Our program features ambitious and experimental art exhibitions, artist talks, screenings and discussions. We work with a range of professional artists, from those who are just beginning to emerge in their career, to internationally renowned and established artists. See our calendar of upcoming events below.
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery is an inclusive space for everyone to explore and enjoy. All events are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
Ahmed Ozsever: Five Miles/Twenty-Five Years
Monday, January 13 - Thursday, February 6, 2025
Reception: Thursday, January 23, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Moises Salazar Tlatenchi: Hijx De Viboras Doradas
Thursday, February 10 - Thursday, March 6, 2025
ECCE Lecture: Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium
Reception: A reception will immediately follow the lecture until 8:30 p.m. at the Visual Arts Gallery
Ellen Kleckner: Between Horizons
Monday, March 17 - Thursday, April 10, 2025
Closing Reception: Thursday, April 10, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
*This exhibition is presented in conjunction with Shapes of Influence, the bi-annual juried exhibition at the Springfield Art Association. Ellen Kleckner, a distinguished artist and curator, will serve as the juror for Shapes of Influence.
UIS Visual Arts Senior Student Exhibition
Monday, April 21 - Thursday, May 8, 2025
Reception: Thursday, April 24, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present the annual Student Exhibition that will feature graduating seniors from the Visual Arts area at UIS. Exhibiting artists include Teddy Armstrong, Mina Edmondson, Cierra Ference, Karina Hernandez, Ethan Hughes, Nick Leonard, Alli Schattschneider, Amy Sherwin, and Claire Waibel.