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.
BROUGHT TO LIGHT
2026 Senior BFA Show
April 28 – June 12
Artists’ Reception: Friday, May 15 | 5:30-7:30 | Gallery Talk @ 6:00
Experience the extraordinary talents of these nine UWSP artists as they celebrate accomplishments and embark on an exciting new journey.
This annual capstone experience offers graduating UWSP Integrative Studio Arts majors the opportunity to exhibit their exemplary work. Curated by a faculty committee, the collective of these nine distinct voices reflects their maturation as young artists prepared to embark on an exciting new phase of their lives.
We celebrate the work of Aurora Abley, Paige Augustine, Finley Cremeens, Peyton Cupery, Skyler Genskow, Kyler Johnson, Claire Matthews, Joe Nordman, and Sarah Steiger. Congratulations!
Gallery Hours
| MONDAY | CLOSED |
| TUESDAY | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| SUNDAY | CLOSED |
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.
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
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 cofac events
The College of Fine Arts and Communication offers more than 500 events open to the public each academic year! These include dance, music, and theater performances, master classes, guest artists, gallery exhibitions, SPTV broadcasts, WWSP radio programs, media and video productions among many other student-created pieces.
While the academic year has concluded, we have an exciting summer ahead! Watch our website for the 2026-27 theatre and dance season announcement, free public concerts during the American Suzuki Institute this July, Carlsten Gallery exhibits and more!