In the fall of 1984 Sweet Briar College dedicated the Pannell Art Gallery to establish a home for its notable collection of works of art. The 1906 Refectory was renovated to house the art collection and art library, to provide a distinguished exhibition hall, and to house the Department of Art History. The facility was dedicated to the care, study, and exhibition of original works of art. In 2004-05, the Anne Gary Pannell Art Gallery was re-dedicated in commemoration of its founding. The main gallery, the Anne Gary Pannell Center Art Gallery, is supplemented by two satellite galleries. The Benedict Gallery is located in the lobby of Benedict Hall. The Babcock Gallery is adjacent to the theatre and dance studios. Both the Lobby and Gallery of Babcock are used to display works of art. The works in the permanent collection provide primary sources for history of art and studio art classes, and for a wide variety of humanities disciplines. The Pannell Art Gallery provides a sanctuary for contemplation and reflection as well as a distinguished site for lectures, tours and other educational programs and events.