Exhibitions
In Conversation
With Our Community
Exhibitions express local identity and perspective.
Art isn’t meant to gather dust in a corner—it’s made to engage, provoke and connect. At the Lawton Gallery, we feature local artists to spark dialogue, reflecting truths relevant to our community. Much of the art responds to current events, regional landscapes and the challenges facing Northeast Wisconsin. While many pieces come from students, faculty, and staff, we also showcase submissions from national and international artists, ensuring diverse voices enrich the conversation.
2026 Fall Exhibitions
Wisconsin Watercolor Society: Fall Exhibition 2026
September 2–October 1, 2026
Reception: Thursday, February 10, 2026, from 4 – 7 p.m.
Founded in 1952, the Wisconsin Watercolor Society stands as the pioneering Wisconsin art organization dedicated solely to supporting and promoting watercolor artists within the state. This exhibition showcases the diverse artistic expressions of watercolor painting through the works of talented artists hailing from various regions across Wisconsin.
Through Light We Remember Everything
October 10–November 5, 2026
Reception: Thursday, October 10, 2026, from 4 – 7 p.m.
This exhibition, drawing from UWGB’s permanent collections, will showcase a diverse range of photography, featuring works by renowned national and international artists as well as alumni from our photography program.
53rd Student Juried Exhibition
November 12–December 15, 2026
Reception: Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4 – 7 p.m.
Adam Fulwiler, the Executive Director of the Hardy Gallery and an alumnus of UWGB, will be our esteemed guest juror for this annual exhibition. This exhibition showcases the diverse and exceptional work created by our current students.
Submit Your Work
If you're an artist and want to submit your work, get in touch with us! We welcome a diverse array of art to broaden our horizons.
Ask an Artist
Lawton Gallery Curator and working artist Cristian Andersson helps shape our exhibitions. If you have questions about current and upcoming shows, he can help!