The Merwin and Wakeley Galleries

Exterior of Art Building

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Spring 2026 Upcoming Installations

Merwin Gallery

Senior exhibition: February 16 - March 4th
Reception: Saturday, February 28th, 1-3 pm

Wakeley Gallery

Portraiture: February 16 - March 4th
Reception: Saturday, February 28th, 1-3 pm

Merwin Gallery

All Student School of Art & Design Show: March 30 - April 22
Reception: Saturday, April 11, 1-3 pm

Wakeley Gallery

Senior spotlight: March 30 - April 22
Reception: Saturday, April 11, 1-3 pm

All exhibitions are free and open to the public. Check our hours below for more information.

Gallery Hours

Monday - Friday 12-4 PM
Tuesday Evening 7-9 PM
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 PM

Location

Ames School of Art and Design
Illinois Wesleyan University
6 Ames Plaza West
Bloomington, Illinois 61701-2900

About the Galleries

The Merwin and Wakeley Galleries provide exhibition schedules that support our curriculum, the University community, and the general public. These exhibitions mostly consist of contemporary artworks in all media. Each exhibition is meant to suggest the variety of visual approaches one may choose to present an idea. Student exhibitions include the Annual Juried School of Art Student Exhibition, the B.F.A. Candidate Exhibition and the B.F.A. and B.A. Degree Exhibition.