Schneider Hall Galleries
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Schneider Hall Galleries
Located on the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus, the Schneider Hall Galleries serve as a central exhibition hub for the Department of Fine Arts. The galleries include the Belknap Gallery, Covi Gallery, and Gallery X, together offering approximately 3,300 square feet of exhibition space, along with dedicated curatorial and exhibition preparation areas.
Housed within Schneider Hall, the galleries support a dynamic program of exhibitions that reflect the creative research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary practices of students, faculty, and visiting artists. These spaces play an integral role in the academic mission of the Hite Art Institute, providing opportunities for public engagement, critical dialogue, and professional exhibition experience.
About Schneider Hall
Schneider Hall was constructed in the mid-20th century and originally served as the University of Louisville’s main library, with its cornerstone laid in 1956 and the building opening in 1957. The building was later repurposed to house the Department of Fine Arts and was named in honor of Evelyn Schneider, a long-time University Librarian whose leadership shaped the institution’s academic resources.
Today, Schneider Hall encompasses departmental offices, studios, classrooms, computer labs, and galleries supporting foundation design, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, graphic design, new media, and interior design. The building also houses the Bridwell Art Library, a specialized research library dedicated to fine arts scholarship, reinforcing Schneider Hall’s role as a center for both creative production and academic study.
Situated in the central area of Belknap Campus, the building occupies a site that reflects the university’s post–World War II expansion and ongoing commitment to the arts.
Visiting the Galleries
The Schneider Hall Galleries are located within Schneider Hall on Belknap Campus and are open during scheduled exhibition hours and special events.
Parking: Paid parking is available at the Speed Art Museum Garage and the Floyd Street Visitors Garage. Metered parking is also available along Third Street near the Speed Art Museum.