Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery features photography, portraiture, fiber art and student work.
CINCINNATI — Mount St. Joseph University’s (Mount) Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery is showcasing work by regional photographers, University alumni, faculty and student artists during its 2026-27 exhibition season.
The season brings together exhibitions exploring memory, community and creative expression, from photography by Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky artists to fiber art by more than 70 MSJ alumni. Scheduled receptions offer opportunities for visitors to celebrate the artists and their work.
Currently on display through Oct. 28, “Afterimage: Portraiture as Memory” invites visitors to consider how photography preserves moments and connects the past with the present.
“This season offers visitors a chance to experience the breadth of creativity in our region and within the Mount Community,” said Michaelann Kelley, chair of the Department of Creative Arts. “From photographers exploring memory to alumni continuing their artistic practice and students developing their voices, each exhibition brings a different perspective to the gallery.”
The 2026-27 exhibition lineup includes:
FotoFocus: Afterimage: Portraiture as Memory | Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 2026
Photographers and lens-based artists from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky explore personal, collective and cultural narratives through remnants of the past and echoes of the future. The exhibition considers photography’s ability to preserve faces, fleeting light and moments as time moves forward.
Faces of the Future | Nov. 13-Dec. 9, 2026
A painting project by Associate Professor Kurt Grannan celebrates the faculty, staff and community members who shape daily life at Mount St. Joseph University. The portraits honor the dedication, care and everyday routines that sustain the university’s mission.
Reception: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2-4 p.m.
Common Threads | Jan. 15-Feb. 25, 2027
This invitational exhibition features two- and three-dimensional fiber art by more than 70 Mount alumni who studied under Sharon Kesterson Bollen. The exhibition celebrates their creativity, innovation and continued exploration of fiber art through diverse media and techniques.
Reception: Sunday, Jan. 24, 1-4 p.m.
MSJ Celebrates Youth Art Month | March 9-April 2, 2027
Celebrating the creative partnership between art teachers and students throughout the Southwest Region of the Ohio Art Education Association, this exhibition pairs work by Greater Cincinnati educators with pieces by two of each educator’s students. The exhibition highlights artistic growth, diverse voices and the impact of art education across elementary, middle and high school communities.
Reception: Sunday, March 21, 1-4 p.m.
Senior Thesis Degree Projects | April 10-27, 2027
Comprehensive projects represent the culmination of each student’s studies in their major area of concentration. The works serve as bridges to professional careers in visual arts and design.
Reception: Friday, April 16, 6-8 p.m.
MSJ Student Art Exhibition | May 7-Sept. 7, 2027
Selected student art and design works highlight the Mount’s Art and Design programs.
Reception: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 4-7 p.m.
The season opened with an MSJ Student Art Exhibition that ran May 9-Sept. 2, 2026, featuring selected work from the university’s Art and Design programs.
Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery is located in the Dorothy Meyer Ziv Art & Design Building at Mount St. Joseph University, 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For exhibition information, visit msj.edu/ssg or visit our Art Gallery page here.
About the Mount
As a Catholic institution rooted in the values of the Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Joseph University excels at serving the common good. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at the Mount are inspired to think beyond the classroom and redraw the bounds of what’s possible for their futures. This is accomplished through individualized educational experiences, a safe, secure campus environment, and an all-in commitment from faculty and staff to inspire students to reach their highest potential. The Mount fosters life-long learners who serve, care, and contribute to the world beyond their front doors.
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