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

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2026 Annual Juried CMU Student Art Exhibition

Works in painting, ceramics, animation, sculpture, printmaking, fibers and photography by CMU student artists are featured in the exhibition.

This exhibition is an annual tradition, open to all students at Central Michigan University. Our juror - artist Danielle Owensby - reviewed 166 works by 74 artists and selected 85 pieces by 59 artists.

Exhibition Dates: February 21 - March 6 & March 16 - March 21, 2026

Reception & Award Ceremony: February 21, 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