Ruth Foster Art Gallery
Art that is close to home
Experience the visual world through the university's own art gallery. The Foster Gallery is the largest gallery in the Eau Claire area, and admission is free to Blugolds and the public. With a strong educational program, UW-Eau Claire students can take advantage of this learning space through exhibition receptions, open viewings, installation opportunities, guest speaker presentations, and the chance to participate in our annual juried student art show.
During the academic year, the Foster Gallery offers professional-level presentations of faculty and student work as well as external shows featuring nationally and internationally-recognized artists. Built in 1970, the Foster Gallery was named in honor of Ruth Foster, professor emeritus of art, who served on the faculty of Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire for 42 years and established The Foundation for the Appreciation of Art in Western Wisconsin.
Upcoming Exhibitions and Events
Bringing To Light, Spring 2023 Bachelor of Fine Art Senior Exhibition, April 28 - May 14, 2023. Reception Friday, April 28, 5-6:00 pm
Haas Fine Arts Gallery Hours
ClosedRuth Foster Art Gallery
- Monday
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- 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday
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- 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday
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- 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday
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- 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday
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- 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday
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- 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday
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- 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Recent Exhibitions
Exchanges: dialogues between poetry and art
This exciting juried exhibition will consist of both visual and literary art; poets writing original poems inspired by a selection of professional visual artworks, and visual artists creating original works inspired by a selection of professional poems.
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Sustainability themed exhibition on display in the Foster Gallery
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Students' sustainability and resiliency themed artwork
The Foster Gallery is showcasing student artwork in Our House is On Fire! - a virtual exhibition of sustainability and resiliency themed artwork.
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Exhibiting artwork by UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire - Barron County students
This exhibition showcases UW-Eau Claire student artwork selected by guest juror, Mary Carothers.
Learn MoreVisit and contact the Foster Gallery
715-836-2328 | fostergallery@uwec.edu
Amanda Bulger, Gallery Director
Haas Fine Arts Center 162
121 Water Street | Eau Claire, WI 54703