Exhibition: Pato Hebert, Sick Days
September 8–October 10, 2026
Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art
In this solo exhibition, NY-based artist Pato Hebert addresses topics ranging from chronic illness and disability to viral impacts on neurology and language. As a COVID-19 long hauler, Hebert has contributed to conversations on issues of access, ableism and wellness since the pandemic started in 2020.
Visiting Artist Pato Hebert will be on campus from August 24 - September 12.
His residency and exhibition are supported by a James Madison University College of Visual and Performing Arts Inclusive Excellence Cultural Connections Project Award as well as the Dorothy Liskey Wampler Distinguished Professorship of Art Award.
Event Schedule*
*Free parking is available for off-campus visitors in MASON STREET DECK between 4:00PM and 8:30 PM during the events. No parking permits or vouchers will be necessary.
Tuesday, September 1,
2:00–4:00pm
Panel Discussion: Collective Wellness
Office of Creative Propulsion Flex Space, 131 W. Grace St.
RSVP Required - Register Here
Tuesday, September 8, 5pm
Sick Days Opening Reception
Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art
With two events in Duke Hall Gallery Court:
5:00-6:00pm and after the talk: T-shirt Printing
Bring your own clean white t-shirt to screenprint on!
Designs by Pato Hebert; Printing by Brett Taylor and printmaking students
6:00: Artist Talk by Pato Hebert
Thursday, September 10, 6–7:15pm
Dorothy Liskey Wampler Distinguished Professor of Art Lecture:
Pato Hebert, Collective Wellness
Duke Hall Gallery Court
Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art
James Madison University
820 S. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Hours - Academic Year Only
Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-5 pm
Phone / (540) 568-6918
Email / dukehallgallery@jmu.edu
During gallery events, parking is available at Mason Street Deck on JMU’s campus.
Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art is an active contemporary art space that elevates the historical understanding of art while fostering new experimental and theoretical directions in art. It is a space where many communities come together to focus on crafting better possible futures. Art breaks barriers, and the Duke Hall Gallery is a nexus for contemporary creativity, discussion, and change.
Room 820 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Closed until September 3, 2025
During Academic Year: Tues - Sat, 11am - 5pm
