Exposure to a wide range of exhibits and lectures is an important part of an art education, as well as a way to successfully engage the larger public. To this end, the Art Department offers multiple venues for exhibits and lectures.

The Ford Gallery, located in Ford Hall, maintains a year-round schedule of exhibitions and artist lectures. It serves as a venue for the work of outside artists, graduate thesis exhibitions, as well as a some student exhibitions. For more information on the Ford Gallery exhibition and lecture schedule, please visit the Ford Gallery website.

In addition, the new Student Center, located on the north side of campus, houses two gallery spaces. First is the University Gallery, which features major exhibitions and events intended for both the Art Department and the University public, including the annual Faculty show and annual undergraduate juried Exhibition. A second gallery in the Student Center is directed by the student-run Intermedia Gallery Group, and is dedicated exclusively to showcasing student work. It provides excellent oppurtunitites for students to experience firsthand the endeavors involved both in exhibiting their own work and managing a gallery space.