5 Minutes Till Midnight is a group exhibition at The Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery that will feature students from the University of South Florida s College of The Arts, School of Art & Art History. Curated by senior BFA student Katie Richards, the exhibition will feature the diverse creative practices of students within the USF community.



The exhibition will explore the concept of the "World Clock," more commonly known as the "Doomsday Clock," which was set at five minutes to midnight in 2007 - the height of this generation s 

childhood. Growing up under the looming presence of global uncertainty has shaped our collective psyche, prompting us to cling to childlike wonder and imagination as a form of resilience against an 

unpredictable future.



5 Minutes Till Midnight will examine the ongoing cycles of life, death, and rebirth through a lens of 

curiosity and play. Emphasizing narrative, naivety, and imagination, the exhibition invites viewers to experience a world in flux - a continuous loop that echoes the ticking of the Doomsday Clock, which 

remains ever in motion.



Closing Reception: Friday, October 24, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 pm



The Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery

3801 USF Holly Drive 

Tampa, Florida 33620



The exhibition will run October 13 - October 24th. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 11 AM - 3 PM. The gallery is free and open to the public.



Select Artists Include:

Jaiden Faith

Kairah Johnson

Ryan McConnell

Martica Noel

Hannah Norato

Samira Rangel

Katie Richards (Curator)

Josh Walters

Brogan Willis



A closing reception will be held on Friday, October 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 



The gallery hours are Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and the address is 3801 USF Holly 

Drive Tampa, Florida 33620. 



The Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery is free and open to the public. 



For reasonable accommodations, please contact Cassidy at 

813-974-2360 or cassidysantos@usf.edu.