Diederich Art Gallery Past Exhibits
The MSUM Diederich Art Gallery exhibits for the past academic year 2022-2023.
Breaking Ground: Faculty Exhibition
Breaking Ground is the 2022 Faculty Art Exhibition, featuring the work of Brad Bachmeier, Wil Shynkaruk, Chris Walla, Sherry Lee Short, Laura Youngbird, Megan Johnson, Zhimin Guan, and Carlos Pacheco. The exhibition features a range of media, including painting, drawing, photography, video, ceramics and sculpture.
August 22 - September 15
Thursday, September 1: Reception 4:30-7:00 pm
Six McKnight Artists
The Six McKnight Artists exhibition features the works of the 2019 McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists recipient Hyang Jin Cho, three 2020 McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists recipients Ashwini Bhat, Roberta Massuch, and Tom Hubbard, and two 2021 McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists recipients Mike Helke and Juliane Shibata. This exhibition is supported by the McKnight Foundation and showcases the success of each artist’s fellowship or residency. The work is on loan and available for purchase from Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
September 19 - October 13
Thursday, September 22: Reception 4:30-7:00 pm
Minnesota Experience: Visiting Artist Qing Xu
Minnesota Experience is a solo show featuring the work of Qing Xu, a visiting artist from Jiang Nan University in China. The still lives, landscapes and portraits survey her study, research and observations during her one-year residence at MSUM School of Art. The new American life experience, cultural differences, the homesickness and total engagement with the artistic community have inspired her to creative these paintings with enthusiasm and freedom. Professor Xu wishes to communicate and exchange artistic ideas with students, artists and the public in the Fargo-Moorhead community.
September 19 - October 13
Thursday, September 22: Reception 4:30-7:00 pm
Fall 2022 BFA Exhibition #1
An exhibition showcasing works by graduating Fine Arts and Design students receiving Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees. The exhibition features a range of media including painting, drawing and illustration, printmaking, graphic design, photography, ceramics and sculpture. The BFA Exhibition brings together the creative and critical fine art practice of School of Art students in one culminating showcase.
October 17 - November 10
Thursday, October 20: Reception 4:30-7:00 pm
Artists
Fall 2022 BFA Exhibition #2
An exhibition showcasing works by graduating Fine Arts and Design students receiving Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees. The exhibition features a range of media including painting, drawing and illustration, printmaking, graphic design, photography, ceramics and sculpture. The BFA Exhibition brings together the creative and critical fine art practice of School of Art students in one culminating showcase.
November 14 - December 15
Thursday, November 17: Reception 4:30-7:00 pm
Artists
Art-A-Fair 9 High School Exhibition
MSUM’s School of Art’s Art-A-Fair is an annual high school art exhibition, workshop day and awards ceremony. More than 300 students and teachers from high schools in three states attend hands-on workshops by Visual art, Media Art and Music faculty, advanced students, regional arts organizations, and local artists.
January 10 - January 26
Learn more on the Art-A-Fair webpage
Student Juried Exhibition
January 20 - March 2
Thursday, February 2: Reception 4:30 - 7:00 pm
The School of Art’s annual exhibition showcasing artwork by MSUM students. This year, the exhibition will be juried by Jonathan Rutter, Executive Director and Curator at the Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead. Cash prizes will be awarded. Registration details coming soon.
Spring 2023 BFA Exhibition #1
An exhibition showcasing works by graduating Fine Arts and Design students receiving Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees. The exhibition features a range of media including painting, drawing and illustration, printmaking, graphic design, photography, ceramics and sculpture. The BFA Exhibition brings together the creative and critical fine art practice of School of Art students in one culminating showcase.
March 6 - April 6
Thursday, March 9: Reception 4:30-7:00 pm
Artists
Spring 2023 BFA Exhibition #2
An exhibition showcasing works by graduating Fine Arts and Design students receiving Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees. The exhibition features a range of media including painting, drawing and illustration, printmaking, graphic design, photography, ceramics and sculpture. The BFA Exhibition brings together the creative and critical fine art practice of School of Art students in one culminating showcase.
April 10 - May 12
Thursday, April 13: Reception 4:30-7:00 pm