Art and Design galleries

The Mariani Gallery and the Oak Room Gallery are maintained and operated by the School of Art and Design . Students are exposed to exhibits that feature a variety of artworks and art making choices, helping to inform possible future career choices.

Located in Guggenheim Hall, the Mariani Gallery has served the Northern Colorado and Weld County communities since 1972. The space is newly renovated along with the rest of Guggenheim Hall, and reopened in September 2002. The Oak Room Gallery is located in Crabbe Hall and its exhibition schedule focuses on undergraduate and graduate student work ranging from solo Honors and Graduate Thesis exhibits to group shows representing various program areas.

The School of Art and Design Galleries are staffed by students from the School of Art and Design and from across campus. Students may participate as gallery attendants, docents, exhibit assistants, and exhibitors. Administration of the Galleries is provided by Art and Design Galleries Coordinator Charlotte Nichols.

The Galleries will host six exhibitions featuring work by artists in a variety of mediums during the academic year. Noteworthy past exhibitions include:Daniel Sprick Paintings, Don Coen Paintings, and Clementine Hunter Artwork from the Schoephoester Collection.

Schedule for the AcademicYear

Mailing Address: School of Art and Design Galleries, Campus Box 30, Guggenheim Hall University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 80639

Contacts: Visual Arts Galleries Coordinator, Charlotte Nichols: 970-351-2184, e-mail: charlotte.nichols@unco.edu.