Current Exhibitions
Annual Juried Student Show @ Ford Gallery
Led by the Intermedia Gallery Group (IGG), the Annual Juried Student Show is one of the most popular exhibits every year. The juried exhibit is open to all currently enrolled EMU students. This year’s guest juror and local artist, Takeisha Jefferson will be choosing the top three artworks in the show and awarding those students with cash prizes, generously supported by the Ellen Wilt Endowment. Please join us for a public reception and award ceremony Thursday February 20th starting at 5pm with announcements to begin at 5:30pm.
February 17 - March 7 2025
Public reception Thursday February 20 from 5pm to 7:30pm
Katherine Bullock: Everywhere to Hide @ University Gallery
Everywhere to Hide showcases the culmination of Katherine Bullock’s three years at EMU in the MFA program at the School of Art and Design. Katherine’s thesis exhibition will bring together years of making and research into one singular exhibit that highlights an intriguing and enthralling visual language all it’s own. Please join us for a public reception at University Gallery in the Student Center Thursday March 6th beginning at 4:30pm.
February 17 - March 7 2025
Public reception Thursday March 6 from 4:30pm to 7pm
LECTURE: Megan Heeres; Landscapes for Later @ Strong Hall Auditorium (Strong 100)
Join visiting artist Megan Heeres in a conversation about the role of art in a changing climate through her own practice and those of other artists from the past, present and future. Heeres will discuss topics of the anthropocene and climate justice, and how her art practice intersects with these realms.
Wednesday February 19th 5pm
Upcoming
Capstone @ Ford Gallery
March 31 - April 17 2025
Currents Juried HS Student Show @ University Gallery
March 17 - April 27
Hours
Ford Gallery Hours *
Monday thru Thursday - 10am to 5pm (CLOSED OVER SCHOOL BREAKS & HOLIDAYS)
University Gallery Hours *
Monday through Friday - 10am to 6pm (CLOSED OVER SCHOOL BREAKS & HOLIDAYS)
Saturday - 10am to 2pm
*Please note, gallery hours are subject to change depending on student schedules. If you contact us in advance we can work to have the galleries open for you by appointment during off hours.
Eastern Michigan University Galleries
University Gallery
900 Oakwood St.Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Ford Gallery
114 Ford Hall Ypsilanti, MI 48197
The School of Art & Design at Eastern Michigan University provides students and faculty in art history, studio art and visual art education with an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, creative work and research, and a department-wide focus on student-centered learning.