Collections storage, exhibition preparation area, and administrative offices are housed one floor below. The University Gallery's mission is predicated on the educational mandate which provides professional training for students who wish to incorporate into their academic careers applied instruction in the areas of art historical research, techniques of art, direct interaction with visiting artists and scholars, connoisseurship, and the standards and practices of the museum field including exhibitions development, collections management and interpretation, public education, fundraising, and public relations. Originally an arm of the Museum Studies Program, the University Gallery became an independent unit in the College of Arts and Science in 1989. This interdisciplinary facet of the University Gallery's profile greatly enhances the opportunities for student involvement in developing and presenting exhibitions, symposia, and other arts and humanities events of regional and national significance. The University Gallery is closed on Mondays, University holidays and during exhibition installation.
All events are free and open to the public.
The University Gallery is located on the second floor of Old College at the corner of Main Street and North College Avenue. Ample parking within an easy walk to the University Gallery is available in several close-by city lots and the University of Delaware Parking Garage on West Main Street. The University Gallery is accessible to those with physical disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the University Gallery office at least ten days in advance of the event.