The Grunwald Gallery of Art at Indiana University's Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design is hosting “Re:Visit | Celebrating a Decade of McKinney Visiting Artists,” an archival exhibition that highlights 10 years of the McKinney Visiting Artist Series. Founded in 2016 through an endowment by IU alumni Meredith McKinney and Elsa Luise Barthel McKinney, the series brings artists to campus for short residencies, lectures, workshops, and collaborative learning. The exhibition features work by 11 participating artists, including Tetsuya Noda, Yvonne Osei, and Martin Venezky, and runs through Nov. 15.
This exhibition matters because it underscores the value of sustained international artist-in-residence programs at a Midwestern university, fostering cross-cultural exchange and interdisciplinary creative dialogue. By showcasing diverse practices—from ceramics to installation art—the show enriches both student learning and community engagement, demonstrating how such initiatives can expand perspectives beyond standard curricula. It also highlights the often-overlooked role of university galleries in supporting contemporary art and craft.