Union University Art Department

10/16/2026

The new Union University promotional video is out featuring our very own art student Reid Pike at the wheel! Thanks to Reid for allowing University Communications to film her at the pottery wheel. You can see the full video at the links section in our bio.

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Now on view through November 12 in the gallery is the work of Kim Winkle. A native of Oklahoma, she is a maker who creates furniture and objects using wood and paint; her work displays a balance of form, color and surface pattern. Winkle is a Professor and Director of the School of Art, Craft & Design at Tennessee Technological University. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Fine Art in Furniture Design from San Diego State University.

Her closing lecture and reception is scheduled for November 2 at 4:30pm in Harvey Hall. Please join us in celebrating her craft by viewing her work and signing the guest book. The gallery is free and open to the public, M-F, 8am to 4:30pm.

08/31/2026

Stay a While, the show by Clay Palmer, is currently on view in the gallery. Mr. Palmer’s work examines contemporary Southern life through interior genre scenes. The public is invited to his closing lecture in Harvey Hall on September 29th at 4:30pm, with gallery reception to follow. Union University Clay Palmer

08/15/2026

Welcome, new and returning students, to a new academic year in the Department of Art at Union University! We are excited to see you and welcome you to our community. Our upcoming events for the 2026-27 Academic year promise a mix of accomplished artists, stunning student work, and our featured solo faculty show. Please save these dates and watch our Instagram Union University Art Dept. for more! These are required for all art majors.

* Clay Palmer Show dates - August 13 – September 29, 2026
* Clay Palmer Closing Lecture and Reception - September 29 @ 4:30pm

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* Kim Winkle Show dates - October 1 – November 12, 2026 
* Kim Winkle Closing Lecture and Reception - November 12 @ 4:30pm

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* Mary Spellings Show dates - November 17, 2026 – January 7, 2027 
* Mary Spellings Opening Lecture and Reception - November 17 @ 4:30pm

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* Joshua Brunet Show dates - January 12 – February 26, 2027
* Joshua Brunet Opening Lecture and Reception - January 12 @ 4:30pm

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* Student Shows (will schedule Student Show and BFA shows later in the fall or early spring after we determine number of BFA graduates)
* March 3 - April 29, 2027

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* Annual Faculty Show: M. Paige Ward Moore dates - April 1 - May 20, 2027
* Paige Ward Moore Opening Lecture and Reception - Thursday, April 1, 2027

08/15/2026

Welcome, new and returning students, to a new academic year in the Department of Art at Union University! We are excited to see you and welcome you to our community. Our upcoming events for the 2026-27 Academic year promise a mix of accomplished artists, stunning student work, and our featured solo faculty show. Please save these dates and watch our Instagram Union University Art Dept. for more!

* Clay Palmer Show dates - August 13 – September 29, 2026
* Clay Palmer Closing Lecture and Reception - September 29 @ 4:30pm


* Kim Winkle Show dates - October 1 – November 12, 2026 
* Kim Winkle Closing Lecture and Reception - November 12 @ 4:30pm


* Mary Spellings Show dates - November 17, 2026 – January 7, 2027 
* Mary Spellings Opening Lecture and Reception - November 17 @ 4:30pm


* Joshua Brunet Show dates - January 12 – February 26, 2027
* Joshua Brunet Opening Lecture and Reception - January 12 @ 4:30pm


* Student Shows (will schedule Student Show and BFA shows later in the fall or early spring after we determine number of BFA graduates)
* March 3 - April 29, 2027


* Annual Faculty Show: M. Paige Ward Moore dates - April 1 - May 20, 2027
* Paige Ward Moore Opening Lecture and Reception - Thursday, April 1, 2027

07/31/2026

Here are the beautiful, quirky and fun pottery items on view in our gallery from the participants in our 2026 Union University Ceramics Camps in the Department of Art. These classes serve a variety of ages, featuring youth morning and afternoon sessions, adult evening classes, and hands-on clay techniques. They happen annually and require a fee and registration. Watch our future announcements for your chance to participate in 2027! Union University

04/24/2026

04/20/2026

“Dwelling: Memories in Seed Pods,” the BFA graduating show of sculpture student Annabella Wooten, is on view this week in the student gallery. Her gallery talk and reception is Tuesday, April 21st at 5pm, and is REQUIRED for art majors. Please come by and leave some words in the guest book for Annabella and view her beautifully detailed work. All of our gallery shows and events are free and open to the public.