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

Gallery Hours

Open during the regular academic year. Closed during the summer term and college breaks.

 

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

 

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.