The Carlsten Art Gallery features a diverse range of exhibitions, from burgeoning student talent to internationally recognized artists, with themes that explore topics relevant to our campus and Central Wisconsin communities. Carlsten Gallery is a space for engaging displays and community-driven events. As part of UWSP’s College of Fine Arts and Communication, the gallery fosters an environment of creative exploration and academic excellence, guided by a dedicated team of faculty, staff, and scholars.

Located on the second floor of the Noel Fine Arts Center, The Carlsten Art Gallery exhibits local, national, and international artists, hosts community events, and contributes to overseeing and maintaining a unique permanent collection of fine art and design works. The gallery is a beautiful space with three ceiling mounted projectors and a sound system that can be used through the entire gallery or specific spaces.

Housed within the Carlsten Art Gallery is the Schneider Gallery, dedicated to showcasing current and past student works, allowing experimentation, research, and real-world gallery experience. If you have interest in using the space, or working with the Carlsten Art Gallery, please contact us. 

Email:  kknoke@uwsp.edu        Phone: 715-346-2669

Meet Your Mentors

2025 Faculty Group Show
UWSP School of Design & Communication

Exhibition: Open Now — September 13, 2025

Artist Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

This exhibition offers students a unique opportunity to connect with their instructors beyond the classroom. By showcasing personal work, faculty members reveal their artistic processes, inspirations, and professional practices. Not only does this show highlight the diverse talent within the School of Design and Communication (SDC), but it also celebrates with our greater Wisconsin community the expertise and passion that UWSP faculty bring to teaching and their art. Collectively, the exhibiting faculty represent all programs within SDC including: Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Media Studies, and Professional Communication.

Exhibiting UWSP Faculty:

Julie Marie Ables | Lecturer – Studio Arts
Laura Brennan | Assistant Professor – Photography
Barbara L. Burnette | Associate Lecturer – Interior Architecture
Cortney E. Chaffin | Professor – Art History
N. Seth Charles | Associate Lecturer – Art
Cary Elza | Associate Professor – Media Studies
Andy Gambrell | Assistant Professor – Art
Matthew Groshek | Assistant Professor – Graphic Design
Alex Ingersoll | Associate Professor & Area Coordinator – Media Studies
JinMan Jo | Professor – Art
Aaron Kadoch | Professor – Interior Architecture
Isabel Kelly | Associate Lecturer – Art
Steven Kelly | Assistant Professor – Ceramics
Austen Leigh LaRocca | Assistant Professor – Art History
Katja V. Marquart | Professor – Interior Architecture
Tamara McLean | Assistant Professor – Graphic Design
Stuart Morris | SDC Head/Assistant Dean | Professor – Graphic Design
Heidi Oberstadt | Associate Lecturer – Professional Communication
Kevin Obsatz | Assistant Professor – Media Studies
Justin Playl | Studio and Safety Coordinator
Laura Schade Stroik | Associate Lecturer – Interior Architecture

Gallery Hours

Special hours may be added during University events.

The gallery is closed on all major holidays.
Please check our Facebook page prior to visiting to ensure that our hours have not changed for any reason.

Schneider Student Gallery

The Schneider Student Gallery, an addition made possible by the generosity of Richard and Myrna Schneider, is a dedicated gallery space within the Edna Carlsten Art Gallery for student solo, dual, or group installations and projects. This gallery space offers students an opportunity to design and realize exhibitions of their own work.

Upcoming Events/Exhibitions