Karshan Center of Graphic Art
History of the Karshan Center of Graphic Art
The Karshan Center of Graphic Art was established to highlight the importance and versatility of works on paper within the Museum’s broader collections. Named in recognition of the Karshan family’s support, the gallery became a dedicated space for printmaking, drawing, and photography—media often underrepresented in traditional gallery settings.
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Over time, the gallery hosted a variety of rotating exhibitions that showcased both historical and contemporary artists, offering fresh perspectives with each installation. Some of its notable exhibitions featured selections from the Museum’s permanent collection alongside traveling exhibitions that explored themes in contemporary printmaking, photography, and graphic storytelling.
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Its flexible format allowed for a dynamic presentation of graphic art, introducing visitors to a wide range of techniques, styles, and cultural narratives. Through its evolving exhibitions, the Karshan Gallery played an essential role in expanding the Museum’s artistic scope and deepening visitor engagement with the detail, process, and storytelling unique to works on paper.
Future of the Karshan Center of Graphic Art
While the future of the Karshan Gallery is still being determined, The Brown’s leadership and Board of Trustees remain committed to honoring its legacy and the role it played in showcasing graphic art. Please check back for continued updates to this section.
The Karshan Center
of Graphic Art
is supported by:
The Karshan family, whose generosity established the gallery, along with additional support from community donors and grant funding that helped sustain its exhibitions and programming over time.