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The Emile H. Mathis Gallery is free and open to all.

Mitchell Hall 170
3203 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211

The Gallery is open during regular academic semesters, September to May. Closed during winter and spring recesses and during the summer.

Mon – Thurs: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
And by appointment

To make an appointment to visit the gallery, please contact the gallery at: mathisartgallery@uwm.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you charge admission?

We do not charge admission.

Mathis Gallery exhibitions are free and open to all.

Can I touch the art?

Touching the art is not allowed.

There may at times be opportunities to physically interact with objects in the Gallery. In those cases, there will be clear signage.

Can I have food or drink in the Gallery?

Food and drink are not permitted in the Gallery.

There are cubbies near the entrance desk where you can store these items. The area is always monitored by a Gallery Attendant.

Can I bring my backpack into the Gallery?

Large or bulky items like backpacks, suitcases, and umbrellas are not permitted in the Gallery.

There are cubbies near the entrance desk where you can store these items. The area is always monitored by a Gallery Attendant.

Is photography allowed?

Still photography is permitted for private, noncommercial use only. Photography of works on loan and in special exhibitions is not permitted. Flash photography, tripods, and video are prohibited.

Advance notice by email is required for all media, commercial, or video/film requests. Be sure to include your contact information and the nature of your project.

For questions about images and reproductions of works, please contact Leigh Mahlik at mathisartgallery@uwm.edu.

Can I visit outside of your regular hours?

We do our best to accommodate these kinds of requests, but it depends on the availability of the Mathis staff. To schedule a research, class, or community visit, please fill out the appropriate form. For anything else, please email mathisartgallery@uwm.edu.

What other art exhibition spaces are there at UWM?

UWM has several other spaces that regularly mount exhibitions! Here are a few:

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