The Foster Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is located in the Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water Street. A variety of art exhibitions, including works of faculty, BFA degree candidates, and internationally known artists, are open to the public each year.
Gallery Director :
Tom Wagener
Gallery Hours :
No admission charged
Exhibition Schedule - 2007-2008
UW-Eau Claire's permanent collection of art had its beginnings in the late 1960s with a major bequest by Emil Arnold of New York. Included in the gift were works by modernist Karl Knaths, a major figure of the Provincetown school; expressionist Jacob Epstein; and figural draftsmen/painters/sculptors Raphael and Moses Soyer. The collection has grown to approximately 700 artworks; many are on display in academic buildings and especially in the McIntyre Library.
Two major philosophies determined the nature of the permanent collection: to seek original artworks which were instructive and educational for our primary audiences - the university community and the greater western Wisconsin region - and to always strive for quality works. The latter determination has meant selecting pieces which could challenge audiences, including those students studying art at the university.
Built from a modest annual budget provided by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation and administered by a university-wide committee, the collection has proved to be always visually interesting and frequently spirited and surprising.
The University Art Collection has limited means to aquire new works of art. Collectors are encouraged to contact the collection Curator about possible gifts of original artwork.
(715) 836-2328
wagenetk@uwec.edu
Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday evening, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 
Exhibition Schedule
University Art Collection
September 13-October 4
Art Faculty Show
Exhibiting the past year's research by the studio faculty of the UW-Eau Claire Department of Art & Design.
Mike Christopherson, Steve Terwilliger featured.
Opening Reception: : Thursday September 13, 7:30-9:00 pm.
October 11-November 1
Refresh: Print Biennial II
An exhibition of printmaking including both traditional and digitally produced mediums. Curated by the UW-Green Bay Lawton Gallery.
Opening Reception: : Thursday October 11, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
November 8-December 2
Rome is Burning/The New School
Robert Williams started Juxtapoz magazine in 1994 as a way to showcase art outside of the mainstream contemporary art world. Includes works in the mediums of underground comix, rock posters, graffiti art, Kustom Kulture and graphic design.
Opening Reception: Thursday November 8, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
December 7-16
Senior BFA Exhibitions
Senior exhibitions by December 2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates.
Opening Reception: Saturday December 8, 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
January 31-February 21
Meaning and Metaphor
A show demonstrating how four nationally renowned illustrators condense contemporary issues into single images. Anita Kunz, Guy Billout, Jason Holley and Daniel Bejar.
Opening Reception: Thursday January 31, 7:30-9:00 pm
February 28-March 31
New Orleans Artists in Exile
The loss from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita was devastating. Countless artists lost their homes and studios. Jonathan Ferrara gallery's traveling exhibition of work by displaced New Orleans artists.
Opening Reception: Thursday February 28, 7:30-9:00 pm
April 10-30
51st Annual Juried Student Art Show.
Exhibiting the artworks of UW-Eau Claire students as selected by a nationally known artist.
Opening Reception: Awards and scholarships presentation Thursday April 10, 7:30-9:00 pm.
May 3-11
Senior BFA Exhibitions.
Senior exhibitions by December 2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates.
Opening Reception: Exact dates to be announced.
