“River of Our Own” display can be seen in the Lafayette City Hall, located downtown at 20 N. 6th Street. All artwork was presented as a gift to the city of Lafayette by the artists from Artist's Own gallery to commemorate 10 years in business.
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
765-742-1128
102 S. 10th Street, Downtown Lafayette
A contemporary art museum featuring several galleries, studio art classes and a museum store that provides a wide variety of merchandise. The Permanent Collection of the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette centers on 19th and 20th century American art with a special focus on art of Indiana. The Collection contains works by such artists as George Winter, Frank Girardin, T.C. Steele, Wayman Adams, Frederick Milton Grant, and Henry Ossawa Tanner. The galleries exhibit items from the permanent collection as well as state and national exhibitions. The Museum Store features inspired wares from locally known artists.
Artists' Own
765-429-4478
518B Main Street, Downtown Lafayette
Over 20 award-winning local and regional artists own and operate a unique co-operative art gallery in historic downtown Lafayette. Filled with fine art and fine craft -- from paintings to wearable art, jewelry, pottery, handmade paper, sculpture, contemporary glass and contemporary art quilts – Artists’ Own has become a primary destination for art lovers and seekers of both contemporary and traditional art forms. The art is always changing so visit today!
Inspired Fire Glass Studio & Gallery
765-474-1981
2124 State Road 25 S., Lafayette
Inspired Fire was founded to share the excitement and pride of creating glass in your personal vision. Beginning and advanced classes are available. The gallery is the natural place to browse for inspiration or to pick up unique articles of glass artwork and beautiful paintings from over 20 local artists.
KL Art Gallery
765-742-8888
211 N. 4th Street, Downtown Lafayette
The space was initially set up as a studio space for artist Kimlien Tran and has evolved into both a studio and an art gallery. It is open to the public and features original pieces in oil, watercolor, pastel and other media. Please take your time to view the artworks.
Lala Gallery & Studio
765-414-7962
609 Main Street, Lafayette
Lala Gallery represents local and regional artists working in a variety of mediums. Come take a stroll in the gallery and walk through the courtyard into our clay studio and gift shop. Offering a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. Sign-up for one of our classes or make a custom class of your own. Youth groups, moms, children, families, couples or any combination you can think of, give Lala a call and we can make it happen!
Susie Gibbs Framing & Art Gallery
765-428-2434
533 Main Street, Downtown Lafayette
Begin your creative experience as you walk into the store. Pastoral scenes of Indiana done in elusive watercolor, colorful hand blown glass, resin expressions and intricate woodcarvings are only a few of the unique creations found at Susie Gibbs Framing and Art Gallery. And from antique frames to shadow boxes, creativity will surround you and your art as you browse for just that right frame or that special gift for a lifetime of enjoyment.
Purdue University Galleries
765-496-7899
Robert L. Ringel Gallery
Purdue Memorial Union
Stewart Center Gallery
Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries
Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts
Purdue Galleries offer a variety of art forms and exhibits throughout the year. The Ringel and Stewart Galleries feature artwork from regional, national and international artists and the permanent collection.
These exhibits rotate every 6 weeks through the school year. The Rueff Galleries present the works of students and faculty in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and change every 1-3 weeks – so there is always something new to enjoy. Participatory art and writing opportunities are presented regularly, as well as lectures by artists and historians. All Galleries exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.
Wells Community Cultural Center
765-423-2787
638 North Street, Downtown Lafayette
The building originally opened in 1927 as the Albert A. Wells Memorial Library. However, when the library outgrew the space and opened a new facility in 1989, it became the Wells Community Cultural Center. It is now home to the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF) which acts as an agency to promote many of the area’s cultural organizations and also sponsors the annual Taste of Tippecanoe. The building also houses three galleries in which local artists’ works are displayed throughout the year. Contact TAF for the current exhibition schedule.
Willow Stained Glass Studio and
The Modern Art Gallery
765-714-1507 109 N. 5th Street, Downtown Lafayette
Willow Stained Glass Studio is a custom stained glass company who designs, builds and installs custom stained glass windows for commercial, residential and religious buildings. The Modern Art Gallery showcases a broad range of exciting local and regional artists by providing a unique environment to exhibit and sell their artwork in an eclectic downtown art gallery. Both basic and advanced stained glass classes are taught at the downtown studio.
