Current Exhibitions

In Aspiring Water, collaborative artists Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse explore water as a source of beauty, power, movement and possibility. Through paintings and prints depicting oceans, rivers and the human relationship to waterways, the artists consider both the vitality of our aquatic environments and the growing threats they face. From the clear waters and thriving live oaks of Aspiring Gulf: Live Oak to the warning of An Imbalance of Fire, the works invite us to consider what a healthy, balanced relationship with water might look like and what we can aspire to create through environmental stewardship.

Mickett and Stackhouse are a collaborative artist team who live and work in Florida. Stackhouse received an M.A. in Painting from the University of Maryland in 1967, and Mickett earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota in 1988. Together, they have created monumental public sculptures, paintings and prints exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, with work held in major museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

In Endangered-Refuge, collaborative artists Carol Mickett and Robert Stackhouse use endangered whales as a vehicle to contemplate vulnerability, uncertainty and the search for refuge. As chaos, confusion and grief threaten human well-being, the artists invite the Hillsborough College community to find refuge within Gallery221@HC Dale Mabry—to linger, breathe and be with the whales.

Mickett and Stackhouse are a collaborative artist team who live and work in Florida. Stackhouse received an M.A. in Painting from the University of Maryland in 1967, and Mickett earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota in 1988. Together, they have created monumental public sculptures, paintings, and prints exhibited throughout the United States and internationally, with work held in major museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Theo Wujcik: From the Archive follows the evolution of Wujcik’s practice—from his early artistic development to his meticulous work as a printmaker, and his explorations in conceptual painting and collage. While he shifted through mediums and concepts, his life’s work revealed an earnest commitment to craft, curiosity, connection and intellectual engagement with the complexities of the world around him.

Theo Wujcik (1936–2014) was a Tampa-based painter, master printer, educator and mentor whose artistic practice and dedication to teaching left a lasting mark on the Tampa Bay arts community. After training at some of the nation's leading printmaking workshops, he joined the University of South Florida faculty in 1972 and spent more than three decades mentoring generations of artists while maintaining an active studio practice. 

Curated for the SouthShore Campus by Jessi Sherbet and Ben Upcavage in collaboration with gallery staff, students and interns, this exhibition features selections from Theo Wujcik's archive, gifted or loaned to Hillsborough College by his widow, Susan Johnson. The project was supported in part by a Gobioff Foundation grant for the cataloging, digitization and research of the Theo Wujcik Archive. 

Expression Through Technique: The Legacy of Theo Wujcik highlights foundational elements of Wujcik’s artistic practice, such as his affinity with other influential artists, his expressive integration of motifs and his intentional blending of technique and chance.

Theo Wujcik (1936–2014) was a Tampa-based painter, master printer, educator and mentor whose artistic practice and dedication to teaching left a lasting mark on the Tampa Bay arts community. After training at some of the nation's leading printmaking workshops, he joined the University of South Florida faculty in 1972 and spent more than three decades mentoring generations of artists while maintaining an active studio practice. 

Curated for the Plant City Campus by Jessi Sherbet and Ben Upcavage in collaboration with gallery staff, students and interns, this exhibition features selections from Theo Wujcik's archive, gifted or loaned to Hillsborough College by his widow, Susan Johnson. The project was supported in part by a Gobioff Foundation grant for the cataloging, digitization and research of the Theo Wujcik Archive.

Alongside finished works, Theo Wujcik: More Than a Keepsake presents studio tools, personal artifacts, maquettes and other materials from Wujcik's daily practice, inviting visitors to read the artist's studio as a primary source for understanding his creative process, working methods and artistic legacy.

Theo Wujcik (1936–2014) was a Tampa-based painter, master printer, educator and mentor whose artistic practice and dedication to teaching left a lasting mark on the Tampa Bay arts community. After training at some of the nation's leading printmaking workshops, he joined the University of South Florida faculty in 1972 and spent more than three decades mentoring generations of artists while maintaining an active studio practice. 

Curated for the Brandon Campus by Jessi Sherbet and Ben Upcavage in collaboration with gallery staff, students and interns, this exhibition features selections from Theo Wujcik's archive, gifted or loaned to Hillsborough College by his widow, Susan Johnson. The project was supported in part by a Gobioff Foundation grant for the cataloging, digitization and research of the Theo Wujcik Archive.

HC Art Galleries is proud to bring selections from the 52nd Annual HC Student Juried Showto Hotel Haya’s La Galeria.

The exhibition features artworks by 12 student artists, selected from more than 50 pieces presented in HC Art Galleries' annual juried student exhibition. Showcasing a range of media, perspectives and creative approaches, the exhibition highlights the talent and artistic achievement of Hillsborough College students.

Featured artists include Tawiana Monserrate, Natasha Thevening, Teagan Salb, Camille Denmark, Nayatee Wilson, Rose Lara, Annaly Romero, Effia Bailey, Danielle Villari, Abigail Araniego, Dylan Frier and David Consuegra.

HC Art Galleries extends its sincere gratitude to Hotel Haya for its continued partnership and commitment to supporting emerging artists. By providing this professional exhibition opportunity, Hotel Haya helps connect student artists with new audiences and celebrates the vibrant creative community of Tampa Bay.

As a private event space, La Galeria is generally open by appointment. Visitors who are unable to attend the opening reception are encouraged to contact Hotel Haya to schedule a viewing.