The Davidson College Art Galleries support the academic mission of the college through the presentation, interpretation, and discussion of primarily contemporary artworks in all media. The galleries offer exhibitions, programs, and opportunities for students and members of the community to interact with and research over 4,000 works of art spanning more than five centuries. The college maintains a permanent collection of art, which is displayed in academic buildings on campus and lent to other regional, national, and international art institutions for inclusion in thematic exhibitions and/or individual retrospectives.