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
Cultivating Intention: The Practice of Making
This art exhibition features BA, BFA, and MFA students from the UND Department of Art & Design. Challenged by Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Michael Conlan to create work outside of their normal style, the students created this body of work just for this exhibition. The strange textures and patterns come together in an unexpected but cohesive way. This is a must-see exhibition!
Featured artists: Amy Schaff , Adrian Harrison, Coral Johnson, Laura Feist, Matheus Muniz, Micah McHugh, Natalie Murphy, Stephen Alale, Tucker Schoneberg
Exhibition Dates
April 2 - May 7, 2026
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.