SPEER GALLERY
The Speer Gallery presents rotating exhibitions by professional artists throughout the school year, exposing students to wider cultural currents and inviting everyone who passes through to explore the world of fine art up close. The gallery is open to the public and artists are invited to submit a proposal to display their work.
Inspiring and Unique Artists
Shipley's Arts Department seeks out inspiring and unique artists from the Philadelphia region and beyond. Each year's schedule includes six or seven shows — among them a Shipley alumni exhibition, the senior student show, a faculty exhibition, and a highlight exhibit curated by the internationally acclaimed West Collection.
Under the leadership of Gallery Director Julia Staples, the Speer Gallery is a hub for learning and conversation, not simply a place to hang art. Exhibitions are chosen to stop you, make you think, and spark collaboration across subjects like history, science, and English with art.
Visiting Speer Gallery
Speer Gallery is free and open to the public.
We welcome visitors Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. All visitors should check in at the Upper School front desk, just inside Shipley's Main Entrance at 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr.
Artist Exhibition Interest Form
Shipley welcomes proposals from professional artists interested in exhibiting at the Speer Gallery. If you'd like your work considered for a future show, we'd love to hear from you.
Artists are invited to submit a proposal to display their work in our gallery.
 | Currently In Speer GallerySpeer Gallery Showcases Visiting Artists Mirjam Seeger and Kim Mullis This fall, Shipley’s Speer Gallery is alive with light, texture, and imagination as it hosts the work of two visiting artists—Mirjam Seeger and Kim Mullis—each exploring how color and form shape the way we experience the world. | Learn more about the show. |
Upcoming & Previous Shows
| Mirjam Seeger and Kim Mullis |
Speer Gallery Showcases Visiting Artists Mirjam Seeger and Kim MullisThis fall, Shipley’s Speer Gallery is alive with light, texture, and imagination as it hosts the work of two visiting artists—Mirjam Seeger and Kim Mullis—each exploring how color and form shape the way we experience the world. |
| Class of 1980 Alumni Artist Group Show |
Jennifer Gorman-Strawbridge ’80, Meredith Haab ’80, and Susan Crawford Stevens ’80On display in Shipley's Speer Gallery from April 29 - May 4, 2025, an exhibition of paintings and hand-hooked rugs by Shipley Class of 1980 alumnae Jennifer Gorman-Strawbridge, Meredith Haab, and Susan Crawford Stevens. |
| Drew Leshko "Friendly Money Loan" |
Group Show: Drew Leshko, Sophie White, and Nasir YoungOn display in Shipley's Speer Gallery from January 27 - April 4, 2025, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures addressing the urban landscape of Philadelphia. |
| "La Caravana del Diablo" by Ada Trillo |
"La Caravana del Diablo" by Ada Trillo"La Caravana del Diablo" by Ada Trillo is on display in Shipley's Speer Gallery from December 1, 2024 to January 17, 2025. |
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Group Show: Drew Leshko, Sophie White, and Nasir Young
Group Show: Drew Leshko, Sophie White, and Nasir Young On display in Shipley's Speer Gallery from January 27 - April 4, 2025
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Class of 1980 Alumni Artist Group Show
The Shipley School is pleased to welcome back three talented members of the Class of 1980
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Speer Gallery Showcases Visiting Artists Mirjam Seeger and Kim Mullis
This fall, Shipley’s Speer Gallery is alive with light, texture, and imagination as it hosts the work of two visiting artists—Mirjam Seeger and Kim Mullis—each exploring how color and form shape the way we experience the world.
STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AT SHIPLEY |
| Across art, music, and theater, students find their voices, lift one another up, and contribute something beautiful to the world. Schedule a tour to learn more. |