Six in an Open Field
September 9–October 20, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 9, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Six in an Open Field showcases the work of several Pittsburgh-based artists brought together through ongoing dialogue, critiques, studio visits, and more. Beginning in summer 2022, the group has met bimonthly to discuss the trials and tribulations of sustaining a studio practice. Set against a rotating backdrop of basement studios, living rooms, and public park pavilions, the artists in this show affectionately refer to their collective activities as Art Club.
Pieces from the Collection
November 4–December 9, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 4, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This November, explore works of art from the Museum's permanent collection. This exhibit features artists who shared an important background of working and creating art for the Federal Arts Project, a division of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, often referred to as the WPA.
The University Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 21–25.
Out of the Cellar: A Collection of Paintings, Drawings and Mixed-media Works by Ivan Fortushniak
January 27–March 8, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This show features a diverse and exciting body of artwork by Ivan Fortushniak, professor, IUP Department of Art and Design.
Artist Talk with Ivan Fortushniak
Wednesday, February 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Discover the inspiration behind the pieces in our newest exhibition, Out of the Cellar: A Collection of Paintings, Drawings and Mixed-media Works by Ivan Fortushniak. Attendees will hear about this exciting body of work directly from the artist himself.
This free event, happening in the University Museum, is open to the public.
Energy and Color: Thirty Years of Illustration by John Ritter
March 30–May 3, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
John Ritter is an American Post Pop artist whose vibrant depictions of celebrities and popular culture have consistently defined the pages of the New Yorker, Time, GQ, and Harper's in addition to other national and international publications, Broadway advertising campaigns, corporate art installations, product packaging, gallery exhibitions, and private collections.
The University Museum Goes Downtown: Selected Prints from the Collection
Dates: April 26–May 18, 2024
Opening Reception: April 26, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The University Museum at IUP returns to the Artists Hand, 732 Philadelphia Street, with an exhibit featuring a wide range of artists and printmaking techniques, including woodcuts, etching, engraving, and more. The diversity of artist styles, from traditional to contemporary, will be represented from various cultures in an array of colors and designs.
Remake Learning Day at the Artists Hand
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: The Artists Hand Gallery & Espresso Bar
Join the University Museum at IUP, in collaboration with Remake Learning Days, for a children's printmaking workshop at the Artists Hand Gallery & Espresso Bar, 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana.
During this two-hour, free workshop, attendees will learn the basics of printmaking with a fun twist—prints will be made using fruits, vegetables, and other objects.
For more information, visit Remake Learning Days.
The University Museum is located on the first floor of Sutton Hall. Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 2:00–6:30 p.m.; Thursday noon–7:30 p.m.; and Saturday noon–4:30 p.m.. The museum is closed Sunday, Monday, and university holidays. A public reception is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and both the reception and the exhibit are free.