Suspended somewhere between memory and imagination, this series of paintings invites
viewers into a world that feels both intimately familiar and quietly otherworldly.
Blending surreal compositions with a sense of nostalgia, the work draws on fragments
of childhood, those small, often overlooked objects and moments that linger long after
they’ve passed.
Recurring imagery threads the collection together: plants that shift between the real
and the imagined, animal figures reminiscent of small plastic toys once held in childhood
hands, and luminous full moons carefully placed to anchor and balance each scene.
These elements function not just as visual motifs, but as symbols, bridges between
the tangible and the dreamlike, the past and the present.
The painting series inspired Weis to write a narrative for each image. The collection
was sent to Austin Macauley Publishers and has recently been published as a children’s
book titled Full Moon Speaks.
Carrie Weis is the Museum & Gallery Director for the College of Arts, Sciences, and
Education at Ferris State University. She completed a Master of Fine Arts in Painting
at Kendall College of Art & Design of FSU and has exhibited and published her paintings
and poetry in venues both nationally and internationally.
Ferris State University Fine Art Gallery is dedicated to being an educational space
for people to explore art, ideas, and the human connection; driving change through
creative collaborations.
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
805 Campus Drive - UCB 205 Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: (231) 591-2536 Fax: (231) 591-2618
Carrie Weis Gallery Director Phone: (231) 591-2536 E-mail: [email protected]
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
Summer hours vary. Please contact us in advance to ensure we will be open.
Admission:
Free
Parking:
When visiting the Gallery, we recommend parking in lot 3A.
If you don't have a Ferris State University Parking Pass, you can get a temporary
free pass by requesting a guest permit.
Parking passes are required during business hours on weekdays. Parking passes are
not required on weekdays after 5 pm, on weekends, or during the summer.
