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.
2024-2025 University Art Gallery Schedule
Fall 2024
August 26 – October 9
Cross Connections International Design Exhibition 2024
Cross Connections International has been a prominent global design event and festival in academia since its inception in 2009. This collaborative event will feature approximately 120 artworks encompassing a wide range of visual art forms, including print-based visual communication design, screen-based video and animation, and user-centered design across both traditional and emerging media. The work featured comes from over 10 North American institutions as well as Portugal, Belgium, China, Korea, and Taiwan.
New Work – Lindsey Dunnagan – in the Charlyn Gallery
Lindsey Dunnagan, Associate Professor of Art, exhibits her latest paintings.
Tuesday, August 27
Lindsey Dunnagan “Letting Go” Artist Talk, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
October 15 – November 22
New Work – Rusty Nelson, Matt Derezinski, and Aaron Neeley
Design faculty will show their most recent bodies of work in this year’s faculty exhibition.
Love Bomb – Kenneth Hall – in the Charlyn Gallery
Tuesday, October 15
Artist Talk with Kenneth Hall, 4:30-5:00 p.m. in Ophelia Parrish 2210
Opening Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Art Gallery, Ophelia Parrish 1114
December 2 – December 6
BA and BFA Capstone Exhibition
A week is set aside at the end of each semester to show the capstone projects of studio art seniors completing their BA or BFA in ceramics, fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.
A Strong Foundation
Faculty-selected works from our studio art foundation courses.
Friday, December 6
Closing Reception 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Spring 2025
January 21 – February 28
Still Life with Bowl of Universe – Ari Norris and Timothy Norris
Terra Fracta – William McKinney – in the Charlyn Gallery
Tuesday, January 21
Artist talks 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Opening Reception 5:00-6:30 p.m.
March 18 – April 25
Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Guest juror: Marisa Andropolis
The Annual Juried Student Exhibition is always one of the highlights of the University Art Gallery schedule. Some of the best recent Truman student artwork is on display.
Floating Curiosities – Marisa Andropolis – in the Charlyn Gallery
Tuesday, March 18
Artist’s Talk, 4:30 p.m.
Opening Reception and Student Awards, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
April 28 – May 2
BA and BFA Capstone Exhibition
A week is set aside at the end of each semester to show the capstone projects of studio art seniors completing their BA or BFA in ceramics, fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.
Friday, May 2
Closing Reception, 6:00-7:30 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 – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30am – 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.
