Our buddies in the Geosci department have asked us to share a call for art!

The Mineralogical Society of America: Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry is looking for cover art for their two-volume Fall '26 publication! Two winners will be selected and their entries will appear on the covers of this two volume set. Each winner will receive a $250 prize.

The topic of the publication is "Lead in the Environment: Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Sources, and Remediation". The table of contents, with specific chapter titles/subjects, is available at the submission link.

The deadline to apply has been extended to June 15, 2026. Apply at the link here.

Contact Dan Brabander, dbraband@wellesley.edu, with any questions. The Art Dept is not running this contest and cannot answer any questions about it.

What happened in the Art Department this past year? What didn't happen?

The Jewett Hallway Galleries will be taken over by this popular photo exhibition, which showcases the breadth of activities that take place in the Art Dept every year. Sttarting May 22 for Reunion, this show will remain on view all summer for members of the campus community to enjoy.

This exhibition is open to members of the campus community only. 

Contact Gallery Director Samara Pearlstein at spearls2@wellesley.edu or 781-283-2043 with any questions.

The Jewett Arts Center and Pendleton Hall West are closed to the public over the summer.

Students can swipe into the Jewett front doors, the Jewett handicapped-accessible entrance, and the exterior doors of PNW on the following schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Note that the Studio Art side of PNW is closed to general student access. There is no general student access to restricted art spaces (including but not limited to the darkroom, lighting studio, printmaking, wood shop, etc).

If you are a student who believes you need additional swipe hours, or access to part of the Studio side of the building, contact building manager Samara Pearlstein, spearls2. Students requesting Studio access must have a Studio Art faculty member who is able to vouch for their project.

For any questions about Jewett or PNW building access contact Samara Pearlstein: spearls2@wellesley.edu or 781-283-2043.