The Truman State University Art Gallery is committed to the belief that art matters. It changes lives, documents and reflects our experiences, and shows us worlds and perspectives other than our own. We also believe that the liberal arts and sciences matter. Knowledge does not exist in isolation; particularly in the information age, it is interconnected, is created, developed, and maintained communally, and is changeable over time and across cultures.
Each year, the University Art Gallery hosts exhibitions of faculty and student art, art historical exhibitions, and exhibitions of regional contemporary art.
2025-2026 University Art Gallery Schedule
Fall 2025
September 1 – October 20
New Works – Aaron Fine, Charlyn Gallery
Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiche Through Illustration – Main Gallery
Tuesday, September 2
Artist Talk with Aaron Fine, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
October 27 – November 21
New Works – Daniele Yakle, Charlyn Gallery
If You Build It (‘Til Kingdom Come) – Jared Peterson, Main Gallery
Tuesday, October 28
Artist Talk with Jared Peterson, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
December 1-5
BA & BFA Capstone Exhibition
Friday, Dec 5
Closing Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Spring 2026
January 26 – February 27
Dorothy Wirtz Exhibition – Main Gallery
Unbroken, and other works – Zoë Couvillion, Charlyn Gallery
Tuesday, January 27
Artist talk with Zoë Couvillion, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
March 16 – April 24
Annual Juried Student Exhibition – Main Gallery
New works – Brooke Alexander, Charlyn Gallery
Tuesday, March 17
Artist Talk with Brooke Alexander, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
April 27 – May 1
BA & BFA Capstone Exhibition
Friday, May 1
Closing reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Past Exhibitions
Visit Us
The University Art Gallery resides in the renovated gymnasium in Ophelia Parrish Fine Arts Center located on Truman State University’s campus near the intersection of East Normal Street and South Mulanix Street. Exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Please note, the University Art Gallery is closed between exhibitions and during all Truman State University breaks.
Parking
During regular business hours, free on-street parking is available on S. Florence Street and S. Mulanix Street. After hours and on Saturdays, you may park in the university parking lots off E. Normal Street for free.
