University Art Gallery

Located near the library and university center, the Central Michigan University Art Gallery's mission is to provide you and other mid-Michigan community members the opportunity to see contemporary art by emerging and established regional, national and international artists.

The gallery also serves as a laboratory and classroom for you to learn the process and concepts of exhibiting your creative work through juried student shows and senior BFA and BAA exhibitions.

We showcase art

We feature up to 12 exhibitions a year, as well as related lectures and films. Our schedule includes original curated exhibitions and national traveling exhibitions. You will be able to exhibit your work in an impressive 1890 square feet of display space and 290 running feet of walls in two galleries, equipped with LED track lighting, computer monitors, wifi, and a high-definition digital projector with a sound system.

Current exhibition

The words

Growing Pains - 2026 Graphic Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition

“Children and young adults today experience an altered childhood due to the rise of technology and decrease in communication - one focused less on exploration and imagination but still cherishing the spark of youth."

This exhibition is done as part of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and the capstone class taught by David Stairs. The exhibition features collaborative installation work by candidates for the BFA in Graphic Design: Abigayle Bartlett, Michael Carlson, Ayrionna Christian, Angelina Chynoweth, Emma Corbett, Courtney Hanses, Kaylei Harrison, Clayton Hildebrandt, Emma Junga, Jordan Kinney, Veronica Lessing, Sierra Loubert, DeAndre Martin, Gibson Owens, Sarah Piatek, Ava Zaffarano.

Exhibition Dates: March 28 - April 17, 2026

Reception: March 28, 2-4pm

About the gallery

    The gallery is free and open to the public. There is never an admission charge.

    Tours and Group Visits
    Tours are available at no cost to school groups or other visitors. To schedule tours or group visits of over 15* people contact 989-774-7457.

    Mailing address
    University Art Gallery
    Wightman 132
    Central Michigan University
    Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859

    Shipping address
    University Art Gallery
    Central Michigan University
    251 E. Preston St.
    Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859