About the Department of Art & Design
About
The mission of The Bridge Gallery is to serve the surrounding communities and provide inclusive programming that enriches lives through shared creative experience. The Bridge is a space for artists and community members to come together and freely explore diverse perspectives in a brave space. As part of our ongoing effort to provide people with a variety of contexts, we seek artists, art groups and project proposals whose diversity of identity and communication reflect our world.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
Fired – Where Form Meets Function
September 28 – October 29, 2026
Artist Reception: Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5-7 p.m.
Light refreshments will be provided thanks to the generous support of the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation.
Whether it’s a vessel designed for daily ritual or a sculptural piece questioning the very definition of utility, Fired celebrates the raw, tactile journey of earth transformed by heat and imagination. On display in The Bridge Gallery (Building N107, North Campus), this exhibition explores the dynamic intersection between fine art and everyday life. Moving beyond traditional boundaries, our makers are pushing the limits of the medium – experimenting with bold textures, contemporary color palettes and unexpected forms that challenge how we interact with art in our daily spaces.
Bridge Gallery Past Shows
Past Exhibitions:
Where the Air Hangs Heavy | Pixel & Grain
AFA Student and Alumni exploring the artists relationship to the “landscape” of the American South, particularly in the North Carolina Piedmont. This term “landscape” relates to more than a depiction of the land, but expands to the emotional, personal, social, and conceptual landscape of the region. The South is many things and often teeters the relationships between, isolation and connectedness, darkness and resilience, preservation of history and the question of what’s to come. Through the use of the printed and sculptural image, the work in the exhibition becomes a small thread of individual understanding of these themes being pulled from the fabric of the space.
ReMix
The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Art & Design Department is excited to announce “ReMix,” a sustainability-focused exhibition held in the Bridge Gallery on the North Campus in Salisbury. This captivating show is a highlight of Campus Sustainability Month, a global celebration that champions sustainability in higher education. Get ready to discover how our talented Art & Design students are transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, proving that creativity knows no bounds—especially when it comes to protecting our planet. This exhibition will showcase how sustainability can be a powerful catalyst for artistic expression across all mediums, from fine art to cutting-edge graphic design.
Join us in celebrating the ingenuity of our students and the vital message of sustainability. “ReMix” isn’t just an art show; it’s a testament to how creativity and consciousness can pave the way for a more sustainable world.
