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Get Creative. Be Inspired.
Step Into a World of Wonder
The Donald H. Sheehan Gallery beckons art lovers and curious minds alike. Explore diverse exhibitions featuring contemporary works, delve into art history's rich tapestry, and discover the beauty of Asian art treasures. Free to the public, the Sheehan Gallery offers a vibrant hub for artistic exploration, intellectual engagement and community connection. Step through its doors and embark on a journey of creativity and wonder.
“Split Ends: Senior Thesis Art Exhibition 2026”
- Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m.
Art talk by Thesis Visiting Educator Nika Blasser in Olin Auditorium - Friday, April 24, from 5:30–7 p.m.
Opening celebration in Sheehan Gallery - Saturday, May 23, from 1–3 p.m.
Reception with family and friends in Sheehan Gallery
The Sheehan Gallery and Studio Art Department invite you to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of the 2026 Studio Art Majors with their Sheehan Gallery exhibition and connected events. This exhibition and programming made possible thanks to the Les & Carolyn Stephens Visiting Artist Endowment.
Past Sheehan Gallery Exhibitions
The Sheehan Gallery at Whitman College has showcased a diverse range of artistic talents, with exhibitions from various genres and periods reflecting the rich creative spirit of the campus community.
Sept. 23, 2025–March 13, 2026
To Make Us Free: Witnessing Activism at Whitman & Beyond
Exploring activist histories as an integral part of Whitman College’s past and present, and investigates how institutions of higher education have been both the locus for, and the object of, protests.
Apr. 25–May 25, 2025
Shelf Life: Senior Thesis Art Exhibition 2025
Celebrating the artistic accomplishments of the 2025 Studio Art majors in a cross-campus, multisite exhibition.
Jan. 28–April 4, 2025
FACT: fashion + art construct tomorrow
Featuring paintings by Erik ReeL ’75 and fashions selected by fashion curator and writer Rhonda P. Hill.
Sept. 3–Dec. 6, 2024
Picturing Family: Métis Life in the Walla Walla Valley
A collaboration with family historian of the Métis (mixed Indigenous and French Canadian) population of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Feb. 9–April 5, 2024
HYPERSPATIAL: Comics & Character in the Fourth Dimension
Featured artist: Sebastian Jones and collaborators
Exploring the Whitman College Art Collection
The Whitman College Art Collection offers a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression, from ancient Buddha statues to contemporary paintings and prints. Managed by the Sheehan Gallery, this collection comprises various treasures, including the Davis Collection, featuring Japanese art, the diverse Sculpture Collection and the fascinating Print USA Collection. New acquisitions are constantly enriching the diverse holdings and the gallery welcomes both contributions and collaboration with students and the community.
Latest Stories
Asya Johnson ’26: Photographer & Creative Leader
The Art of Belonging: How a Whittie Artist Connects With Landscape & Legacy
Tommy Breeze ’16 Turned a Thrift-Store Find Into an Art-Driven Apparel Brand
Visit the Sheehan Gallery
Admission to Sheehan Gallery is free and open to the public. Standard hours are Tuesday–Friday, noon–5 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, noon–4 p.m., or by appointment.
Schedule An Appointment Gallery Staff
The Sheehan Gallery is in Olin Hall at Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington.