Schumacher Gallery
Permanent Collection
The Schumacher Gallery's Permanent Collections offer a wonderfully diverse selection of more than 2500 works for study and enjoyment. These collections encompass 2000 years of cultural history. Since the Gallery's inception in 1964, hundreds of donors have provided objects of art, funds, and services to create this important cultural legacy.
Exhibitions:
Masterworks by Ohio Artists (1856-2018)
September 9 - December 12, 2024
The gallery is closed October 10-13 for midterm break and November 27-December 1 for Thanksgiving.
The Schumacher Gallery is the proud steward of celebrating art and artists from Ohio. The gallery’s vast collection of art from Ohio is one of the few on permanent display in the state. Through the help of Keny Galleries, we are highlighting seventy-five masterworks from The Schumacher Gallery’s permanent collection encompassing Realism, Impressionism, Modernism, Folk Art, and Contemporary eras.
Reception: Thursday, September 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography
January 20 - April 5, 2025
Please note: he Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography
This exhibition takes visitors through some of the most inspiring moments in sports history and highlights the craft and talent of Walter Iooss Jr., an American photographer who transformed iconic moments into works of art. The exhibit features professional portraits, action shots, and original “Sports Illustrated” magazine covers that feature athletes as diverse as Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, and many more.
Reception: Thursday, January 23, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Shows
April 14 - April 26, 2025
Please note: The gallery is closed April 17 - 21 for Easter break.
This multimedia exhibition showcases a variety of works created by the students of Capital University.
April 14 - April 26, 2025
Please note: The gallery is closed April 17 - 21 for Easter break.
This exhibit features narratives and re-creations of outfits based on experiences answering this frequently asked question of survivors. This event occurs yearly during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please join us to unlearn one of our culture's most prevalent rape myths
Our mobile app
The Schumacher Gallery app is available as a free download from the iTunes App Store and the Google Play App Store.
This mobile docent app will enhance your overall experience of the gallery and provide an insider’s look of the artwork. Within each of the galleries, this app will highlight multiple pieces providing audio tours, detailed images, artist biographies, and behind-the-scene info. Plus, you can save your favorite artwork in your own collection for quick reference.
The FREE app offers:
- Audio Tours that guide you through the collection’s highlights
- Listing of current events and exhibitions to help plan your next visit
- Gallery map to navigate the gallery and see which artworks are nearby
- Visitor Information that includes driving directions, hours and admission info
- The ability to like your favorite art and create your own gallery
Visitor Information
Hours
The Schumacher Gallery will be open Monday - Friday, 12 - 4 pm and Saturday, 1 - 4:30 pm during the academic year. We are closed during the summer and on university holidays.
Directions and parking
The Gallery is located on the fourth floor of The Blackmore Library at Capital University.
Driving Directions (courtesy of Google Maps)
Parking is available on the Main Street Plaza parking at Pleasant Ridge and Mound Street - one block south of Main - and on Main St. until 4 pm, or on any of the surrounding side streets.
Visit our Maps and Locations page for a downloadable PDF of the campus map
Contact information
Contact David Gentilini by phone or email.
614-236-6319
dgentili@518331.com