The Gallery of Fine Art was founded in 1979 on the Lee County campus of what was at the time Edison Community College, now Florida SouthWestern State College. The Gallery has as its primary function the exhibition, presentation and interpretation of modern and contemporary international art. On June 4th 2004, the Gallery of Fine Art was renamed the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW, commemorating our long time association and friendship with the artist. Over more than three decades until his death, the Gallery worked with Rauschenberg to present numerous world premiere exhibitions including multiple installations of the ¼ Mile or Two Furlong Piece.

In 2004, the Gallery of Fine Art was renamed the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW, commemorating our long time association with the artist.