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From the tunnels of New York’s subway system to the walls of international galleries, GATEWAY: From Graffiti to Gallery charts how five artists formalized unauthorized acts of self-expression into an artistic language that commands institutional recognition. From Basquiat’s cryptic script, Haring’s energetic subway drawings, and Scharf’s pop surrealism, to KAWS’ advertising interventions, and Banksy’s political stencils, the exhibition creates a dialogue between the raw immediacy, public accessibility, and cultural commentary that define these artists’ origins in graffiti. As their art moves from ephemeral public spaces to permanent collections, GATEWAY celebrates these artists’ relationship to an underrecognized movement that has made a lasting impact on contemporary art.

Immersive presentations of KAWS’ CHUM paintings and Kenny Scharf’s Evolution Revolution series highlight the roles repetition and scale play in graffiti, while the unconventional surfaces and iconography of Basquiat, Haring, and Banksy bring the grit of city streets onto gallery walls. Drawing fully from works held in the collection of the Masterworks Foundation, GATEWAY: From Graffiti to Gallery, does not seek to be a comprehensive history of the graffiti movement’s impact on contemporary art, but rather an investigation into how graffiti influenced five intertwined artistic practices beyond the street-level.

The USA Trombone Choir will present Fall Concert on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Pieces performed on this program will feature transcriptions for trombone ensembles as well as works written originally for choirs of this low brass instrument. USA’s Trombone Choir is directed by Dr. Danny Alford.

Tickets for this Musical Arts Series event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or card accepted). Musical Arts Series season passes will of course be honored for admission to this event. Persons needing more information about this event or in need of special accommodation may call 251-460-7116 or 251-460-6136.

Discovery Crew 2026 is a free half-day experience designed to spark curiosity and introduce middle school students and their families to explore future STEM careers together.

Students in grades 5–8 will participate in hands-on workshops exploring science, technology, engineering and math, while parents and guardians attend sessions focused on career pathways, available resources and ways to support their child’s interests.

Register by October 2 for a chance to win a 3D printer.

The event is free. Registration is required.

Learn more and register: DiscoveryCrew.org