UCO’s Melton Gallery to have art exhibit reception tonight

The University of Central Oklahoma’s Melton Gallery will host a public reception for the 2025 Art and Design Faculty Exhibition from 5–7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28. The reception is free and open to the public and will include light refreshments. Free parking is available for off-campus guests in UCO Lot 7.

The annual exhibition features new work by faculty and staff from the UCO Department of Art and the School of Design. On view Aug. 25–Oct. 3, the exhibition highlights the creative and scholarly practices across both programs, with work representing disciplines such as painting, sculpture, graphic design, interior design and illustration.

“This show gives our faculty the chance to flex their creative chops and allows the campus community to see just how wonderfully skilled our artists and educators are,” said Keri Smith, curator of the Melton Gallery. “We’re excited to welcome everyone back to campus with an incredible display of talent.”

Located in the UCO Art and Design Building, the Melton Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., and Friday from noon to 3 p.m., or by appointment.

For more information about the Art and Design Faculty Exhibition or to schedule a visit to the Melton Gallery, contact Keri Smith at meltongallery@uco.edu or call 405-9746358.

Visit www.meltongallery.com for additional programming details.

To learn more about the UCO College of Fine Arts and Design and view a listing of events and performances, visit cfad.uco.edu.