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.
2026-2027 University Art Gallery Schedule
Fall 2026
September 1 – October 20
The Legend of Kente | Main Gallery
New Works – Rao Najam | Charlyn Gallery
Artist talk with Rao Najam | Charlyn Gallery | Friday Sept. 4th 4:30pm
Opening Reception | Main Gallery | Friday, Sept. 4th 5:00-6:30pm
Free and Open to the Public
October 26 – November 20
New Works – Marshall Maude and Sarah Gross | Main Gallery
New Works – Sarah Williams | Charlyn Gallery
Receptions and Artist Talks TBA
November 30 – December 4
BA & BFA Capstone Exhibition | Main Gallery
Friday, Dec 4
Closing Reception, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Spring 2027
January 25 – February 26
New Works – Mee Jey | Main Gallery
New Works – Laura Naioti | Charlyn Gallery
Receptions and Artist Talks TBA.
March 16 – April 23
Annual Juried Student Exhibition | Main Gallery
New Works – Alex Theriy | Charlyn Gallery
Receptions and Artist Talks TBA.
April 26 – April 30
BA/BFA Capstone Exhibition | Main Gallery
Receptions and Artist Talks TBA.
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 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 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 marked with red or blue designations on E. Normal Street for free.
