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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.


 

2024-2025 Exhibitions



Fall Exhibitions

 

The Dramatic Imagination: Creating Worlds and Telling Stories through Theatrical Design
(Main Gallery)
Aug. 29 - Sept. 19,2024
Reception: Sept. 12, 5-7p.m.
The Dramatic Imagination: Creating Worlds and Telling Stories through Theatrical Design
(Third Floor Gallery)
Aug. 29 – Sept. 19, 2024
Reception: Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m.
The Silent Opera
Artist: Barbara Houghton
(Atrium Gallery)
Aug. 29 – Sept. 19, 2024
Reception: Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m.

 
FotoFocus Exhibition | Call Me When You Get Home
Artist: Marissa Stewart
(Main Gallery)
Sept. 26 – Oct. 31, 2024
Artist Talk: Oct. 3, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Reception: Oct. 3, 5-7 p.m.
FotoFocus Exhibition | Light Color Culture
Artist: Gregory Rust
(Third Floor Gallery)
Sept. 26 – Oct. 31, 2024
Reception: Oct. 3, 5-7 p.m.
FotoFocus Exhibition | Light Color Culture
Artist: Gregory Rust
(Atrium Gallery)
Sept. 26 – Oct. 31, 2024
Reception: Oct. 3, 5-7 p.m.

 
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Main Gallery)
Nov. 21 – Dec. 6, 2024
BFA Student Talks: Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m.
BFA Capstone Presentations: Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m.
Reception: Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Third Floor Gallery)
Nov. 21 – Dec. 6, 2024
BFA Student Talks: Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m.
BFA Capstone Presentations: Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m.
Reception: Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.

TBD
(Atrium Gallery)
Nov. 4 – Dec. 6, 2024
Reception: Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.

 

 


 
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Spring Exhibitions


ARTDES Faculty Sabbatical Exhibitions
Artists: Rachael Banks, JeeEun Lee, Marc Leone, Kevin Muente
(Main Gallery)
Jan. 23 – Feb. 20, 2025
Reception: Jan. 23, 5-7 p.m.
Farewell Exhibition
Artist: Nick Bonner
(Third Floor Gallery)
Jan. 23 – Feb. 20, 2025
Reception: Jan. 23, 5-7 p.m.
ARTDES Faculty Sabbatical Exhibition
Artist: Matthew Albritton
(Atrium Gallery)
Jan. 23 – Feb. 20, 2025
Reception: Jan. 23, 5-7 p.m.

 
Juried Student Exhibition
(Main Gallery)
Mar. 6 – Mar. 27, 2025
Reception: Mar. 13, 5-7 p.m
Mail Art Exhibition
Curated by Randell Plowman
(Third Floor Gallery)
Mar. 6 – Mar. 27, 2025
Reception: Mar. 13, 5-7 p.m.
TBD
(Atrium Gallery)
Mar. 6 – Mar. 27, 2025
Reception: Mar. 13, 5-7 p.m.

 
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Main Gallery)
Apr. 10 – May 2, 2025
Reception: Apr. 10, 5-7 p.m.
BFA Senior Exhibitions
(Third Floor Gallery)
Apr. 10 – May 2, 2025
Reception: Apr. 10, 5-7 p.m.
TBD
(Atrium Gallery)
Apr. 10 – May 2, 2025
Reception: Apr. 10, 5-7 p.m.


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