Exhibitions

Enjoy thought-provoking artwork. Explore historical artifacts. Expand your mind with exhibits in the CMU art collection that represent a variety of artistic approaches and contribute to our educational and cultural mission.

All are welcome to visit these exhibits free of charge.

Your gift to the University Library Arts and Culture Programming gift fund supports our efforts to host nationally known, world-class artists to speak about and display their works in the Baber Room. 

Baber Room Gallery

Events

Faces of Humanity: Portraits from the Permanent Art Collection of Central Michigan University

Faces of Humanity: Portraits from the Permanent Art Collection of Central Michigan University

Faces of Humanity presents a vivid selection of portraits that reveal the individual faces, stories, personalities, and artistic voices within the CMU permanent art collection.
January 16 - February 27
All Day
Art Exhibition - Small Hands, Big Wonder: A celebration of imagination, discovery, and curiosity

Art Exhibition - Small Hands, Big Wonder: A celebration of imagination, discovery, and curiosity

Rooted in curiosity and connection, their creations invite us to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the magic of childhood wonder.  
February 27 - April 16
All Day

Fourth floor exhibition area

The Olga Denison Collection of Anishinabe Art with Image of woven basket on display.

The Olga Denison Collection of Anishinabe Art

The  Olga Denison Collection of Native American art and craft, consisting of hundreds of works, is part of the Clarke Historical Library’s holdings. A selection of the works is exhibited on the fourth floor.