The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery (TAG) at UWF features an annual series of revolving exhibitions that highlight both student work as well as regional, national, and international artists. Exhibitions promote contemporary critical thinking and cultural inspiration for students and the greater Gulf Coast community.
About The Art Gallery at UWF
The Art Gallery (TAG) at the University of West Florida seeks to challenge, stimulate, and engage students and the greater public through direct interaction with works of contemporary and modern art. TAG's series of revolving exhibitions highlights both student work as well as innovative regional, national, and international artists. These exhibitions aim to foster critical thinking and cultural inspiration, benefiting both UWF students and the broader Gulf Coast community.
Every year, TAG features several solo and group exhibitions including the annual TAGGED Student Art and Design Competition, a biennial Art Faculty Exhibition, and several graduating BFA Thesis Exhibitions. The Gallery functions as a not-for-profit pedagogical space with a main focus of creating a forum for community dialogue centered around experimental and inventive artworks.
TAG is centrally located across from Mainstage Theatre and Rolfs Music Hall in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Its high ceilings and 1,600 square feet offer a creative setting for artists to display work. The Gallery accepts proposals from emerging and established contemporary artists year around.
View the Art Gallery's Full 2025-2026 Season here!
Exhibitions
A History of Photography: Storytellers, Tricksters, and Fortune Tellers
January 8 - February 5, 2026
Visiting Artist Lecture: Micah Mermilliod | January 22 5-6 pm
Closing Reception | February 5th from 5-7 pm
TAGGED: Student Juried Exhibition
March 5-12 | 2026
PROJECTIONS: A Portfolio Showcase
April 2-9 | 2026
SynThesis 26: BFA Exit Exhibition
April 23 - May 2 | 2026
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gallery Contact
Stasha Willis | Art Gallery Director
Building 82, Room 235
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514
A History of Photography: Storytellers, Tricksters, and Fortune Tellers
A History of Photography: Storytellers, Tricksters, and Fortune Tellers
"A History of Photography: Storytellers, Tricksters, and Fortune Tellers" is the second installment from The Art Gallery's Evolve exhibition series. This series was designed to provide a comprehensive pedagogical space for Department of Art & Design students and their instructors to collaboratively define and manage a themed exhibition. This year’s theme highlights a history of photography as interpreted by guest curator and UWF Professor Jim Jipson.
Serving as an extension of the classroom, TAG will be transformed into an educational space where art and history collide. High-impact practices rooted in research and exhibition design encouraged students to take ownership of the process. Collaborators include Jipson's classes, alongside TAG Team and TAG X interns under the mentorship of UWF Art and Design Instructor John Dougherty, UWF Historic Trust Exhibition Designer Richard Rodriguez, and The Art Gallery at UWF Director Stasha Willis.
"A History of Photography: Storytellers, Tricksters, and Fortune Tellers” will run Jan. 8 - Feb. 5 with a closing reception on Feb. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to view the works on display during the gallery's regular hours.
Exhibition Photos
View photos from recent and past student, faculty and guest artist exhibitions.
UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts
The Art Gallery at UWF is located in the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Visit online to learn more about upcoming exhibitions, performances and guest artists.
Contact
For more information or inquiries email artgallery@uwf.edu.