Devan Shimoyama
SHIFT
January 26 - March 21, 2026
RUMOCA at 301 High Street

Devan Shimoyama is a visual artist who works primarily in painting and self-portraiture, with works inspired as much by classical mythology as by the culture of his youth. Through his depictions of the queer black male form, Shimoyama investigates the politics of queer culture while navigating his own personal narratives.

The Sister Chapel
June Blum, Maureen Connor, Martha Edelheit, Elsa Goldsmith, Shirely Gorelick, Ilise Greenstein, Betty Holliday, Diana Kurz, Cynthia Mailman, Alice Neel, Sylvia Sleigh, May Stevens, Sharon Wybrants
On permanent display
RUMOCA at Westby Hall

The Sister Chapel was conceived in 1974 as a monumental “hall of fame” in which women’s achievements would be presented from a female perspective. The artists collectively established uniform dimensions for the figure paintings and agreed that each canvas would depict a standing female “role model.” The particular subject and manner of execution were left entirely to the creator of each painting. Diverse contemporary and historical women, deities, and conceptual figures populate the all-female pantheon of The Sister Chapel.

Highlights and New Acquisitions
Spring 2026 semester
RUMOCA at Westby Hall

The reopening of RUMOCA at Westby Hall brings a renewed focus to the museum’s permanent collection with a display of highlights and new acquisitions. Featuring 17 artists working across the ‘60s - ‘00s, the works address social commentary and women’s experiences, through representational, abstract, and conceptual pieces across a variety of mediums. Curated by Andrew D. Hottle, PhD, the display focuses on sampling the depth, origins, and ongoing development of our world-class collection.

Featured artists:
Elena Borstein, Louise Bourgeois, Sue Coe, Rosalyn Dexter, Maria Epes, Sharyn Finnegan, Audrey Flack, Elsa M. Goldsmith, Susan Grabel, Barbara Grossman, Cynthia Mailman, Nelleke Langhout Nix, Marion Ranyak, Rosalind Shaffer, Sylvia Sleigh, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Evelyn O. Wilson

Jazlyne Sabree
The Spectrum of Resilience
April 6 - June 27, 2026
RUMOCA at 301 High Street
Opening reception and artist's talk, Wednesday, April 8, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, artist's talk begins at 5:30. Let us know you are coming.

The Spectrum of Resilience reveals moments of strength, tenacity, vigor, and adaptation as experienced by members of the African Diaspora and her own African ancestry and genealogy. Resilience is expressed in the collage work that captures the authentic spirit of the subjects while calling for acceptance of their ancestral history in a time when their truths are being erased and distorted.