Morris Gallery of Contemporary Art
Contemporary art, right on campus.
The Morris Gallery exhibits current works of art and design by national artists, students, and faculty, and it’s open to students, faculty, and the public.
Gallery hours
Monday–Friday
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Third floor of Baity Hall. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
About the gallery
Art that expands your perspective.
Located on the Valley campus, the Morris Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits current works of art and design for the educational enhancement of students, faculty, and the general public.
The gallery’s goal is to introduce visitors to high-quality artwork from national artists through a wide variety of media.
Exhibitions
2026–27 exhibitions.
Visiting artists and BFA thesis shows from our students. Stop by during gallery hours, or meet the artist at a closing reception.
Fall 2026
Sept. 1–24, 2026
Designs Deviated: Sara Alfieri
Closing reception: Thursday, Sept. 24, 4–6 p.m.
Artist talk and workshop: Sept. 24, time to be announced
Oct. 12–Nov. 13, 2026
Later / بعدا: Hanieh Darvishian
Closing reception: Monday, Nov. 9, 3–5 p.m.
Artist talk and workshop: date to be announced
Nov. 30–Dec. 3, 2026
BFA Thesis Exhibition: Sophie Cott
Closing reception and artist talk: Thursday, Dec. 3, 4–6 p.m.
Dec. 7–11, 2026
BFA Thesis Exhibition: Ashton Boyer
Closing reception and artist talk: Thursday, Dec. 10, 4–6 p.m.
Spring 2027
Jan. 25–Feb. 26, 2027
Lo Que la Tierra Recuerda // What the Land Remembers: Oscar A. Gonzalez, Jr.
Closing reception: Thursday, Feb. 25, 4–6 p.m.
Artist talk and workshop: date to be announced
March 15–April 9, 2027
Finite Element: Ruiqi Zhang
Closing reception: Thursday, April 8, 4–6 p.m.
Artist talk and workshop: date to be announced
Spring 2027 · Dates to be announced
BFA Thesis Exhibitions
Spring senior shows are being scheduled. Check back for dates.
Visit the gallery
Find us in Baity Hall.
The Morris Gallery is on the third floor of Baity Hall on the Missouri Valley campus. Admission is open to students, faculty, and the public during gallery hours.
Gallery hours
| Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
Private visits
Private visits can be arranged by contacting the Fine Arts Department at 660-831-4173.
Come see what’s on view.
Questions about exhibitions or visiting? Contact Mia Johnson at 660-831-4084.