Gallery II

A contemporary art space within the Fine Arts Center at WSU Pullman showcasing work by regional, national, and international artists.

The works exhibited here, including those from our Visiting Artist & Scholar Program reflect our commitment to issues of diversity, gender and contemporary practices in the visual arts.

Previous visiting artists have included: Janine Antoni, Claudia Bernardi, Sidney Chafetz, Enrique Chagoya, Elizabeth Dove, Joe Federsen, Juan Granados, Andrei Kamalov, Suzanne Lacey, Ake Lianga, Rick Lowe, Judy Moonelis, Anne Perrigo, Tim Rollins, Ji Rouxiao, Miriam Schapiro, Carol Silverstein, Buster Simpson, Julio Sims, Kiki Smith, Oscar Tuazon, Mierle Ukeles, and Bill Viola.

Call for Exhibition and Performance Proposals

Washington State University Department of Fine Arts is seeking proposals. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Solo artists, artist groups, curators, scholars, and performers are encouraged to apply. The gallery is at Washington State University’s Department of Art in Pullman, Washington. Gallery 2 has 900 square feet of space with approximately 75 linear feet of wall space. 

A primary goal of our exhibition programming is to introduce to students the myriad forms artistic practices take. We are especially excited about proposals that are collaborative, interdisciplinary, community-engaged, and contemporary. We are seeking proposals for solo exhibitions, two and three person exhibitions, group exhibitions, curatorial projects, performances, and scholars that may benefit from sharing their research with our students and community. In addition to the exhibition, the selected candidate will present one public lecture in an auditorium near gallery 2, participate in seminars and one-on-one critiques, have the opportunity to be interviewed for a departmental podcast, and share an informal meal with MFA and BFA students. Artists are provided an honorarium. Other expenses (travel, shipping, etc.) are occasionally covered on a case-by-case basis depending on available departmental funds. 

The Space

Gallery II is a space in the Department of Art at Washington State University. Recently renovated, the gallery features overhead track lights, a new floor, and a retractable wall. Walls are 16’ tall and are weight-bearing. The space has many outlets. We have a small committee consisting of academic student employees and faculty that will work with you on-site to install your work. We do not have gallery staff or insurance. However, the gallery has one window facing the art office and will be locked after hours.

Application and Shipping Information:

Artists must submit a proposal outlining the general goals of the exhibition or event, a portfolio of 3 works (up to 6 images), and a link to a website that includes similar work. In the proposal, please describe how engagement with the work will benefit students. Please include a preferred time frame. Our exhibition season is between August and April. Work is typically on view for four to six weeks. There is no submission fee. Applicants must be 18 or older to apply. 

Location & Hours:

5072 Fine Arts Center, Pullman Campus
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m–5:00 p.m

Closed for lunch noon–1:00 p.m.
Closed on University holidays

Organic sculptures in art installation in large gallery space.
Gallery II hosts Visting Artist: Stacy Isenbarger (visit Isenbarger’s website)‘s solo exhibition Inheritances, spring 2025
Empty gallery space.
Gallery II, standing by the entrance, faces the back exhibition wall from a one-point perspective.

Empty gallery space.
Gallery II, standing by the sliding doors, facing the side exhibition wall.
Empty gallery space.
Gallery II, standing in front of the back wall, faces the window of the Department of Art’s main office, from a one-point perspective.
Empty gallery space.
Gallery II faces the Department of Art’s main office and entrance window in the corner of the back wall.