A Space for Vision and Expression

Visual Arts

Experience the inspiration of our galleries, featuring a dynamic mix of regional art, traveling exhibits, and vibrant displays. Explore the creativity of artists working in diverse media and let your imagination take flight.

Exhibits

We are the host institution for many works of art owned by foundations throughout the country. Thanks to their efforts, we can showcase work from artists you’ve seen only in art history books, including Renoir, Manet and Picasso.

Featuring Paintings Gifted by John & Karen Goodenow

December 11 - May 31
Goodenow Gallery

From the Collections

April 16 - June 20
Weaver Lobby, McIlrath Landing and Monte Pearson Galleries

Celebrate the Arts 2026!

April 16 - June 06
Monte Pearson Gallery

Elusive Balance

June 11 - September 05
Weaver Lobby, McIlrath Landing and Goodenow Galleries

Sarah Grant

June 25 - September 19
Monte Pearson Gallery

Impressionist Collection Grand Re-Opening

July 16
Bud and Bev Pearson Gallery

Okoboji Plein Air Invitational

September 10 - November 07
Weaver Lobby and McIlrath Landing Galleries

Collections

Our permanent and loaned collections provide a rare look at some of the world’s great masters, including the Wyeths, Jasper Johns, Willem de Kooning, Salvador Dali, Picasso, Miro and Andy Warhol, to name a few. We also feature a 43-piece collection of Russian and Soviet-era art, the largest of its kind in the country. Explore our varied collections. You’ll be delighted by what you see.