Exhibitions and Events

The Jack Olson Gallery hosts a range of exhibits and special events each year, with a focus on the work of NIU students and faculty. View photos from past exhibits.

Current Exhibition

High School Invitational Exhibition

This exhibition of high school artwork produced by students in the northern Illinois region is sponsored by the NIU School of Art and Design. Awards are made available by Blick Art Materials. Senior art students are eligible to win an NIU scholarship.

Exhibition

The High School Invitational will be on view from Nov. 2-14, 2026.

The closing reception will take place Saturday, November 14 from 3-4 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m. in Jack Olson Gallery.