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Welcome to the NKU Art Galleries

Our galleries serve as a premier venue for the exhibition of high-quality artworks from regional, national, and international artists as well as a creative forum for students, the campus community, and region. We also showcase and engage the art of traditionally underrepresented groups and individuals who have contributed to the richness and diversity of our region.

To this end, the gallery will strive to create educational opportunities through outreach programs, experimental projects, and institutional collaborations. Our exhibitions include challenging and engaging contemporary work by nationally recognized artists as well as faculty and student shows such as the student juried exhibitions and BFA senior exhibitions.


 

2025-2026 Exhibitions

 


Fall Exhibitions

 

América
Artist: Tina Gutierrez
The Art of the Luthier: Crafting Ancient Sound
Artist: Larry Brown
(Main Gallery)
August 22 – September 18, 2025
Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5-7pm
VESSEL: Cache, Stash & Spectacle
Works by Joshua Maier
(Third Floor Gallery)
August 22 – September 18, 2025
Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5-7pm
Legacy
Works by Joell Angel-Chumbley
(Atrium Space)
August 22 – September 18, 2025
Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5-7pm

 
Trial & Error
Curated by Hez Sumner (NKU Alum)
(Main Gallery)
October 2 – October 30, 2025
Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025 form 5-7pm
Thresholds: Nothing is Fixed Here
Curated by Casey Dressell
(Third Floor Gallery)
October 2 – October 30, 2025
Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025 form 5-7pm
Thresholds: Nothing is Fixed Here
Curated by Casey Dressell
(Atrium Space)
October 2 – October 30, 2025
Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025 form 5-7pm

 
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Main Gallery)
November 20 – December 5, 2025
BFA Artist Talks: Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 3-5pm
BFA VCD Presentations: TBD
Reception: Thursday, November 20, 2025 form 5-7pm
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Third Floor Gallery)
November 20 – December 5, 2025
BFA Artist Talks: Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 3-5pm
BFA VCD Presentations: TBD
Reception: Thursday, November 20, 2025 form 5-7pm
Student Curated Exhibition
(Atrium Space)
November 20 – December 5, 2025
Reception: Thursday, November 20, 2025 form 5-7pm

 
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Spring Exhibitions


FE25: Art & Design Faculty Exhibition
Artists: Full-time & Part-time Faculty
Main Gallery
January 22 – February 19, 2026
Reception: Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5-7pm
Sabbatical Work
Artist: Julie Mader-Meersman
Third Floor Gallery
January 22 – February 19, 2026
Reception: Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5-7pm
Exhibition TBD
(Atrium Space)
January 22 – February 19, 2026
Reception: Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5-7pm

 
Juried Student Exhibition
(Main Gallery)
March 5 – March 26, 2026
Reception: Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 5-7pm
Stitched Topography
Various Artists
(Third Floor Gallery)
March 5 – March 26, 2026
Reception: Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 5-7pm
Student Curated Exhibition
(Atrium Space)
March 5 – March 26, 2026
Reception: Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 5-7pm

 
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Main Gallery)
April 16 – May 1, 2026
BFA Artist Talks: Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 3-5pm
Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026 form 5-7pm
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Main Gallery)
April 16 – May 1, 2026
BFA Artist Talks: Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 3-5pm
Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026 form 5-7pm
Student Curated Exhibition
(Atrium Space)
April 16 – May 1, 2026
Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026 form 5-7pm


Gallery Hours

Our gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Location

The NKU Art Galleries are located on the third floor of the Fine Arts Center. The third floor is the entrance floor from the main campus plaza. There are two gallery spaces: The Main Gallery and the Third Floor Gallery.

The SOTA Community Showcase Atrium is located on the second floor of the Fine Arts Center near the Corbett Theatre.

 

Guest Parking

Parking is available for a fee in the Welcome Center Garage. Parking is available on reception night in Lots I and D.

Parking & Directions Information

 

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Contact

Paige Wideman
Director of Galleries & Outreach
widemanp@nku.edu
(859) 571-5148

2024-2025 Exhibitions