related to their studies in studioor transformative arts. An annual exhibition of transformativearts students’ work shows original artwork as well asdocumentation of community projects and public artworks.VISITING ARTISTSAn important aspect of the Arts and Consciousness programis the frequent presence of prominent visiting artists, whosework gives students a sense of their own connection to theoutside art world. Gallery lectures are generally offered byartists whose work is exhibited in the A&C Gallery. Artists arefrequently invited to offer non-credit lectures and workshopsthrough the JFK University Continuing Education program.In addition, each quarter, visiting artists are invited to offerspecial classes to A&C students as part of the regular A&Ccurriculum (as a way of facilitating dialogue with artistswhose work connects to the mission of A&C). Many classestaught throughout the year feature invited guests whoselectures are open to all A&C students.SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC STUDIES 111