The Spencer Museum’s collection of more than 47,000 objects, vibrant exhibitions, and international artist-in-residence program offer a variety of engaging art experiences.
ARI - Arts Research Initiative
The Spencer Museum’s diverse collection, knowledgeable staff, and instructional spaces support research and education for all audiences.
The Spencer Museum offers two floors of galleries and educational spaces.
The Spencer Museum offers a variety of programs and events to engage and inspire visitors of all ages and interests through visual art.
Supporting the Spencer Museum means contributing to high-quality exhibitions and programs and sustaining a world-class collection for all ages to enjoy.
Located on the University of Kansas campus, the Spencer Museum of Art is a vibrant cultural center that sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and creates connections among people through art.
November 9, 2023 Spencer Museum acquires paintings by Dread Scott and Fahamu Pecou
September 21, 2023 Week of events celebrates completion of walking labyrinth at KU Field Station
September 5, 2023 Two Lawrence-based projects among recipients of 2023 Rocket Grants
August 23, 2023 Spencer Museum exhibition features Kansas artists who investigate nature
August 17, 2023 Exhibition explores connection between contemporary art and history of Black writing
August 8, 2023 Spencer Museum of Art commissions new painting for KU Common Work of Art
May 4, 2023 New book by Spencer Museum curator centers voices of unrecognized performers
April 24, 2023 Artists Miller & Shellabarger to perform April 28-29 at Spencer Museum of Art
April 18, 2023 Spencer Museum, Charlotte Street announce Rocket Grants 2023 Call for Artists
April 11, 2023 Spencer Museum announces 2023 Brosseau Creativity Award recipients
February 28, 2023 Spencer Museum to host community celebration of new collection galleries March 4
February 13, 2023 Photos by Accra Shepp at Spencer Museum of Art document Occupy Wall Street, COVID-19
January 26, 2023 KU Scholars Strive to Advance Racial Equity Through Newly Funded Projects
January 24, 2023 Spencer Museum of Art to Unveil Major Redesign of Its Fourth Floor, Encompassing 15,000 Square-Feet of Gallery and Teaching Spaces
