Julia C. Butridge Gallery

The Julia C. Butridge Gallery is located in the heart of the arts district adjacent to the Long Center and Butler Park at the Dougherty Arts Center, a multi-cultural community arts center providing opportunities for creative expression to citizens for over 41 years. Visitors enjoy an exceptional 2,000 square feet of exhibit space in the main gallery, and an additional 480 square feet in newly renovated gallery space. The natural collision of creative activity at the arts center contributes to the gallery’s longstanding reputation among the arts community as an accessible and nurturing venue and incubator, ideal for emerging and established artists. The gallery is free and open to the public.

On Display

An acrylic painting of a person standing and looking at themself in a mirror located within a recreation center

London Farris, Existentialism, 2021, Acrylic on Canvas, 24x36”

Swammer

London Farris
April 26 – June 21, 2025

Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 21, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 11, 7-9pm

London Farris’ Swammer is a mixed media series reflecting her personal experience as a female swimmer, navigating body image, self-identity, and the unique challenges of club and collegiate swimming. The shift in color and tone within her work narrates different phases of her athletic journey—darker pieces created during the swim season convey the mental and physical toll of competition, while bolder, more vibrant works represent a retrospective appreciation of the sport. Through figurative compositions, rich textures, and layered research, Farris captures the resilience and beauty of female athletes, inviting viewers into the often-overlooked realities of an athlete’s everyday experience.

Instagram: @londonfarris_art_
Website: https://londonfarris.wixsite.com/mysite/portfolio

A painting of a pool of water with the stars reflected in its surface with a person drinking from it an animals gathered all around

Rachel Long, Home, 2021, Acrylic on wood panel, 100 x 70 cm

Relation Earth

Melinda Barsales and Rachel Long
April 26 – June 21, 2025

Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 21, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 11, 7-9pm

Relation Earth is a collaborative exhibition by Melinda Barsales and Rachel Long, exploring the deep connections between place, ecology, and the human experience. Drawing from their backgrounds in visual, performing, sound-based, and healing arts, the artists engage in a multidisciplinary dialogue that invites viewers to slow down and reconnect with the more-than-human world. Through their use of collage, texture, and site-inspired compositions, Relation Earth fosters a sense of belonging, reflection, and attunement to the landscapes that shape us.

Websites: www.racheljlong.com and www.melindabarsales.com

Upcoming Exhibits

A painting of a young person wearing a swimsuit and jumping with their hand holding their nose

Lindsey Millikan, Barton Springs Leap, 2023, Acrylic and Aerosol on Cradled Panel, 12x12”

Tides and Time

Lindsey Millikan
May 17 – June 21, 2025

Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 21, 7-9pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, June 11, 7-9pm

Tides and Time is a new series by Lindsey Millikan that reflects on the past, engages with the present, and inspires intentional movement toward the future. Through a fusion of celestial and aquatic elements, distorted perspectives, and bold patterns, Millikan creates a surreal landscape where central figures transcend their current reality. Rooted in both fine art and mural traditions, this work provokes intellectual and emotional responses, offering fresh insights into the complexities of the human psyche and our evolving world.

Instagram: @milli_art
Website: https://www.lindseymillikan.com/