Galleries & Events

Art & Design Gallery
The gallery, on the third floor of the Art and Design Building, is the exhibition space for students, faculty and visiting artists and for exhibits from such sources as regional universities. Recent exhibits have encompassed painting, sculpture ceramics and textiles.

Hallmark Symposium Series
The Department of Design, supported by an endowment from Hallmark Cards Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., invites creative and articulate designers, writers, artists and educators to speak at the Spencer Museum of Art, often in conjunction with special exhibits.

KU History Galleries
Located on each level of the Kansas Union, the KU History Galleries and displays bring to light various aspects of the University's rich history. The panels and displays detail history such as KU's first faculty, the Rock Chalk Chant, Lost Traditions and much more.

Visiting Artist Series
The Department of Art brings to campus artists of national and international repute several times a year to lecture to students, faculty and the general public; to critique student work; or to conduct workshops.