Joe McCauley Art Gallery

Spring 2026 CreatiVets Student Art Show

January 12 - March 6, 2026
Open Reception: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Joe McCauley Gallery is pleased to present a student art show focused on the creative works produced during Heartland Community College’s CreatiVets sponsored course.

With the support and consultation from CreatiVets, veterans of the US Military were given a place at Heartland Community College where they could explore their experiences through art making. Using resources provided, students examined and expressed their experiences of military service through their artworks.

We invite you to join us in admiring these experiences our veteran students have shared with us through their creations.

Students are dedicating the exhibit to fellow classmate Nancy Benedict, who passed away last year. Student veterans collaborated to finish their classmate’s unfinished artwork after her unexpected passing.

Student Artwork Submission Form

Art Gallery

The Joe McCauley Art Gallery at Heartland Community College supports art as a catalyst for thoughtful dialogues that link artistic expression to broader cultural contexts.

About the Gallery

Our gallery serves to celebrate the life of Joe McCauley (1952–2009), a member of the College's original faculty. During his 18-year career at Heartland, Joe taught thousands of students with his unique perspectives on art and on life.

The Gallery provides a shared cultural space where diverse art experiences can enrich the lives of students, Heartland employees, and members of the larger community.

Joe McCauley Gallery exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. The gallery presents rotating art exhibitions with concurrent events throughout the year. It showcases the work of student and professional artists. Gallery events include: