Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
For many years, the Department of Art and Design was spread out among a number of buildings and never had a formal gallery. In 1969, John C. Thorns, Jr. first presented his vision to the college administration for a regional art museum with educational laboratories to house the Department of Art. With the completion of Rarick Hall in the spring of 1981, Thorns’ vision was realized.
When it first opened, the gallery was called the Visual Arts Center Gallery. It was rededicated the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art on October 11, 1987, during the annual homecoming activities. The gallery was renamed for Joel C. Moss (chair of the department from 1946 to 1973) and John C. Thorns, Jr. (chair from 1973 to 1990).
Located on the first floor of Rarick Hall, the Moss-Thorns Gallery is home to various student art exhibits, faculty shows and traveling exhibits throughout the year. During the fall and spring, the gallery is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
FALL 2012 Events
| Aug. 24 - Sept. 21 |
Linda Ganstrom Sabbatical Exhibition
Reception, Friday, August 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fall Gallery Walk |
| Oct. 4 - Oct. 26 |
"Ghost Towns and Gold Mines," David Jones, Guest Artist
Sponsored by Creative Art Society, Reception, Thursday, October 4, 7:00-9:00 pm |
| Nov. 2 - Nov. 27 |
BFA Studio Exhibition
Reception, Friday, November 2, 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 7 - Dec. 21 |
Annual Art Faculty Exhibition
Reception, Friday, December 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Winter Gallery Walk |
SPRING 2013 Events
| Jan. 14 - Jan. 25 |
Brian White MFA Thesis Exhibition
Closing Reception, Friday,January 25,7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Feb. 1 - Feb. 22 |
Interior Design ASID Student Chapter Exhibition
Reception, Friday, February 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| March 1 - March 22 |
Graphic Design BFA Exhibition
Reception, Friday, March 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| April 5 - April 19 |
Annual Student Honors Exhibition
Reception, Friday, April 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| April 17 |
Annual High School Art Exhibition
Gross Memorial Coliseum, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| April 26 - May 17 |
Michael Knutson MFA Thesis Exhibition
Reception, Friday, April 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Spring Gallery Walk |
SUMMER 2013 Events
| May 24 - June 21 |
Shawna Wangseng MFA Thesis Exhibition
Closing Reception, Friday, June 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Summer Gallery Walk |
| June 28 - July 12 |
Katrina Florell MFA Thesis Exhibition
Reception, Friday, June 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| July 19 - Aug. 16 |
Ned Day MFA Thesis Exhibition
Closing Reception Friday, August 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| June 17 - June 29 |
Isaac Sandoval MFA Thesis Exhibition (Hays Arts Council)
Reception, Friday, June 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Summer Gallery Walk |