Encompassing major touring exhibits, regional artists, and faculty and student work, there is something for every taste in this year's exhibit schedule.
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2019 MFA Thesis Exhibition
April 2-April 27, Reception March 30, 6:00 p.m.; University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall, Kipp Gallery and Annex Gallery, First Floor Sprowls Hall
Concurrent exhibitions showcasing works by the spring 2019 Master of Fine Arts candidates from IUP's Art Department. The exhibits are presented across three campus venues in Sutton and Sprowls halls.
The University Museum Goes Downtown: From Our Walls to Your Home
April 10-May 13, Reception April 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Artists Hand Gallery, 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana
This is your chance to own a piece of the University Museum. For the sixth consecutive year, the University Museum will present a variety of artwork at the Artists Hand Gallery in downtown Indiana. But new for 2019, objects on display will be available for sale.
2019 BA and BFA Exhibition
May 2-11, Reception May 2, 5:00 p.m.; Kipp Gallery, First Floor Sprowls Hall
The annual exhibition showcases an impressive collection of visual artwork of the university's graduating art students.
Doug McGlumphy: Regular Guy Monuments
September 11-October 5, 2018; Reception September 11, 5:00-7:00 p.m, Artist talk 6:00 p.m. Kipp Gallery, First Floor Sprowls Hall
Using contemporary and salvaged architectural materials, Doug McGlumphy creates large-scale sculptures that pay tribute to the working class. McGlumphy chooses the form of traditional monuments to begin his tribute to the “regular guy.”
Artrageous and Art Auction
Sunday, October 21, 3:00 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center
Artrageous, where the fine arts meet the performing arts, all on one stage! Experience art come alive with an interactive celebration of music, dance, song, and the creation of a masterpiece. Artrageous is fun for the whole family.
IUP Art Faculty Triennial Exhibition
September 8-October 27, Reception September 8, 6:00 p.m., University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall
This once-every-three-year event features a wide variety works by current IUP art professors.
Madness at the Museum: A Haunted Gala
Saturday, October 27, 6:00-10:00 p.m.; University Museum and Blue Room, Sutton Hall
A Hallowe'en party at the University Museum's annual benefit celebration. Reservations are required and costumes encouraged. More details will be announced in mid-September.
Andy Byers: The One Who Sleeps On His Breath
October 15-November 12, Reception October 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Artist talk 6:00 p.m., Kipp Gallery, First Floor Sprowls Hall
Artist Andy Byers will be presenting a multi-disciplinary show with works in sculpture, photography, costume design, film, and performance. The One Who Sleeps On His Breath investigates the life of artist and photographer Edward S. Curtis as well as Byers' own life and practices.
Kara Skylling: new work
November 26-December 14, Reception Tuesday, November 27, 5:00 p.m., Kipp Gallery, First Floor Sprowls Hall
Through the creation of abstract drawings, inspired by the arrangement of industrial material and the construction of architecture, Kara Skylling's work explores the patterned repetition of our built landscape.
Holiday Wheels and Thrills: A Model Train Display
November 10-December 16, Reception Saturday, November 10, 6:00 p.m., University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall
Helping to set the mood of the season, the University Museum will host an exhibit of various model trains displayed and organized by the Indiana Model Train Collectors. Special additional hours of operation for this exhibit.
Barbara Weissberger: One-Woman Group Show
January 29-March 7, Reception January 29, 5:00 p.m., Artist talk 6:00 p.m., Kipp Gallery, First Floor Sprowls Hall
This one-woman group show is a collection of recent works that in totality strive against sameness and toward variousness, permeability, contamination, and mutability.
Hard Hatted Women and Women in Action
February 9-March 9, Reception February 9, 2:00 p.m., University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall
Concurrent exhibitions,Hard Hatted Womenis a multimedia exhibit featuring women who were trailblazers in the labor unions of the Pittsburgh region during the 1970s and 1980s, while Women in Actionfeatures artworks from the University Museum Permanent Collection.
