The University Galleries are dedicated to serving Missouri State University, Springfield and the Midwest region.
Galleries are located throughout campus and downtown Springfield.
NOW ON VIEW
Carolla Arts Exhibition Center
Makeshift Ruminations: Work from Forty Years in Ceramic Art by Keith Ekstam
Jan. 20 – Feb. 20 | First Friday Art Walk: Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m.
The Carolla Arts Exhibition Center is open to the public Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Brick City Gallery
Annual Foundations Exhibition
January 23 – February 13 | First Friday Art Walk: February 6, 6-9pm
The Brick City Gallery is open to the public Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cabot Gallery
The Cabot Gallery is temporarily closed for the university winter break and installation. Checkout our Exhibit Schedule to see what we have coming up in January 2026.
Museum Studies Exhibit Space
Conservation and Restoration of Vintage Toys
Oct. 17, 2025 - Feb. 6, 2026
First Friday Art Walk: Feb. 6, 2026
The Park Central Library Branch is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
GALLERIES
OUR MISSION
As a collective network of galleries, we seek to:
- Connect with patrons and students through engaging exhibitions exploring contemporary art and culture.
- Support the mission and legacy of the Art and Design Department.
- Serve as a professional development resource for students preparing for careers in the visual arts and design.
- Foster an environment of exploration and experimentation for Missouri State students, the Springfield community, and the Midwest region.
We look forward to seeing you in the galleries and online.
OUR COMMITMENT
Using art and design to communicate the history and intersectionality of human lives is central to our mission through education and civic engagement. The Art and Design Department is committed to active, intentional and ongoing engagement with all people, in the curriculum, and in communities. We aim to increase one’s awareness, content knowledge, cognitive sophistication and empathic understanding of the complex ways individuals interact within systems and institutions.
Appraisals or authentications
University Galleries does not provide appraisals or authentications.
We suggest contacting the Appraisers Association of America for guidelines and state searches. You can also find general information and links for appraisals at the Archives of American Art.
Exhibiting with the University Galleries
Interested in exhibiting in the University Galleries? Our programming schedule is planned 2-3 years in advance and is reviewed by the department’s Exhibitions Committee. Feel free to send any questions or proposals to the Director of Exhibitions, Jodi McCoy, at JMcCoy@MissouriState.edu.
