About Us

Flagler constructed the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum in honor of Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert and her husband, Dr. Robert Ellert. More than just a gallery space, CEAM offers Flagler College students and the Northeast Florida community a venue for fostering knowledge and a deep appreciation of contemporary art. 

As an educational resource for the College, the Museum exhibits regional, national, and international artists and provides opportunities for critical engagement and exposure to a variety of exhibitions and personal interactions with visiting artists. 

The Museum challenges students, the Flagler community, and the public to cultivate individual creativity, critical reflection, historical consciousness, and respect for the free exchange of ideas.

 In this spirit, the Museum also hosts public programs, including artist talks, readings, panel discussions, and film series that provide a platform for vital interdisciplinary dialogue.

Learn more about our unique history and the forward thinkers who made the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum possible. 

Our History