The Lobby
Thursday to Saturday • 10AM–2PM or by appointment
Located on the ground floor of the Ellen Browning Building, The Lobby is a public art space designed to encourage creativity, community, and connection. The exhibits, which rotate every four or so months, are curated by Sima Familant — private curator and art advisor — from building founder Molly McCabe’s personal art collection. The concept for The Lobby derived from Molly McCabe’s dedication to philanthropy and passion for ground-breaking contemporary art.
Exhibits are free and open to the public.
Between Two Points at The Lobby
Opens Wednesday, May 3rd
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 2pm and by appointment
Between Two Points at The Lobby
Opens Wednesday, May 3rd
Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 2pm and by appointment

Between Two Points
Opens May 11th, 2023
What is a line? What is a dot? We are taught in early in school that these concepts are straightforward—that a line is simply “the shortest distance between two points.” or, alternatively, “a row of closely spaced dots.”—but in an increasingly interwoven and overlapping world, is that uncomplicated definition still sufficient?
In this exhibit, a line is envisioned not only as a vector of utility, but also as a conduit for whimsicality, a site for potential and exploration. The line is no longer about creating the shortest distance, it is about discovering what a line can be—the alternative spaces that can be imagined beyond the bounds of convention, and how artists challenge this easily recognized visual form in different permutations, materials, and arrangements.
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The Earth Laughs
Opening October 21, 2022
The Earth Laughs exhibition at The Lobby is taken from an Emerson quote which expresses, “The Earth Laughs in Flowers”—How appropriate for a private collection which prioritizes beauty! And this exhibition certainly does not disappoint. Through a diverse body of work ranging from traditional oil painting, books, sculpture, ceramic, design, paintings without paint, to a major video installation, The Earth Laughs hopes to highlight the splendor and awe that we feel before nature through the form of the flower.
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The Drop
May 2022 through august 2022
The first installation, “The Drop,” will launch on Thursday, May 12, and extend through August 2022. The artists include Daniel Buren, Leonardo Drew, Fred Eversley, Sam Gilliam, Jenny Holzer and Jack Whitten. Drew, a renowned contemporary artist, will introduce his work at the opening.
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