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The GSU Visual Arts Gallery is committed to creating an excellent, intellectually stimulating, and visually compelling experience for the entire region through dynamic exhibitions of established, emerging, and student artists’ work.

10/07/2026

Artists across the country: this opportunity is for you.

The Visual Arts Gallery at is accepting submissions for its inaugural National Juried Exhibition, showcasing contemporary artwork from artists at all stages of their careers.

Guest juror Kimberly Oliva, Chicago-based curator and owner of Oliva Gallery, will select works based on artistic merit, conceptual strength and craftsmanship.

The exhibition will be on view at the gallery December 7–18, 2026, and January 4–22, 2027.

Artists age 18 and older residing in the United States are invited to submit up to three original works completed within the past three years.

Entry fee: $35
Application deadline: October 19

Learn more and submit your work online: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17737/CAFE

09/30/2026

Andrew Bearnot : TORQUE

Come see this gorgeous exhibition by appointment: email [email protected]

Or join us for one of our free public events:
Wednesday, Oct 7, 12:30-2:30pm
Tuesday, Oct 13, 12:30-2:30pm campus walk
Saturday, Oct 17, 2-4pm
- following a 1pm walking tour of theNate

Andrew Bearnot theNate

09/10/2026

Opportunity for Artists:
/ Visual Arts Gallery, Governors State University
NATIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CDT
Entry Fee: $35

The Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery presents its 2026–2027 National Juried Exhibition, showcasing contemporary artwork by artists from across the United States. Juried by Kimberly Oliva, the exhibition will be on view from December 2026 through January 2027.

Location: University Park, Illinois
Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2026–January 22, 2027

They’re looking forward to bringing together artists from across the country for this inaugural national exhibition.

To learn more, follow the link: www.govst.edu/visual-arts-gallery

Find the full call and apply now on CaFÉ™ (CallForEntry.org). Applicants must submit all materials through CaFÉ. A completed application and $35 non-refundable entry fee.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

05/21/2026

BFA STUDENT EXHIBITION 2026
On view through May 29, 2026

Keith Block
Ariss Burton
Nicole Chavez
Desire Epps
Deart Ramadani

Gallery Hours: 10am - 6pm Mon-Thurs and by appointment
Closed Memorial Day

05/01/2026

Angelina Antolin is a Governors State art major with a minor in art history who went to Hawaii University International Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Education Conference in December. There she and Professor Rebecca Siefert presented their collaborative project on student engagement in art edu...

04/30/2026

The Spring Newsletter is out:https://www.govst.edu/uploadedFiles/About/Nathan_Manilow_Sculpture_Park/NMSP_Newsletter%20April%202026_FINAL%20digital_CH_0426.pdf

04/27/2026

Installed in the D Main Entrance to GovState .siefert civic engagement art project

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1 University Pkwy
University Park, IL
60484

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Monday 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm

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