The Collection

Art in Themed Exhibitions

The work of Carol E. Williams, organized by curatorial theme. Each exhibition draws from across the collection — works may appear in multiple themes.

Democracy Under Stress

Democratic institutions, elections, civic responsibility, public discourse, governance, courts, censorship, and polariza…

Bodies, Autonomy & Women's Rights

Reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, gender expectations, consent, sexual violence, and women’s lived experiences.…

Race, Memory & American History

Civil rights, white supremacy, Indigenous history, migration, monuments, national memory, and the unfinished project of …

Faith, Myth & Moral Authority

Religion, morality, spiritual symbolism, patriotism, mythic narratives, and the use of sacred language in public life.…

Earth in Peril

Climate change, environmental stewardship, extinction, pollution, ecological disruption, and humanity’s relationship wit…

Capitalism, Consumption & Power

Money, wealth inequality, corporate influence, consumer culture, housing, class, and economic systems.…

War, Peace & the Military Experience

War, militarism, veterans, weapons, military culture, peace, national security, and the human cost of conflict.…

Identity, Inclusion & Belonging

LGBTQ+ inclusion, citizenship, representation, migration, community, visibility, and questions of who belongs.…

Education, Knowledge & Truth

Schools, books, censorship, curriculum, evidence, misinformation, public knowledge, and the politics of truth.…

Beyond the Headlines

Metaphor, imagination, autobiography, humor, poetic reflection, transformation, ambiguity, and works that exceed a singl…