University Museum Presents “Alumni Artistry: The Aesthetic Legacy of IUP”
On display in Sutton Hall from January 25 until March 7, 2025.
From the Desk of the Architect
September 7–October 5, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Experience the process of turning blueprints into buildings and celebrate artistic architectural elements that beautify and enrich our everyday lives.
Reaching into Stillness: Fiber as Our Voice
October 19–December 7, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 19, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
See the breathtaking artwork of fiber artists and visionaries Barb Kubala, Rhonda Luckey, and Sandy Trimble.
The University Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 23–December 2.
Alumni Artistry: The Aesthetic Legacy of IUP
January 25–March 7, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 25, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
An art exhibition that celebrates 150 years of creative excellence at IUP featuring works from alumni artists across the nation, this show highlights the enduring artistic contributions of those who have been part of the IUP community.
The public is invited to join us for a special opening reception on Saturday, January 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University Museum in Sutton Hall. Guests will have an opportunity to explore the exhibition, connect with others who share an appreciation for the arts, and reflect on the university’s rich artistic history as it marks its 150th anniversary. Several of the alumni artists featured in the exhibition will be in attendance, offering an opportunity to meet the creators and learn more about their work.
This event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
Michael Madigan, Chuck Olson, and Rick Purdy
March 29–May 3, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 29, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Follow the impressive careers of three artists and IUP alumni as they blow up the art scene both domestically and abroad.
The University Museum Goes Downtown: Selected Works from the Collection
May 2–May 17, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The University Museum at IUP returns to the Artists Hand, 732 Philadelphia Street, to kick off the IUP@150 celebration with an exhibit of pieces from the University Museum’s Permanent Collection featuring university professors, dating back to the inception of the Art Department.
The University Museum brings the material history and arts of the region together in an environment that encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment.
This mandate is based on the belief that art and history are unbounded and essential to our understanding of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. The University Museum is dedicated to providing leadership in the development of quality collections, exhibitions, and educational and public programs that challenge how we see ourselves and the social and natural world in which we live.
In addition to regular exhibits throughout the year housed in its permanent exhibit space in the historic John Sutton Hall, the University Museum provides smaller exhibits throughout the campus and community with short- and long-term displays. There are currently pieces installed throughout the IUP Performing Arts Center, Cogswell Hall, Sprowls Hall, Sutton Hall, Clark Hall, and elsewhere.
"Paintings of Indiana County"
The University Museum is also currently offering a book, Paintings of Indiana County, which includes the original paintings created by IUP alumnus Ron Donoughe in a work now on permanent exhibition in IUP's Performing Arts Center balcony lobby. You may order your copy today.
You can read more about Ron and his twin brother, Don, in IUP Magazine.
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