Mercer Gallery
MERCER GALLERY at Garden City Community College
A Cultural Landmark for Artistic Engagement, Education, and Community Enrichment
The Mercer Gallery, located in the west wing of the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building at Garden City Community College, is a vital cultural institution for southwest Kansas. More than a space for viewing art, it is a dynamic platform where creativity, education, and community intersect.
With a commitment to excellence and accessibility, the Mercer Gallery presents exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists, offering viewers a transformative opportunity to experience the world through diverse artistic perspectives. Through thoughtful curation and innovative programming, the gallery fosters critical thinking, cultural awareness, and meaningful conversation—essential to personal and civic growth.
The gallery plays a central role in enriching the cultural life of the campus and the broader community. Its exhibitions span a wide range of media and conceptual approaches, sparking intellectual curiosity, inspiring artistic practice, and enhancing lifelong learning. As an educational resource, the Mercer Gallery actively supports student development by offering hands-on workshops, artist lectures, and opportunities for students to exhibit their work in a professional setting.
Far from being a sterile or impersonal space, the Mercer Gallery welcomes visitors into an environment designed for reflection and connection. With fabric-covered display walls, carefully calibrated lighting, and tastefully arranged multidisciplinary exhibitions, the gallery provides a serene, accessible, and stimulating setting where the arts can be fully appreciated.
Don't expect a cold, sterile environment when you enter Mercer Gallery. The space is warm and welcoming to celebrate artists and visitors interested in their work. As you pass through the oak doors, you enter a tranquil area of fabric-covered displays, carefully controlled lighting, and tastefully arranged, multidisciplinary exhibits.
-- Finney County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Finney County Convention & Visitors Bureau Mercer Gallery page can be found here
Gallery HOURS
Open during the regular academic year. Closed during the summer term and college breaks.
| Monday- Thursday |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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| Friday |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Mercer Gallery welcomes proposals from professional artists interested in future exhibitions. To apply or request further information, please contact:
Michael Knutson
Gallery Director
michael.knutson@gcccks.edu
2025–2026 Exhibition Schedule
* All dates are subject to change
AUGUST 1 – 28, 2025Norman Wyatt – Creative Metal Closed for installation: September 1 – 4 |
January 19 – February 20, 2026Erika Nelson – Selections from the Woodpecker Archives |
September 5 – 26, 2025
Elwyn Vatcher – Alein Conversations: Futurian Houses Closed for installation: September 26 – October 2 |
February 26 – 27, 2026GCCC Art Club Affordable Art Sale Closed for installation: March 2 – 5 |
October 3 – 31, 2025Marco Hernandez with Wichita State University’s Tornado Alley Press Printmaking Club Closed for installation: November 3 – 5 |
March 6 – April 2, 2026Michael McCaffrey and University of Kansas Visual Arts Showcase Gallery Closed for Spring Break: March 16 – 20 Closed for installation: April 7 – 10 |
November 6 – December 3, 2025Bill Amonson – Decorative and Functional Ceramics (Front Room) Reception: To Be Announced |
April 7 – 24, 2026FHSU CLAY Closed for installation: April 27 – 30 |
November 6 – 21, 2025GCCC Art Club – Art Giveaway Prize Viewing Gallery Closed for Thanksgiving: November 26 – 30 |
May 1 – 15, 2026Garden City Community College Student Showcase |
December 8 – 16, 2025Garden City High School Awards Exhibition Gallery Closed for Winter Break: December 17 – January 19 |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Brian K. McCallum
3D Art Professor
(620) 276-9419
brian.mccallum@gcccks.edu
Fine Arts Office
Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building
(620) 276-9540
Garden City Community College exists to contribute meaningfully to the region’s economic, educational, and cultural well-being. The Mercer Gallery is a cornerstone of that mission—providing a space where the arts flourish, creativity is nurtured, and community connections are strengthened through the power of visual expression.