Fine Art Gallery

My curatorial vision is rooted in the belief that art has the power to engage, challenge, and inspire. I strive to create exhibitions that not only showcase the highest aesthetic quality but also spark intellectual curiosity and encourage deeper dialogue between art, ideas, and audiences. The gallery should be a space of learning, enrichment, and discovery, where visitors are invited to experience something both new and unexpected.

Each exhibition is carefully crafted to highlight the unique perspectives and voices of artists while fostering a dynamic interaction with the broader cultural and social conversations of our time. I am deeply committed to offering a broad spectrum of works that open new avenues of exploration and invite critical reflection.

Ultimately, my goal is to create an environment where art becomes a catalyst for growth, where viewers leave not only having seen something unique, but having been exposed to new ideas that provoke thought and inspire action.

- Carrie Weis, Gallery Director

The Ferris State University Fine Art Gallery is interested in curating exhibitions of excellence. It is our mission to establish an environment of learning, enrichment and inspiration through exhibitions that create relationships between art and ideas while providing our audience with something new and unexpected. I am primarily concerned with curating exhibitions for the Gallery of the highest aesthetic quality, based upon diversity of medium, concept, artistic style and educational opportunities.

If you believe your work supports our mission we encourage you to submit your work for review.

Please Include:

• a letter of introduction of yourself and your work
• artist statement
• CV or Resume
• CD or flash drive containing high dpi/resolution images of your work

The University Gallery will contact artists for upcoming exhibition. We generally schedule one to two years in advance.

Please send materials to:

Carrie Weis
Gallery Director
Ferris State University
Fine Art Gallery
805 Campus Drive, UCB-205
Big Rapids, MI 49307

Or you may submit electronically to:

[email protected]