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.
Rice Library Sculptural Reliefs
John W. McNaughton, Professor Emeritus of Art and Kathryn M. Waters, Professor Emerita of Art
- Objects from Science, Nursing and Health Professions
- Tools of the Liberal Arts, Education, and Business Programs, and Academic Study in General
- Symbols of the Creative Arts, Engineering and Physical Education
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.
Quilted Memories
Lenny Dowhie, Professor Emeritus of Art
2016, whiteware clay, 9’4” x 6’ x 5”.
USI Foundation Commission
Located on the first floor.
Apoala with Cathedral
Michael K. Aakhus
2003, Oil on canvas, 72" x 48".
On loan from the Artist.
Located on the second floor.
Bust of University President Dr. David L. Rice (1967–1994)
Donald B. Ingle, Sr.
1989, bronze.
Gift of Edward E. and Virginia Fritz, Evansville, Indiana
Located on the fourth floor.
Untitled
Eric G. Nelson
1977, mild steel welded construction, 9’ x 6’ x 5’
Gift of Eric G. Nelson, Evansville, Indiana
Located in stairwell
Eagle in Flight
Herold Witherspoon
1970, wood construction, 38” x 62” x 8”
Gift of Mr. Charles E. Hirsch, Poseyville, Indiana, 2006
Located in stairwell.
Portrait of President David L. Rice
Edmund Brucker
1993, oil on canvas, 49” x 41”
Gift of C. Wayne and Betty J. Worthington, Evansville, Indiana, 1993
Located first floor.
Take a Magic Carpet Ride
John W. McNaughton, Professor Emeritus of Art
2006, wood and paint, 13’ x 7.5’
USI Foundation Commission, 2006
Located first floor.
Untitled, 62-07
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.
The Judy Laval Morton ’73 and Thomas R. Morton
Contemporary Quilt Display
Located first floor.
Ishtar Gate
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.
One Black Flower
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.
Portraits from the Wall of Memories. Las Desparecidas de Ciudad Juarez (The Disappeared Girls of Juarez),
Diane Kahlo
Early 21st century 7.75” x 7.75”, gold leaf and acrylic on wood panel,
Located second floor.
They Stand at Ur
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.
Portrait of President David L. Rice
Fred W. Eilers
1973, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
Portrait of President H. Ray Hoops
Jan Royce
1997, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
Portrait of President Linda L. M. Bennett
Mark Dillman
2013, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
Portrait of President Ronald S. Rochon
Jacqueline Jasper
2022, oil on canvas, 40” x 30”
Located fourth floor.
Model of Centennial School
1876, wood and mixed materials, 46” x 40” x 45”
Located fourth floor.
