Exhibits

The Libraries curate and stage exhibits year-round that highlight materials from our collections, address topics relevant to national conversations, and celebrate Baylor's unique history and heritage.

Current Exhibits

Art in the Carrels: BU Student Artists

Baylor students take center stage as the featured artists in the second floor study carrels in Moody Memorial Library. Each carrel features a piece of art made by a Baylor student artist and showcases a variety of techniques and mediums.

A Stitched-Up Life: Presenting the Work of Dr. Mary Ruth Smith

Dr. Mary Ruth Smith headed the Fabric Design concentration in Baylor's Department of Art and Art History for 27 years, retiring in 2020. This exhibition presents a retrospective of her life's work in fiber and textile art.

Crosshatch Galleries

Established in the Spring of 2019, the Crosshatch Galleries represent an opportunity for the University Libraries and the Department of Art & Art History to explore ways to integrate art, creativity, and exploration into the Moody and Jones Libraries in interesting and unexpected ways.

Drawn to Campus: A 1939 Cartoon Map of Baylor University

In 1939, Baylor student E. H. Ramirez created a hand-drawn map of Baylor’s campus that highlighted some of his favorite spots. The map, which resides in the Frances C. Poage Map Room at The Texas Collection, contains a staggering amount of detail that is revealed through the enlarging of specific portions of the map, allowing for a closer look. This exhibit is located on the staircase between the first floor and garden levels of Moody Memorial Library.

Past Exhibits

Explore past exhibits that were displayed in the University Libraries

W. R. Poage Legislative Library Permanent Exhibit

Located in the first floor entry foyer of the W. R. Poage Legislative Library, this permanent exhibit highlights congressional and other political collections.

Moody and Jones Libraries Exhibit Spaces

We are proud to offer exhibits throughout Moody Memorial Library and Jesse H. Jones Library that embrace our unique collections, provide inspiration, and welcome diverse voices from a wide range of creators. Below are descriptions of the kinds of exhibits visitors can expect to find in specific areas throughout Moody/Jones during the year.

Goodpasture Concourse | Baylor history, Baylor Libraries collections

Moody 1 | Student art, Book Arts, Baylor Libraries collections, diversity in collections

Moody/Jones 1st Floor Corridor | Student spotlight, diversity in collections

Mamie E. Boone Garden Level Atrium | Baylor history, Baylor Libraries collections, Texas history, music, Waco history

Moody 2nd Floor Study Carrells | Student art

Jones Crosshatch Gallery | Faculty, alumni, and invited artists

Moody 1st Floor / Garden Level stairway | Baylor history, Baylor Libraries collections

Crosshatch 304 (Moody 3rd) | Student art

Black Gospel Archive & Listening Center | African American history, Waco African American history, music history, spirituality, diverse creators