UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Celebrates Partnership with Art Connection via Valerosa, LLC.
May 13, 2026 | Elizabeth Wingfield
The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy introduced its eighth art exhibition, continuing the college’s partnership with local
artists through Art Connection via Valerosa, LLC. The exhibit was curated by Neita
Fran Ward and professionally installed by Tyler Museum of Art. The collection features
32 original works displayed throughout W.T. Brookshire Hall, home of the Fisch College
of Pharmacy.
“Our partnership with Art Connection via Valerosa allows us to transform our halls
into a space that
nurtures more than just academic excellence,” said Dr. Pamella Ochoa, Fisch College of Pharmacy dean. “By integrating these vibrant works into W.T. Brookshire Hall, we are supporting
the creative spirit of our future pharmacists and demonstrating the meaningful connection
between art, health and well-being.”
Art Connection via Valerosa collaborates with the Tyler Museum of Art and regional artists to integrate arts into academic spaces, promoting wellness for students and faculty.
“By bringing local art into the Fisch College of Pharmacy, we are creating a bridge between the East Texas creative community and the next generation of health care leaders,” said Neita Fran Ward, owner and art curator of Art Connection via Valerosa. “Our goal remains the same: to lift spirits, spark conversation and feed the soul through visual storytelling.”
For more information, tune into Art Connection via Valerosa, LLC’s live radio talk show, Art Connection of East Texas, Saturdays 8 – 9 a.m. on KTBB 97.5 FM.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.