Tucked into a bright hallway inside SSM / St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the MGMoA Gallery is a delightful little art nook curated by the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. This unique space runs along the north side of the main corridor that links the hospital’s older and newer wings, giving patients, families, and staff a chance to pause and enjoy artwork as they go about their day. The gallery features rotating exhibitions by regional artists, showcasing a range of media—from paintings and photographs to mixed-media pieces—that change every few months and keep the experience fresh.

What makes this gallery especially welcoming is its thoughtful setting: because it lives in a healthcare environment, the art on display is chosen to feel calming and uplifting for the wide variety of people passing through. Each show is installed with care so it enhances the space without interrupting movement through the hallway, turning an everyday walk through the hospital into a little cultural pause. It’s a lovely example of how art can be woven into everyday community spaces, bringing creativity and comfort right where people need it most.

Past Artists Featured:
Joshua Brunet
Clint Stone
Douglas Gordon
Linda Brown
Amanda Boehm Garcia
LeAnne Henry Wright
Cliff Lehmann
Vernon Hatley
Dr. Meredith Bailey
Evelyn R. Griffin
Benjamin Baxter
Graphic 1941
Greta Lyn Baxter
Jessica Bellamy
Joshua Brunet
Ed Bolt
Beth Wilhelm
Jude Delaney
Mamie Willis
Dustie Baker
Julie Marks Blackstone
Steve Hicks
BJ Sprague
Paula Jones
Lana Lopez