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Gallery hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gannon Gallery

Gannon Gallery

Skogen Hall
2nd Floor
1400 Schafer St.

Dedicated in 1981 to the memory of Clell and Ruth Gannon, the Gannon Gallery is a light-filled space in BSC's Skogen Hall. Regional artists, student work and more rotate through this free public space throughout the year. 

About the Gannons

Clell Gannon was a naturalist, landscape painter, poet, editor-printer and historian. He was known for paintings of North Dakota scenes, including watercolor cover illustrations for Oscar Will Seed catalogs. He also wrote and illustrated the book, "How Christmas Came to North Dakota." Ruth was a long-time BSC Spanish and English teacher and poet. Both supported the arts and lived in a self-designed art house called "The Cairn."

2025-2026 Exhibition Schedule

Take a Walk in the Badlands of North Dakota
Melissa Gordon

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August 25 – October 3
Reception:  Wednesday, September 3
                    4 pm - 6 pm

Melissa Gordon’s exhibition, Take a Walk in the Badlands of North Dakota, features her vibrant illustrations from the book of the same name, written by Sherry Niesar.
 
This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. 
 
Anita Helman & Jill Edinger
Two Perspectives by Anita Helman & Jill Edinger
Floral Artistry: Two Perspectives
Anita Helman & Jill Edinger

Oct. 13 – Nov. 7
Reception:  TBD

This collaborative exhibit by Jill Edinger Photography and French beaded flower artist Anita Helman began with a single photo of crocuses and blossomed into a vibrant collection of art photography and handcrafted beaded blooms. Drawing inspiration from nature, the artists bring real flowers to life in both image and bead, creating a timeless celebration of color, texture, and creativity.
 
This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
BSC Art Faculty Exhibit
BSC-faculty-art
BSC Art Faculty Exhibit

Nov. 13 – Dec. 12
Reception:  Wednesday, December 3
                      4-6pm

This is a mixed media exhibit which features artwork produced by Bismarck State College Visual Art Faculty.
 
Cut Away: Reduction Relief Prints
Eric Johnson


Jan. 12 – Feb. 20
Reception:  TBD
 
Visual Art Student Exhibition
BSC Visual Art Students

Ceramic-artwork

April 12 – May 8
Reception:  TBD

The gallery will feature the Juried Visual Art Student Exhibition with pieces from BSC visual art students.
 

Elsa Forde Gallery

Elsa Forde Gallery in Schafer Hall was dedicated in 1958 to the memory of Elsa Forde, charter organizer and board member of the Bismarck-Mandan Art Association and chair of its annual art show. The art association helped establish both galleries at BSC.