McMurry University Art Galleries

Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery

The Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery is the main exhibition space at McMurry University. Along with serving as a teaching tool, the gallery exhibits the works of students, faculty, and local and regional artists. 

Most exhibits include artist lectures and receptions, allowing the artists to connect with both students and the Abilene community.

Gypsy Ted Gallery II

The Gypsy Ted Gallery is located on the first floor of Old Main in room 105. This galley is named for Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie who served McMurry as the first Dean of Fine Arts from 1923-1947. The gallery is run by a qualified student director who is responsible for all student exhibitions, art management, preparatory work and receptions. This gallery is open by appointment.

Contact Information

Jennifer Nichols—Gallery Director
McMurry University
Department of Art
1642 Sayles Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79605

325-793-4958

Rhonda Fujiwara - Gypsy Ted Student Director

Cameo White - Gallery Student Intern

McMurry University Gallery Calendar 2019-2020

Fall

Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery

Hours: 9-4:30 Monday through Friday

September 3-27 - London Travel Experience ART Exhibit - Reception - September 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

October 1—26 - Homecoming Alumni Exhibition - Patrick Messersmith, Brady Nichols Sloane & Jonathan Kimbrell. Chromotose - Reception and Artist Talk - October 25, 5-7 p.m.

Gallery will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Saturday, October 26.

October 28—November 8 - Senior Exhibition - Kelsey Mata BFA - “For I Have Sinned” - Reception - November 1, 5—6:30 p.m.

November 18-26 - Senior Exhibition - Logan Shary BFA - “Eustress” - Reception - November 26, 5-6:30 p.m.

December 2-6 - Senior Exhibition - LRhonda Fujiwara BFA - “Empowered” - Reception - December 6, 5-6:30 p.m.

Gypsy Ted II Student Gallery

Hours: 9-4:30 Monday through Friday

September 3—27 - Rising Stars - New Art Majors and Minors - Reception - September 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

October 1—26 Our McMurry Journey - Homecoming Exhibit

October 28--November 1 - Senior Exhibition - Marya Wilson BFA - “Promises of Forever” - Reception - November 8, 6:30—8 p.m.

November 11—15 - Senior Exhibition - Tiffany Roberts BA - “Butterflies & Beauty” - Reception - November 15, 5—6:30 p.m.

November 18-26 - Senior Exhibition - Keifer Cokonougher BFA - Reception - November 26, 5—6:30 p.m.

December 2-11 - Christmas Sale - Buy It and Take It Show and Sale

Furr Welcome Center

Award Winners of the 2019 McMurry Art Competition