Local College Gallery Opens Exposure Exhibit by Springfield Artist

Lincoln Land Community College Jacksonville announced on November 10 that the Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery has opened Exposure, an exhibition of artwork by Springfield native John Muchow. The show began on November 10 and is on display through December 11, with the gallery open to the public on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The announcement framed the exhibit as part of LLCC Jacksonville community arts offerings and invited residents and visitors to view the gallery during regular hours. The Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery serve as the college s principal public exhibition spaces, hosting rotating displays that are accessible to students, faculty, and the broader community. By scheduling Exposure during weekday hours, the college makes the work available to daytime visitors and to classes that may integrate gallery visits into their curriculum.

For Morgan County residents, the exhibition represents a continuing investment in local cultural infrastructure. Publicly accessible gallery shows provide opportunities for informal learning, civic engagement, and expanded cultural programming without requiring travel to larger regional museums. The presence of an artist from Springfield underscores regional artistic connections and can help foster collaboration between nearby communities and arts organizations.

The timing of the exhibit, running into early December, also offers an accessible cultural option during a period when community calendars are otherwise busy. Local educators and community groups can plan visits during regular hours, and the college s exhibition schedule contributes to a predictable slate of public programming that residents can rely on for cultural outings.

Institutionally, the exhibit highlights LLCC Jacksonville s role in maintaining public arts space and in presenting exhibitions that serve both academic and civic audiences. Regular gallery hours during the week facilitate visits by students during class hours and by community members with daytime availability. Maintaining open gallery access reinforces the college s public mission to support community enrichment and lifelong learning.

Exposure will remain on view through December 11, and residents who wish to see the show can visit the Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery on weekday mornings and afternoons. The exhibit adds to a season of local arts activity and reflects ongoing efforts by the college to keep exhibitions within reach of Morgan County audiences.