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Doane University Dept. of Art & Design and Rall Gallery

Welcome to the Rall Art Gallery a dynamic and enriching learning space at Doane University

Doane University Department of Art & Design is located in the Chab Weyers Education and Hixon Lied Art Building. Rall Gallery is currently located in the lower level of Perkins Library, in the Communications Building

08/20/2026

🌿 FROM THE DIRT 🌿

From the Dirt is a solo exhibition by Jared Jennings. Jared’s art is deeply inspired by family, labor, and a lifelong connection to the land.

Growing up in Neosho, Missouri, Jared was surrounded by the hills of the Ozarks and by a family history closely tied to the land. His grandparents took care of a small farm, and generations of his family lived and worked in the area. That connection to the land and the work ethic passed down through his family continue to shape his approach to art making.

Working with found objects and materials, Jared transforms the ordinary into something unexpected, reflecting the places, people, and experiences that have shaped him.

This exhibition will open on August 24 in the Rall Gallery! Don’t forget to join us for the Closing Reception on September 24 from 4:30-6:00 PM.

05/18/2026

This year the art and graphic design students entered into MindExpo! MindExpo is a university-wide event to celebrate our students’ original scholarly works completed in the current academic year. The event gives students an opportunity to discuss or showcase their work in and out of the classroom before the entire university community.

We are so excited to continue showcasing our students work at MindExpo in the future!🎨💻🧪

05/07/2026

Don’t forget to stop by the Rall Gallery tonight from 5:30–7 PM to celebrate Jose and all he’s accomplished at the closing reception for his exhibition, Letting Go.

Working primarily in ceramics, Jose’s body of work reflects a deeply personal journey shaped by childhood creativity, resilience, and independence. Growing up with limited resources, he turned to drawing and sculpting to build imagined worlds, forming an early and lasting connection to art. Through sculpture, the human figure becomes a vehicle for exploring the shift from outward curiosity to inward introspection. His recent works especially emphasize acceptance, endurance, and the strength found in self-support and reflection.

You can read a more in-depth summary of Jose’s work in the last picture, which contains his exhibition statement.

05/05/2026

Advanced art students took their first art trip to Chicago, fully funded by their hard work fundraising throughout the semester. From the Art Institute of Chicago to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Millennium Park, and an architecture river tour, they made the most of this experience. So proud of their hard work and dedication.

After using this year as a pilot with 2D classes, we hope to open these trips to all art majors in the coming years!!

05/04/2026

Please join us for the closing reception of Letting Go…., a senior solo exhibition by Jose Purizaca, on view in the Rall Gallery at Doane University.

Thursday, May 7th, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

We hope you can join us to celebrate the exhibition before it closes.

04/13/2026

OPENING RECEPTION!
Join us for the opening reception of the Faculty Exhibition on April 15 from 5:00–6:30 PM. Stop by to enjoy a showcase of work by Chelsey Augustine, Krew Tran, Eric Stearns, and Kailin Nielsen!

Can’t make the opening? No worries! The show will be up through April 29, so be sure to check it out before it’s gone!

04/03/2026

A roaring congratulations to all of our very talented students who were entered into this year’s Graphic Design Juried Student Exhibition as well as our two awarded students for Best of Show!! 🐯🥳

All the hard work and dedication put into these projects was on display and appreciated by all of those in attendance. We look forward to seeing what our creative students cook up in the future for our next round of juried exhibitions!

Address

1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE
68333

Website

https://www.doane.edu/programs/graphic-design, https://www.doane.edu/art, https://www.givecampus.com/s/m08x5i

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