Pomfret School opens art gallery
POMFRET — Pomfret School has opened The Gallery at Jahn Reading Room, a new on-campus exhibition space, and invites members of the public to attend a gallery opening reception at 6 p.m. Nov. 13.
Featured will be visiting modern and contemporary artist Seaver Leslie ’65 in an exhibition called Mnemosyne: A Sixty-Year Review. The show will feature Leslie’s work alongside pieces by his former roommates — architect Buzz Yudell ’65 and sculptor Bill Whipple ’65. While a student at Pomfret, Leslie painted an award-winning portrait of his roommate and Pomfret’s first African American graduate, John Irick ’65. This week Leslie will paint a new piece featuring Irick as students observe and create their own interpretations.
The Gallery will also exhibit Observations, a showcase of new works by Pomfret students. Both shows will remain on display through December 2025.
“Having a dedicated gallery on campus gives students the chance to see their work in a professional context,” said JP Jacquet, Pomfret’s current Artist-in-Residence and gallerist. “It bridges the gap between learning and sharing — between creating and curating art.”
The Gallery was made possible through a $25,000 grant from the Edwin S. Webster Foundation. Renovations funded by the Webster Foundation include flexible lighting and portable display walls, transforming the room into a dynamic space for both student and professional exhibits.
The public is welcome. Contact Gallerist JP Jacquet at
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