The Merwin and Wakeley Galleries
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Fall 2026 Exhibitions
Outsiderism: Art outside of the mainstream
October 26 - January 24
Reception: November 17, 5-7p.m.
Group exhibition at Merwin Gallery at Illinois Wesleyan University, featuring Lindsey Brashler, Peter Elvidge, James Hall, Adam Hines, David Holt, Rev. Bill Riegle and Rene Riegle, and Alita van Hee.
The Ames Library has created a list of resources to learn more about outsider art, which can be accessed here.
6 Ames Plaza West
Bloomington, IL
Monday - Friday: 12-4 p.m.
Tuesday Evening: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
A M Yeager: Groundwork
October 26 - January 24
Reception: November 17, 5-7 p.m.
Solo exhibition at Wakeley Gallery at Illinois Wesleyan University.
6 Ames Plaza West
Bloomington, IL
Monday - Friday: 12-4 p.m.
Tuesday Evening: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
Previous exhibitions
Caroline Burton: Metropolis
September 8 - October 19
Solo exhibition at Merwin Gallery at Illinois Wesleyan University.
6 Ames Plaza West
Bloomington, IL
Monday - Friday: 12-4 p.m.
Tuesday Evening: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the School of Art & Design Alumni
September 8 - October 19
Group exhibition at Wakeley Gallery at Illinois Wesleyan University.
6 Ames Plaza West
Bloomington, IL
Monday - Friday: 12-4 p.m.
Tuesday Evening: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday: 12-4 p.m.
Tuesday Evening: 7-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
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.
Artists interested in showing at our galleries, click the link below for more information
About the Galleries / Artist Submissions
CONTACT
Amy Wilson - Assistant Professor of 2-D Art & Gallery Director
Department - School Of Art