Art Guild

Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery Exhibitions 2025-2026

View our gallery exhibitions schedule here.

Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery

2026-2027 Season

MSJ Student Art Exhibition | May 9 - Sep. 2, 2026
Features selected art and design student works that represent the best of the Mount's Art and Design Programs.
Reception: Wednesday, Sep. 2, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
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FOTOFOCUS: Afterimage | Sep. 23 - Oct. 28, 2026
Photography preserves moments, capturing faces, fleeting light, and memories as we
move into the unknown. Afterimage: Portraiture as Memory invites photographers and
lens-based artists from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky to explore personal, collective,
and cultural narratives through the remnants of the past and echoes of the future.
Reception: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Faces of the Future | Nov. 13 - Dec. 9, 2026
Faces of the Future is a new painting project by Associate Professor Kurt Grannan
celebrating the faculty, staff, and community members who shape daily life at
Mount St. Joseph University. Through a series of portraits, the project honors the
dedication, care, and everyday routines that sustain the University’s mission.
Reception: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Common Threads | Jan. 15 - Feb. 25, 2027
Common Threads is an invitational exhibition of 2-D and 3-D fiber arts featuring
work by more than 70 Mount St. Joseph University 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, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
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MSJ Celebrates Youth Art Month | Mar. 9 - Apr. 2, 2027
MSJ Celebrates Youth Art Month honors the creative partnership between art
teachers and students across the Southwest Region of the Ohio Art Education
Association. Featuring work by Greater Cincinnati educators alongside pieces
by two of their students, the exhibition celebrates artistic growth, diverse
voices, and the impact of meaningful art education across elementary, middle,
and high school communities.
Reception: Sunday, Mar. 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
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Senior Thesis Degree Projects | Apr. 10 - Apr. 27, 2027
Comprehensive projects expressing the culmination of studies in each student's
major area of concentration. These projects serve as bridges to professional careers
in the visual arts and design.
Reception: Friday, Apr. 16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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MSJ Student Art Exhibition | May 7 - Sep. 5, 2027
Features selected art and design student works that represent the best of the Mount's Art and Design Programs.
Reception: Tuesday, Sep. 5, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

MSJ Renaissance Awards

MSJ Renaissance: $500-$1000 per year. Planned participation in: The Art Guild, Theatre, University Band, Peak Productions, Writer's Block, or University Singers. Students may only receive one award, regardless of participation in multiple groups. Does not require a separate application. Visit the Scholarships page for more details.

Finding Community Through Creativity

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with all sorts of people who enjoy art and design as much as I do—from Fine Artists, Graphic Designers, and Art Education students! Plus, that's not even going into the professors I’ve worked with," says graphic design major Ryan Bach. "Art Guild has truly helped me make meaningful connections with those around me.”

Launch Experience

Creativity thrives at the Mount in every form—and there's a space and a community for you. Connect with fellow artists in Art Guild and create public works on and off campus, in Peak Productions to bring stories to life on screen, or express your voice and get published in Writer's Block! At the heart of it all is Studio San Giuseppe, the Mount's professional gallery—which celebrates student, faculty, and visiting artist exhibitions year-round. At the Mount, the arts aren't just extracurricular—they're a vital part of how our students connect, create, and share their vision with the world.

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