University Art Gallery
Located near the library and university center, the Central Michigan University Art Gallery's mission is to provide you and other mid-Michigan community members the opportunity to see contemporary art by emerging and established regional, national and international artists.
The gallery also serves as a laboratory and classroom for you to learn the process and concepts of exhibiting your creative work through juried student shows and senior BFA and BAA exhibitions.
We showcase art
We feature up to 12 exhibitions a year, as well as related lectures and films. Our schedule includes original curated exhibitions and national traveling exhibitions. You will be able to exhibit your work in an impressive 1890 square feet of display space and 290 running feet of walls in two galleries, equipped with LED track lighting, computer monitors, wifi, and a high-definition digital projector with a sound system.
Current exhibition
OUT OF PLACE:
2023 Graphic Design BFA Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: April 1st - April 15th, University Art Gallery
Opening & Reception: April 1st, 2-4pm
What does it mean for something or someone to be Out of Place? Come see the results of a group of Graphic Designers exploring this question in the exhibition "Out of Place" which will open at 11 am on Saturday April 1st and run through Saturday April 15th. You are invited to a reception for the artists on April 1st from 2-4 pm at the University Art Gallery. The exhibition features the collaborative and individual work of graduating senior Graphic Design students: Brett Best, Brianna Dell, Evan Dodge, Eric Estes, Clay Grabow, Jamie Haisma, Angela Hanners, Gloria Heye, Lauren Hunt, Christen Karasinski, Isabel Karnes, Kunyah Li, Raegan Luxford, Quinn McCraffey, Toni Mires, Claudia Persons, Caroline Sharbaugh, and Mahogany Wells. This exhibition is the culmination of the capstone class taught by Professor Clark Most.
The University Art Gallery's hours are Tuesday - Friday 11-6 and Saturday 11-3 or by appointment (989-777-7457)
About the gallery
Admission
The gallery is free and open to the public. There is never an admission charge.
Tours and Group Visits
Tours are available at no cost to school groups or other visitors. To schedule tours or group visits of over 15* people contact 989-774-7457.
Addresses
Mailing address
University Art Gallery
Wightman 132
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Shipping address
University Art Gallery
Central Michigan University
251 E. Preston St.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
