The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is staying active in spite of the renovations that are taking place at the Walker Art Building. Several galleries remain accessible to students, faculty, and members of the Bowdoin community.
"They can definitely come visit," said Director Katy Kline.
The Walker Gallery, which houses exhibits from ancient Greece, will remain open for the remainder of the semester. The downstairs galleries, which include various photographic works, will remain open as well.
The museum's gift shop will also be accessible and has scheduled Valentine's Day and Commencement Day sales.
The Bowdoin and Boyd galleries are currently closed. One of Professor Mark Wethli's art classes will be painting a mural in the Boyd Gallery starting February 7. The Boyd Gallery will be open during this time for others to view the students' art-in-progress.
"We are still actively functioning," said Curator Alison Ferris. There is still much exhibiting and teaching taking place, Ferris said.
These classes take place within the museum where professors have access to works on paper, added Kline.
In addition, the museum has several events scheduled throughout the semester. Starting in mid-March, the architect's model of the museum project will be on display in the rotunda of the museum for the rest of the semester. The senior music recital will still be held at the museum the day before commencement. In addition, this year's graduation will take place at the museum site.
The museum will not completely close until after reunion weekend, according to Ferris. Then, the art classes that take place in the museum will be moved to Banister Hall along with photographs, drawings, and prints.
The museum continues to operate under its regular hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.