A Cultural, Educational Hub for the Region

Ridley Gallery complements and expands the educational environment of Sierra College and the community by featuring an exceptional range of arts programming.

The gallery exhibits high caliber work of leading regional, national, and international artists, as well as faculty artists, alumni, and students in seven shows throughout the academic year. Recurring annual exhibitions include the Hallberg Award Exhibition, the Holiday Show and Sale, and the Annual Juried Student Exhibition.

Located on the Rocklin campus of Sierra College, this 1000-square-foot gallery was dedicated in the spring of 1998. The gallery is named in memory of Robert Ridley, an art professor who long believed a college gallery would enrich the cultural experience and understanding of students through exposure to local and nationally recognized artists.

An advisory board and part-time director administer the Ridley Gallery and coordinate planning and exhibits. Student workers and Sierra College Patrons volunteers provide staffing during gallery hours.


New Exhibit: Oct. 7 – Nov. 7, 2024

Ridley Gallery features Nicholas Gagliardi - American Flags

Nicholas Gagliardi, American Flags

The Ridley Gallery is proud to present “American Flags,” an exhibition of paintings by our Full Time Drawing Faculty, Nicholas Gagliardi. Nick has been the Drawing Instructor at Sierra College since 2021. He earned a BFA from Sonoma State University and continued his education at the University of Georgia, earning a MFA in Drawing and Painting.

Nick’s current work explores the many layers, both physically and metaphorically, surrounding some of the current issues people face today. By creating layered paintings that show multiple viewpoints, Nick hopes to get closer to how most see the world– not one sided, but through a multitude of lenses.

Visit the Display

  • Location: Ridley Gallery in LR-102 on Rocklin Campus
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11am – 3pm or by appointment
  • Exhibition Dates: Monday, October 7 – Thursday, Nov. 7
  • Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 9, 4 – 6pm, with an artist talk at 4:30pm