Exhibitions
Continue to main contentCrisp Museum presents temporary art exhibitions throughout the year for patrons to view the creative work of talented, local artists and professional, touring exhibitions.
Shutter and Soud: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby
September 2 - October 19, 2025 / Reception: September 5, 4 - 8 p.m. / Willoughby photographed jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, among others. The 50 images included in the exhibit reflect the dynamic jazz scene of the 1950s, a time- in the words of Dave Brubeck- "of youth, exuberance, hope, and change."
Biennial Faculty Exhibition
November 7 -25, 2025 / Reception November 7, 4-8 p.m. / This broad sampling of media encompassed a wide range of studio practices and features ceramic, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and digital technology.
Senior Showcase I
December 5 - 13, 2025 / Reception: December 5, 4-8 p.m.Graduating seniors produce their final exhibit as SEMO students.
Selections from the Permanant Collection: Photos and Prints
January 9 - 25, 2026 / This exhibition features new acquisitions and old favorites from the museum's collection.
Exhibiting Excellence: 48 Annual Juried High School Student Exhibition
February 15 - March 8, 2026 / Reception: February 15, 1-4 p.m. / Awards: February 15, 3 p.m. / Annual exhibition of high school juniors and seniors demonstrating their artistic vision.
Annual Juried Student Exhibition
March 27 - April 26, 2026 / Reception: March 27, 4-8 p.m. / Awards: March 27, 5 p.m. / Department of Art and Design students showcase their varied talents and skills
Senior Showcase II
May 1 - 9, 2026 / Reception: May 1, 4-8 p.m. / Graduating students showcase their work in their final exhibition.
Selections from the Permanent Collection: Sculptures
May 15 - June 15, 2026 / The Spring exhibition to showcase new acquisitions and old favorites from the Crisp Museum's collection,
Exhibition Archive
In order to keep our exhibits new and exciting, we rotate in new exhibits and thus have to archive old ones. But just because these older exhibits are put in the archive doesn’t mean they should be forgotten. Check out our exhibits from the past year in the archive below.
River Campus
175 Cultural Arts Center
518 S. Fountain
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701