Gallery of Art

The UNH Gallery of Art presents a variety of exhibitions during the academic year, including the annual B.F.A. and B.A. show each spring, which highlights the work of graduating seniors from our studio arts program. In addition, the Gallery showcases exhibitions featuring artworks by renowned artists from New Hampshire and the surrounding region.

Free and open to the public.

 

Exhibitions

Entrance to art gallery with closed for install sign and ladder

Currently closed

Minimalist paintings on a white gallery wall

Upcoming
Jennifer Caine: Circles Around the Sun

Art gallery walls with abstract paintings

Past Exhibitions

Hours: Open every day from 8:00 AM to 8PM * 
The Gallery is closed during University holidays, exhibition installations, and when the University curtails operations.
*Hours may vary depending on the ongoing exhibition.

Location: Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham, NH 03824.
The entrance to the Gallery is located in the center of the building on the main floor.

From Boston: Take I-95 North to Exit 4 ("N.H. Lakes and Mountains, Spaulding Turnpike"). Continue to Exit 6W and follow Route 4 West past the Dover/Durham Route 108 exit. Exit at Route 155A and turn east (left) toward Durham.

From Portland: Follow I-95 South to Exit 5. Continue on Spaulding Turnpike to Exit 6W and follow directions as listed from Boston.

From the West: Take Route 4 East to the Route 155A exit. From the exit, Durham is to the right.

For Passenger Drop-off/Pick-up and Deliveries Only: At the traffic light on Main Street, turn right onto College Road. Follow College Road around the bend to the left (at which point it becomes McDaniel Drive) and take the second left onto Mitchell Way. Proceed one block to the stop sign and turn left. PCAC is ahead on the right.

UNH Campus Map

There are three van-accessible parking spaces along Academic Way, just beyond the main entrance to the Paul Creative Arts Center.

The Gallery of Art is handicap accessible and has a lift to access the lower-level gallery space. 

Visitors are strongly encouraged to refer to the UNH Transportation Services website for the most current information on parking regulations and any potential restrictions.

The Gallery of Art is located in the Paul Creative Arts Center at 30 Academic Way. Visitors can find metered parking directly on Academic Way, offering convenient access to the Gallery. However, parking spots on Academic Way are limited during the University's peak hours of operation (Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.)

Additionally, the nearest visitor parking lots are:

  • Campus Crossing Visitor Lot: Located on Mill Road across from the Durham Market Place plaza. This lot charges $1.85 per hour from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, with a 4-hour limit.

  • Edgewood Road Visitor Lot: Situated at the corner of Edgewood Road and Main Street, near the Whittemore Center. This lot requires payment of $1.85 per hour from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, with a maximum stay of 4 hours.

Please note that payment is required during the specified hours.