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
Kerfuffle - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art Spring 2026 Exhibition
This art exhibition showcases the work by CMU Department of Art & Design candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art: Ike Bolton, Alaina Daniels, Ellie DeBoer, Trynity Green, Cole Haack, Breanna Hoffman, and Claire Kavanagh. The exhibition fulfills part of the requirements for their degree and capstone class taught by Anne Gochenour, Director of University Art Gallery.
Exhibition Dates: April 25 - May 9, 2026
Reception: April 25, 2-4pm
Artists' Talks: April 25, 12:30pm
About the gallery
Admission
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.
Addresses
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
