James R. Connor University Center

Roberta's Art Gallery

Welcome to Roberta's Art Gallery! The gallery is currently open to the public Monday-Friday.

  • All exhibits and receptions are FREE and open to the public.
  • Attending certain events can earn students class credit.
  • If you would like to exhibit in Roberta’s Art Gallery, please contact us for a proposal request.


  • Reception: Tuesday, Sept. 17
    • Artist talk at 6 pm in Summers Auditorium
    • Open house in Roberta's Art Gallery with light refreshments from 7-8 pm
  • Artist: Agnes Yellow Bear, visiting artist from North Dakota, Kawacatoose First Nation
    • Agnes Yellow Bear, a Néhiyaw from Treaty 4 and member of Kawacatoose First Nations, from North Dakota, is a 2023 Bush Foundation Fellow. She focuses on families affected by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). As an advocate, speaker, and co-owner of ReeCreeations, Agnes amplifies Indigenous voices and encourages healing and connection to Indigenous identity.
  • In Collaboration with UWW Race & Ethnic Studies and the Crossman Gallery

  • This exhibit showcases Indigenous applique art that celebrates the resilience, resistance, and healing of Indigenous peoples. Through textiles, artist Agnes Yellow Bear raises awareness about issues like the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) movement and Indian Residential Schools. Each piece tells a story of strength and the enduring spirit of Indigenous communities.

  • In Collaboration with the UWW Children's Center
  • This pop-up exhibit, outside of Roberta’s Art Gallery, highlights the impact of the Children's Center on the UW-Whitewater Campus and the greater Whitewater community over the past 50 years. It features artifacts and storytelling about the Children Center's history, current programming, collaborations, curricula, and mission to support children, families, and staff.
  • Reception: Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Artist: Nick Hwang
    • As an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Hwang brings expertise in interactivity, digital signal processing, sound design, audio programming, and game development to this innovative piece.
  • This exhibit explores the connections between art, technology, and interaction. It uses procedural algorithms and AI to generate dynamic audio and visuals from rotation-aware cubes. The sound and visuals shift in and out of synchrony, creating an experience that engages the audience in an ongoing interaction.
  • Reception: Tuesday, Oct. 29
    • Artist talk at 6 pm
    • Open house with light refreshments from 7-8 pm
  • Presented by the UWW Spanish Club
    • The UWW Spanish Club is a student organization focusing on Spanish conversation and cultural interaction opportunities. The World Languages and Cultures Program offers a comprehensive curriculum in several languages.
  • Dia de los Muertos is a celebration that honors the deceased and invites their spirits to participate in life's festivities. Throughout Mexico, families construct altars known as "las ofrendas" or "offerings" to warmly welcome back the souls of the departed.
  • Reception: Monday, Nov. 4
    • 12-2 pm
    • Light refreshments provided
  • In collaboration with UWW First Generation College Students
    • A team from various UW-Whitewater departments has partnered to host events, including this exhibit, the week of Nov. 8, to honor and celebrate the resilience of first-generation students. This will be a pop-up exhibit outside of Roberta’s Art Gallery.
  • The National First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) on Nov. 8 raises awareness of first-generation college students by highlighting their experiences and outcomes. At UW-Whitewater’s main campus, 35% of students are first-gen, and at the Rock County campus, 53% are first-gen. This exhibit celebrates these students, staff, and faculty through portraits and stories.

  • Reception: Tuesday, Nov. 19
    • Artist talk at 6 pm
    • Open house with light refreshments from 7-8 pm
  • Artist: Derek Hambly
    • A native Australian, Derek graduated from Monash University with a master's of fine art in 1967. He has documented the construction of the National Gallery of Victoria, explored abstract painting for 20 years, and spent over a decade as a lead writer/singer/guitarist in a new wave band. Now established in the US, Derek's work is represented in galleries and collections worldwide.
  • Derek Hambly creates vibrant sculptures, painting windswept trees and landscapes. His collection of recent works showcases energy and color jumping off the canvas. Using thickly applied oil paint, the artist captures the movement and power of nature, turning its compositions into dynamic expressions.

May 28-June 26, 2024: The World of AAC

April 3-May 7, 2024: Garden of 1000 Faces

February 15, 2024-March 20, 2024: Embodiment of Ebony: A Fusion of Art & Expression

January 10, 2023-February 9, 2024: Memoria

November 8-December 11, 2023: The Aesthetic Shape of History

September 25-October 20, 2023: The Wall: Witness to the War in Ukraine

August 17-September 15, 2023: Re/connections

July 5-28, 2023: Shades of Crimson

May 31-June 27, 2023: World of Warhol

May 3-12, 2023: TBD : Software Art

March 23-April 25, 2023: Walled Gardens

February 23-March 15, 2023: Adventures Abroad

January 18-February 16, 2023: Life in Light and Shadow

November 30, 2022-January 11, 2023: The Art of Becoming

November 1-22, 2022: UW-W Veteran Services Tattoos: Stories of Service

October 4-27, 2022: We Keep Us Safe

Gallery Purpose

To collaborate with campus departments, student organizations and community groups in coordinating and sponsoring exhibits.

Inspire individuals to explore their creativity and share their stories.

The Story of Roberta Avonn Fiskum

Donors: Robert and Yvonne Fiskum

Whether it was pottery, handwork, or graphic design, art played a large part in Roberta’s life, finally culminating with a graphic arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. At the time of her death, Roberta was an organist at Fontana Church, playing her last concert on July 4, 1993. A scholarship in the field of art and design has been established in her memory. Her mentor, UW-Whitewater art professor Amy Arntson, described Roberta as “an extremely creative, talented individual whose work showed a special sensitivity and intelligence.” It was the lifetime goal of Roberta to own an art gallery; therefore, her parents Robert and Yvonne Fiskum have funded this student art gallery in her memory. 

Contact and Hours

Summer Hours:

Monday-Friday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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(262) 472-3193
ucart@uww.edu

University Center Rm. 158
190 Hamilton Green Way
Whitewater, WI 53190

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