Art Stories & News

Elena Diane Curris

UNI Gallery of Art to present the 2024 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition

The UNI Gallery of Art will present “Alumni Spotlight: Diverse Perspectives in Graphic Design” for this year’s Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition.
Kelly Cunningham

Curiosity created a career in UX design for McDonald’s

Kelly Cunningham's many areas of study at UNI have helped her succeed as a UX designer, now working as a senior experience design lead for McDonald’s.
UNI Gallery of Art

UNI Gallery of Art presents 'American Abstraction' exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art and Permanent Collection announces its art exhibition American Abstraction located in the Mary Haskell-Hansen Room of the Gallery. This UNI Permanent Art Collection exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Josh Hainy, Adjunct Professor of Art History, and Gallery Director Laura Gleissner. 

Sentient Process Crit Streed Opening Reception 10/16 UNI Gallery of Art

UNI Gallery of Art presents “Sentient Process”

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Sentient Process,” featuring works by UNI Department of Art professor emeritus Crit Streed.
Artwork from "Thread, Pattern, Form: Work by Iowa Surface Design Association Artists"

UNI Gallery of Art presents “Thread, Pattern, Form: Work by Iowa Surface Design Association Artists”

The UNI Gallery of Art will present "Thread, Pattern, Form: Work by Iowa Surface Design Association Artists," an exhibition that runs Aug. 21 - Sept. 22.
Artwork from "Repetition, Suites, and Series"

UNI Gallery of Art introduces “Repetition, Suites, and Series”

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art and Permanent Collection announces its opening art exhibition, "Repetition, Suites, and Series." 
Students listen to Dan Perry and Tom Stancliffe

UNI Public Art Incubator partnership empowers young artists

UNI's Public Art Incubator is helping to build a sculpture park filled with art created by students from the Iowa Falls-Alden school district.
Spring 2023 BFA Exhibition

UNI Department of Art students present BFA group exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the spring 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) group exhibition from April 24 through May 5.
Caylin Jayde

Art career is taking flight for UNI graduate Caylin Jayde

From finishing her first mural to being featured in “New American Paintings” to having a viral TikTok, it’s been quite the year for UNI alum Caylin Jayde.
UNI Gallery of Art names Laura Gleissner as new director

UNI Gallery of Art names Laura Gleissner as new director

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art welcomes 2009 alum Laura Gleissner as its new director.