Art At Nicolet College

The Nicolet College Art Gallery in the Northwoods Center features a variety of vibrant shows in a wide range of media. The gallery serves as both a community gathering space and teaching lab with Nicolet art students using the displays for reference and study.

The gallery is open Monday - Thursday (6 am - 6 pm), Fridays (6 am - 5 pm), and Saturdays (8 am - 2 pm). We look forward to seeing you!

Season Exhibits & Events

Upcoming Events

12
Jun

38th Annual Northern National Art Competition

7:00am

Witness the creativity of Nicolet College’s talented students through a curated collection of their works.

Painting of a woman with wings flying above a canoe in a surreal, forest scene.

Call for Art

The 38th Northern National Art Competition will be held in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, from June 12 - July 26, 2025, at the Nicolet College Art Gallery. The Northern National Art Competition strives to showcase a cross section of contemporary art in a variety of two-dimensional mediums. Each year, hundreds of artists nationwide submit work to be considered for inclusion in this exhibition, and the art is always both visually exciting and intellectually stimulating. More than $8,500 in prize money will be awarded, including three $1,000 Awards of Excellence. Awards are based upon the actual artwork.

Deadline for Entry is March 13, 2025.

Click Here To Learn More About Entry

Visit the Gallery & View Art on Campus

The Nicolet College Art Gallery in the Northwoods Center is featuring a variety of vibrant shows in a wide range of media: painting, photography, fiber art, pottery, and more. The gallery serves as a teaching gallery with Nicolet art classes continuously using the current displays for reference and study. In addition to the gallery, the Nicolet campus serves as a place for professional artists from the Nicolet District and beyond to display their work.

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