The Bartlett Center for The Visual Arts is a prominent facility on Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus. It houses the Gardiner Gallery of Art, which hosts various exhibitions, including works by renowned artists. Built in 1910, the center serves as a hub for the Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History, providing students and faculty with state-of-the-art resources and spaces for creative exploration and academic pursuits. Located at the corner of Morrill Avenue and Knoblock Street, the Bartlett Center is integral to the university's commitment to fostering a vibrant arts community and enriching the cultural landscape of the campus. Originally, the building was the first women’s dorm on campus. Later named for Mary Maud Gardiner Obrecht (1871-1942) — a pioneer in home economics — it was used for many different purposes until a gift in 1984 from 1943 OSU graduate in mechanical engineering Floyd Milford “Pete” (Sept. 2, 1919-April 9, 1986) and Helen L. “Pat” Bartlett (Aug. 31, 1922-June 19, 2015) made it possible to renovate it for the Department of Art. The Gardiner Art Gallery remains as a tribute to Professor Gardiner.