Exhibition Schedule

Spring 2026

Annual Foundations Exhibition
January 23 – February 13 | First Friday Art Walk: February 6, 6-9pm

The Annual Foundations Exhibition features work from the department’s foundations courses. Works in this exhibition demonstrate students’ understanding of various artistic concepts in two- and three-dimensional design, drawing, as well as the development of artistic skills through classroom instruction

All School Exhibition, in partership with the Springfield Art Museum
February 27 – April 5 | First Friday Art Walk: March 6, 6-9pm

Hosted this year at Missouri State University’s Brick City Gallery, the Springfield Art Museum invites you to experience the vibrant creativity of our community’s young artists at the 2026 All School Exhibition. Since 1932, our longest-running exhibition celebrates the profound impact of arts education, which fosters creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Featuring hundreds of works selected by dedicated art educators from Springfield’s public, private, parochial, and homeschool cooperatives, this exhibition highlights the incredible talent of both students and their teachers. Support for the All School Exhibition is generously provided by the George & Linda Deatz Family.

BFA in Art Senior Exhibition 
April 20 – May 1 | First Friday Art Walk: May 1, 6-9pm

Every semester, the Brick City Gallery is pleased to host an exhibition of work by graduating students from the Department of Art and Design. The spring exhibition showcases the talent and skill of students who have spent years developing an artistic practice that will carry them into their professional careers.

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Brick City Gallery receptions

Opening receptions at Brick City Gallery are scheduled in conjunction with the Downtown Gallery Association's First Friday Art Walk.

Admission is free and open to all.