Exhibition Schedule
Spring 2025
Annual Foundations Exhibition
January 27 – February 14 | First Friday Art Walk: February 7, 6-9 PM
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 28 – April 6 | First Friday Art Walk: March 7 and April 4, 6-9 PM
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 2025 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 21 – May 2 | First Friday Art Walk: May 2, 6-9 PM
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.
Summer 2025
The Long Road Home: Black Cowboys in America
Ron Tarver
July 7 – August 1 | First Friday Art Walk: August 1, 6-8pm
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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.