American Women
Exhibit March 13. The artists in this exhibit challenged the relationship between art and craft while expanding who could be seen and heard.
Joy and Magic in Saturated Color
EXHIBIT extended to mid-February: Color is more than just visual: it’s emotional. There is magic in color; a kind of spell woven through light and perception. Saturated colors (bright, vivid, and pure) don’t just catch the eye- they uplift the soul. Whether it’s the golden glow of a deep yellow or the bold intensity of crimson red, colors often evoke joy, excitement, and vitality.
The Internal Affairs of Mr. Invincible by Lou Ferreri
EXHIBIT May 23 – September 19. This exhibition features 25 prints from a series of hundreds of drawings done on editorial pages of the New York Times produced by Ferreri between 2010–2017.
Framed Insight: Learning from Galleries
EXHIBIT Jan 24 – May 19, 2025. A gallery setting fosters deeper emotional connections, inviting viewers to interpret and reflect on the artist’s intent and cultural context. For educators, galleries become living classrooms, where discussions around technique, history, and symbolism come alive.
Some Pieces Whisper
EXHIBIT Sep 16 – Jan 10, 2025. This exhibition showcases prints and ceramics that, though modest in size and subdued in palette, invite deep reflection and calm.
Water is Life
EXHIBIT opens May 3, 2024. Contemporary artists continue to engage with water as a subject and medium for artistic experimentation. Environmental concerns, climate change, and the impact of human activities on water ecosystems have inspired artists to address ecological issues through their work.
Looking Back: A Retrospective for Laura
EXHIBIT Jan 12 – Apr 27. Reception TBD. This exhibit pays tribute to Laura Goliaszewski, whose remarkable stewardship over the past 17 years, has been instrumental in nurturing and curating the diverse array of works held in BSU’s Harlow/Kleven teaching collection.
The Heart of Design
EXHIBIT Extended through Dec 2023. The most successful works of art utilize design elements to hit an emotional cord in the viewer. These prints and ceramics were developed using principles of design to maximize connections with the viewer.
A Celebration of Women Artists
EXHIBIT Feb 3 – May 12 (updated). This show celebrates the women artists in the collections and their contributions to the art world. Women have been part of the history of art since the beginning. But women have never been accepted and valued the same as male artists.
Art as Mirror
EXHIBIT Oct 3 – Jan 20. Artists hold up a mirror to society asking us to consider who we are and who we want to be. This show is a collection of prints and ceramic works covering various cultural, historical, and political themes.
Inspiration from a Flower
EXHIBIT June 1 – Sept 23. Artists are drawn to the evocative qualities of flowers. Memories and feelings erupt immediately at the sight or fragrance of a flower. This show is a collection of prints and ceramic works inspired by flowers.
The Art of the Process
Exhibit: February 1 – May 13, 2022. Selected prints and ceramics from BSU’s Harlow-Kleven teaching collection focus on the process of making art and the results artists achieve.
Say It with Color
Exhibit: October 1, 2021 to January 21, 2022. Prints and ceramics selected for the exhibit from BSU’s Harlow-Kleven teaching collection, masterfully demonstrate how artists use color to engage, direct and interact with the viewer.
A Degree of Connectedness
June 2 – September 17, 2021. A Degree of Connectedness invites you to explore the relationships presented in each image or object.
A Different Way to Look at It – Harlow | Kleven Gallery
Exhibit & Online Image Gallery: February 5 – May 21, 2021: From Bemidji State University’s Harlow-Kleven teaching collection, “A Different Way to Look at It” challenges viewers to think about what the artists have achieved in their creation of abstract art.
