A REVIEW OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF LAFIA CAMPUS ART GALLERY

Résumé

This paper presents the enormous roles that university art galleries play, not only in academic context but in a broader civic and artistic term. It also discusses how University art galleries will make the work of art as products of human inspiration an integral part of campus life and the community at large. Hence, the author looks at the essential roles of most art galleries which are to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret objects of historical significance. The paper also suggests ways the art gallery can attract students and audience for the enjoyment and education of people in the society as well as future generation. The paper is of the opinion that, this will serve the purpose of knowledge building for generation to come and as a way of enhancing art appreciation especially as it regards the role of the institution art gallery.