Carlson Gallery Series
The University Libraries Gallery Series began in August 2023 with 6 shows and one gallery. In August 2024 year it expanded with 8 shows spread across two galleries in the Carlson Library. Beginning in August 2025 the Gallery Series will feature a regular schedule of shows listed below:
2026 - 2027 Series
Local Artist Exhibit: Belonging to the Wind: Birds and Their Native Habitats of Northwest Ohio
Brian Zwiebel
South Gallery
August 31 - October 23, 2026
Brian Zwiebel is a local photographer whose extensive photo files include over 400 species of North American birds captured on either 35mm film or digital media. In this exhibit, Zwiebel displays striking images of birds local to Northwest Ohio.
Fictional Futures: Today's Technologies
North Gallery
September 8 – October 30, 2026
In celebration of World Space Week, the University Library proudly presents Fictional Futures: Today's Technologies, a gallery that showcases a world of modern technology that first existed in the imaginative world of science fiction.
UToledo Employee Art Exhibition
South Gallery
November 2 – December 16, 2026
This juried show is open to all faculty and staff at the University of Toledo.
Art Student Showcase
North Gallery
November 9 - December 16, 2026
A show from the undergraduate Bachelor or Art (BA) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students at the university.
Afro-Pantheon
Christopher Pickett
South Gallery
January 19 - March 5, 2027
UToledo instructor Christopher Pickett explores African American flashpoints through portrait drawings and collage in this exhibit
Anatomy of Emotion
North Gallery
January 25 – March 12, 2027
An exploration on the intersection between science and art.
Undergraduate Film Festival
South Gallery
March 15 – May 7, 2027
Our gallery transforms into a little theatre for a festival of work from our undergraduate Bachelor of Art Film students.
Your Sci-Fi, Your Way: A Campus Exhibition
North Gallery
March 22 – May 5, 2027
This exhibit invites UToledo students to showcase their creativity through sci-fi-inspired art and fan art. From classic characters to original creations, this student-centered exhibition celebrates the artistry and imagination of sci-fi fans across campus.