Memorial Union Gallery
Our Union houses a 1,236-square-foot art gallery that features rotating exhibits.
The Memorial Union Gallery, fondly referred to as "the MUG," is managed by UND Art Collections. This beautiful and contemporary gallery hosts multiple art exhibitions each year, with shows that change approximately every 90 days. The MUG primarily features the work of UND Department of Art & Design students, faculty, and visiting artists.
- 4-5 exhibitions per year
- Customizable lighting configurations
- Operated by students, curated by an alumna
North Dakota Clay: A Selection of UND Pottery Accompanied by the Paintings of Paul E. Barr
This exhibition includes historical pieces curated from the UND Pottery Collection, accompanied by a selection of paintings by Paul E. Barr. It was specifically curated to align with the 36th Annual Convention of the North Dakota Pottery Collectors Society and the approaching 100th Anniversary of the North Dakota Products Vase.
Exhibition dates: June 16 - August 31, 2025
Hours
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mon. - Fri.
Closed on holidays
About UND Art Collections
UND Art Collections oversees the curation, display, and preservation of approximately 30,000 pieces of art and art-related objects by regional and internationally known artists. Artists in the collections include Salvador Dali, Audrey Flack, Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, Andy Warhol and many others. The extensive collections contain paintings, photography, sculptures, pottery and ceramics, Chinese papercuts, drawings, jewelry and metalwork, fabrics and textiles, furniture, multi-media work, artist books, as well as artist and gallery ephemera.