About The Galleries

Since 1983, the University Galleries has been an innovator in South Florida’s contemporary visual arts, presenting exhibitions of local, national, and international art in new genres as well as traditional forms. The University Galleries’ activities also include lectures, panel discussions, poetry readings, film series, and music performances, providing alternate contexts for approaching art.

Our award-winning arts education program ensures access to our activities for middle and high school age students. Admission to all University Galleries exhibitions and programs is free and open to the public.

Véronique Côté was appointed Galleries Director in August 2022. She holds an MA in Museum Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Harvard University, an MFA in Photography from the University at Buffalo, and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Quebec in Chicoutimi. With a strong interdisciplinary background, Côté is dedicated to fostering artistic expression and innovative educational approaches. Her curatorial vision encourages collaboration across the Humanities, Natural Sciences, History, and Art, emphasizing the power of visual storytelling. She integrates emerging technologies into museum studies, exploring digital tools and interactive platforms to enhance learning and engagement.

Before joining FAU, she served as the Executive Director & Chief Curator at the Center for Exploratory & Perceptual Arts in Buffalo, NY. She also worked at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, where she developed the Citi Foundation Leadership Training and Internship Curriculum, reinforcing her commitment to mentorship and professional development in the arts.