The Simpson College Gallery of Art and Design provides opportunities for students to share design work with a general audience, such as in the Senior Exhibition for graphic design majors, plus experience work created by established artists and designers. Visiting artists often make presentations about their work, giving students the opportunities to interact with professionals. The gallery also serves as an important link between Simpson's campus and the extended community. All exhibitions and presentations are free and open to the public.
GALLERY HOURS: 9AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.
To make an appointment to view work during the weekend contact Justin Nostrala at justin.nostrala@simpson.edu.
FALL - 2024
Rachel Terlop
August 27 - September 27
Rachel Terlop is an Early Childhood Special Education instructor in the Department of Education at Simpson. Rachel is interested in researching how children learn in artistic spaces, museums, and maker spaces.
Exhibition on the History of Simpson College
October 7 - November 8
This exhibit will present prominent events throughout Simpson's history, from the beginning of the college, 1860, to the present day. The exhibition will also feature some recorded interviews of former Simpson instructors (Owen Duncan, Marilyn Mueller, John Epperson, Bruce Haddox) and two alumni (Robin Vanderhoef '75, and Walter Lain '81 - also the former Dean of Multicultural Affairs). The interviews include memories of Simpson's more recent history.
Graphic Design Senior Exhibition
November 18 - December 13
The GD Senior Exhibition shows design work created by students enrolled in Senior Seminar in Graphic Design - the capstone class of the graphic design program at Simpson. Designers include Avery Dickerson, Abigail Hintz, Nayeli Mejia, Katherine Minette, Max Mitchell, Krysten Rehberg, Morgan Rosenbeck, Tenley Schroeder, and Gracey Timm.
SPRING - 2025
Kristy Evans
January 13 - February 7
Kristy Evans' work primarily consists of mixed media, abstract paintings. Evans employs various materials and visual elements to simulate the layering of life experiences. The exhibition will include earlier and more recent work by the artist.
Graphic Design-Student Exhibition
February 10 - March 14
This exhibition features work created by students in Spring 2025 graphic design classes.
Tad Carpenter and Carpenter Collective
March 17 - April 25
Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator and teacher based in Kansas City, Missouri. Tad collaborates with his wife, Jessica Carpenter, to make up Carpenter Collective - A Design and Branding Studio. This final exhibition will feature design work created by Tad alone along with work produced by Carpenter Collective.