Department of
Art & Design

2011-2012 Gallery Schedule

Join us for a reception with light refreshments on the first day of each exhibition from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Color as Form
sept 7 - oct 5

Color moves beyond hue, value and tone to embody structure, shape, and story. In these works, drawn from PLU's Permanent Art Collection, color is key. 

Matt Johnson
oct 12 - nov 9

Tacoma artist Matt Johnson, a visiting instructor in the Department of Art & Design, explores the details of everyday life in his drawings and paintings. 

Juried Student Exhibition
nov 16 - dec 14 

A highlight of the fall calendar, this show features the best work by Pacific Lutheran University student artists, as selected by guest jurors.


focus logo smallerNational Print Exhibition: The Human Experience
feb 8 - mar 7

This year, our Print Exhibition focuses on The Human Experience, showcasing juried works from a diverse selection of national and international artists. 

Stone Soup

mar 14 -apr 11

PLU students showcase ceramics to be featured in our third annual Empty Bowls event, which raises money for charitable causes. The show is held in conjunction with the 2012 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference in Seattle. 

BFA Exhibition
apr 25 - may 27

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating artists of the Department of Art & Design.