William J. Thompson: Gestures of Faith

Free | Open to the Public

Public Reception | September 4, 2025

5:00 ~ 7:00 pm

Brenau University : The Presidents Gallery

The first solo exhibit of William J. Thompson’s remarkable work.
” It's truly an honor to showcase your father's remarkable work, and we are deeply grateful for the extraordinarily generous donation of his pieces to Brenau University. These artworks are a stunning addition to our collection.” —Lybi Cucurullo, MFA, Gallery Director.

The exhibit is currently open and can be visited during the President’s Gallery’s open hours at Brenau University
200 Boulevard, Gainesville, GA 30501
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m., Closed during scheduled events and holidays. Call 770-534-6181 for group tours.

located at 200 Boulevard, Gainesville, Georgia

Prisoners of War Memorial, 1976, Andersonville National Historic Site

*John F. Kennedy*, 1964, University of Dayton, Ohio

Senator Richard B. Russell Memorial, 1975
Georgia State Capitol

“Sculpture, like music, can have two parts: the lyrics, or story-telling portion, and the music, which is the language of sound speaking directly to the ear in rhythms, tones and melodies. In sculpture, the previous description of the meaning of the symbolism could be likened to the lyrics in a musical score and brief description of that form that I am about to give, to the language of sound; but instead of sound it is the language of vision and volume.””

— William J. Thompson

Robert W. Woodruff,
Emory University Library