Galleries
Discover the BGSU Fine Arts Center Galleries, where the community is invited to enjoy free exhibitions and events. From bold contemporary works by nationally recognized artists to inspiring faculty and student showcases, our galleries celebrate creativity at its finest.
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed University Holidays
Groups and class visits may be arranged by contacting galleries@bgsu.edu
- All galleries are wheelchair accessible with the exception of the upper level of the Willard Wankelman Gallery
- Paid parking is available in the first two rows of Lot N, off of Ridge St.
- Parking is free evenings after 6 p.m. and on weekends in Lot N
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
2026 Undergraduate Exhibition
February 1-15, 2026
Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman Galleries
Opening Event: Sunday, Feb. 1 | 2 p.m - 4 pm
From animation to portraits to jewelry, everyone will find things to admire in this delightfully diverse juried selection of art by undergraduate students in the BGSU School of Art.
2026 Spring BFA Thesis Exhibition
March 14 - 28, 2026
Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman Galleries
Opening Event: Saturday, March 14 | 6 p.m - 9pm
Each spring, the senior Bachelor of Fine Arts students in the School of Art have the opportunity to exhibit their senior thesis works. These exemplary student works — ranging from metals, sculpture, ceramics, and painting to glass, digital art and graphic design — fill the Fine Arts Center Galleries for a two-week show.
2026 MFA Exhibition
April 11-25, 2026
Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery
Opening Event: Saturday, April 11 | 6 p.m - 8pm
The School of Art is proud to honor and host the work of our graduating MFA students. This show features the work of Carrie Day, Emma Hampel, Ali Khoramshad, Ali Saffari, and Anna Stone.
BGSU Fine Arts Center Permanent Collection
The BGSU Fine Arts Center Galleries’ permanent collections consist of over 2,000 works in a range of mediums, including prints, drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture, and glass. Pieces date from the thirteenth century to modern day, and include many works from BGSU students and faculty, in addition to external nationally and internationally known artists.
The permanent collections support exhibition and research opportunities at BGSU, and works can be viewed by appointment. Research and teaching opportunities can be arranged for classes, as well as individual faculty, students, and outside scholars. Please contact Stephanie Garafolo, Galleries Curator, at sgarafo@bgsu.edu to make an appointment or for further information.
The BGSU Fine Arts Center gratefully acknowledges support from:
To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in these events by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.
Updated: 01/29/2026 10:34AM