The Rice Library features a significant majority of the student and faculty artwork on campus. While not all are listed here, you can visit the library to see the changing installation of artworks.
John W. McNaughton, Professor Emeritus of Art and Kathryn M. Waters, Professor Emerita of Art
2005, Plaster casts mounted on wood, 25.75” x 28.25” x 2.5”
USI Foundation Commission, Gift of Dorothea Johnson Schlechte, Evansville, Indiana.
Located in the lobby, first floor.
Lenny Dowhie, Professor Emeritus of Art
2016, whiteware clay, 9’4” x 6’ x 5”.
USI Foundation Commission
Located on the first floor.
Michael K. Aakhus
2003, Oil on canvas, 72" x 48".
On loan from the Artist.
Located on the second floor.
Donald B. Ingle, Sr.
1989, bronze.
Gift of Edward E. and Virginia Fritz, Evansville, Indiana
Located on the fourth floor.
Eric G. Nelson
1977, mild steel welded construction, 9’ x 6’ x 5’
Gift of Eric G. Nelson, Evansville, Indiana
Located in stairwell
Herold Witherspoon
1970, wood construction, 38” x 62” x 8”
Gift of Mr. Charles E. Hirsch, Poseyville, Indiana, 2006
Located in stairwell.
Edmund Brucker
1993, oil on canvas, 49” x 41”
Gift of C. Wayne and Betty J. Worthington, Evansville, Indiana, 1993
Located first floor.
John W. McNaughton, Professor Emeritus of Art
2006, wood and paint, 13’ x 7.5’
USI Foundation Commission, 2006
Located first floor.
Stephen S. Pace
1962, oil on canvas, 12’3” x 8’6”
Gift of Stephanie Ressler-Hochstat and Michael H. Hochstat, New York City, New York, 2006
Located first floor.
Contemporary Quilt Display
Located first floor.
Michael K. Aakhus, Professor Emeritus of Art
2005, oil on canvas, 72” x 48” x 1.5”
On loan from the Artist
Located second floor.
Michael K. Aakhus, Professor Emeritus of Art
2003, oil on canvas, 72” x 48” x 1.5”
On loan from the Artist
Located second floor.
Diane Kahlo
Early 21st century 7.75” x 7.75”, gold leaf and acrylic on wood panel,
Located second floor.
Michael K. Aakhus, Professor Emeritus of Art
2005, oil on canvas, 72” x 48” x 1.5”
On loan from the Artist
Located second floor.
Fred W. Eilers
1973, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
Jan Royce
1997, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
Mark Dillman
2013, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
Jacqueline Jasper
2022, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
1876, wood and mixed materials, 46” x 40” x 45”
Located fourth floor.
