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Gallery hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gannon Gallery

Gannon Gallery

Skogen Hall
2nd Floor
1400 Schafer St.

Dedicated in 1981 to the memory of Clell and Ruth Gannon, the Gannon Gallery is a light-filled space in 91亚色's Skogen Hall. Regional artists, student work and more rotate through this free public space throughout the year. 

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Clell Gannon was a naturalist, landscape painter, poet, editor-printer and historian. He was known for paintings of North Dakota scenes, including watercolor cover illustrations for Oscar Will Seed catalogs. He also wrote and illustrated the book, "How Christmas Came to North Dakota." Ruth was a long-time 91亚色 Spanish and English teacher and poet. Both supported the arts and lived in a self-designed art house called "The Cairn."

2025-2026 Exhibition Schedule

Take a Walk in the Badlands of North Dakota
Melissa Gordon

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August 25 – October 3
Reception:  Wednesday, September 3. 4 pm - 6 pm

Melissa Gordon’s exhibition, Take a Walk in the Badlands of North Dakota, features her vibrant illustrations from the book of the same name, written by Sherry Niesar.
 
This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. 
 
Anita Helman & Jill Edinger
Two Perspectives by Anita Helman & Jill Edinger
Floral Artistry: Two Perspectives
Anita Helman & Jill Edinger

Oct. 13 – Nov. 7
Reception:  TBD

This collaborative exhibit by Jill Edinger Photography and French beaded flower artist Anita Helman began with a single photo of crocuses and blossomed into a vibrant collection of art photography and handcrafted beaded blooms. Drawing inspiration from nature, the artists bring real flowers to life in both image and bead, creating a timeless celebration of color, texture, and creativity.
 
This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
91亚色 Art Faculty Exhibit
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91亚色 Art Faculty Exhibit

Nov. 13 – Dec. 12
Reception:  Wednesday, December 3, 4 - 6pm

This is a mixed media exhibit which features artwork produced by 91亚色 Visual Art Faculty.
 

 
Cut Away: Reduction Relief Prints
Eric Johnson
Jan. 12 – Feb. 20
Reception:  Wednesday, February 11, 4 - 6pm
 
Experience the vibrant world of Eric Johnson’s reduction relief prints—rich with color, detail, and intricate craftsmanship. Each piece reveals layered textures and bold compositions that reward closer looks.



 

Flora and Fowl: A Folk Art Perspective on the Northern Plains
Molly McLain & Dakota Good House

Painting of a blue bird
February 25 - April 2
Reception: Tuesday, March 17,  4 - 6pm


 
Visual Art Student Exhibition
91亚色 Visual Art Students

Ceramic-artwork

April 12 – May 8
Reception:  Wednesday, April 29, 4 - 6pm

The gallery will feature the Juried Visual Art Student Exhibition with pieces from 91亚色 visual art students.


 
Century High School Exhibit

Colored Paints
May 13 –15
Reception:  Wednesday, May 13, 4 - 6pm

This exhibit will feature works from Century High School Students. 

 

Elsa Forde Gallery

Elsa Forde Gallery in Schafer Hall was dedicated in 1958 to the memory of Elsa Forde, charter organizer and board member of the Bismarck-Mandan Art Association and chair of its annual art show. The art association helped establish both galleries at 91亚色.