Gallery at Truax

Exhibition Schedule

11/6/2025 - 12/5/2025

First-Gen Journey: An Art Showcase by Madison College's First-Generation Community

Madison College invites you to experience First-Gen Journey, an art exhibition celebrating the voices and visions of first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This show honors the triumphs, challenges, hopes, and histories that shape the first-gen identity. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and more, the gallery highlights how art can serve as a powerful outlet for creativity, reflection, and growth throughout one’s academic journey.

The exhibit is part of a week-long celebration that includes the First-Gen Journey on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the Mitby Theater. Enjoy music, spoken word performances, speakers keynote speaker, refreshments, and hors d'oeuvres. Hosted by the college’s Retention Initiatives and Student Engagement (RISE) Office, the event is free and open to the public.