Exhibits encompass a full spectrum of artists’ professional experience: from beginning amateur to seasoned professional, our mission is to assist all levels of artist in continued learning through exhibition opportunity.
We have one outdoor and five indoor galleries: The NorthLight Gallery, Galleria At The Forum, West End Studio, What’s Up Downstairs, The Patio, and The Sculpture Garden. Throughout the summer we also have our free interactive kids' exhibit, ArtZeum.
All gallery exhibits are open to the public FREE OF CHARGE during regular open hours.
Featuring the work of three women of varying experience and age, representing a conscientious exploration of traditional media and styles.
Celebrating the artistry and history of the American Traditional tattoo.
Works from multiple disciplines honoring the history and artistry of the cowboy way of life.
Artzeum is a FREE annual interactive children’s arts exhibit happening each summer at our Kemp Center location.
Small-format works in delicate egg tempura speaking to social issues through the lens of magical realism.
A dual interpretation of modern ceramics.
Whimsical illustrations of creature both real and imaginary.
The Arts Council has several open call opportunities for artists throughout the year.
In addtition we host up to 22 solo and group exhibits in our 3 gallery spaces each year, plus community exhibits in several off-site locations.
To be considered for an exhibition in one of these spaces, please send 8-10 samples of artwork and a short artist statement or biography to the contact information below (see the bottom of this page for contact information on galleries).
At The Kemp
• The NorthLight gallery is dedicated to our most experienced artists.
• The West End Studio gallery typically features a varying level of emerging artists and smaller professional exhibits.
• The Patio gallery and our other auxiliary spaces feature community programming.
• The Sculpture Garden is the home to 11 permanent pieces, as well as our annual juried exhibit featuring 10 national and international artists. These pieces remain on the grounds for a full calendar year, changing each May.
At The Forum
• The Galleria exclusively features women artists in reference to the building’s former history as the home of The Woman’s Forum.