Recent Posts

Artist Talk with Ivan Fortushniak

Join IUP Department of Art and Design professor Ivan Fortushniak on February 21 as he discusses his exhibition at the University Museum.

Works of Ivan Fortushniak, Presented by University Museum

The University Museum presents a collection of works by Ivan Fortushniak as the first exhibit of 2024.

University Museum Exhibit to Showcase WPA Federal Arts Project

"Pieces from the Collection," an exhibit by the University Museum at IUP, features artists that 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.

University Museum Exhibit to Showcase WPA Federal Arts Project

"Pieces from the Collection," an exhibit by the University Museum at IUP, features artists that 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.

University Museum Begins 2023–24 Season with Exhibit “Six in an Open Field”

The exhibit "Six in an Open Field" at the University Museum is a celebration of artistic trust and communal growth.

The University Museum Goes Downtown: From Our Walls to Your Home

An exhibit of art for sale opens at the Artists Hand Gallery, Philadelphia Street, on Friday, April 28.

Tibetan Monks Return to Campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will be in residence on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from March 21 until March 25. During this time, they will present a variety of events that will be open to both the campus and the community. Most of the events are free of charge.

Native Plants for Garden Spaces, with Barbara Hauge

Pennsylvania registered landscape architect Barbara Hauge, of UpStreet Architects in Indiana, PA, will present a lecture on the importance of native perennials, shrubs, and trees and how to incorporate them into your garden spaces. The lecture takes place at the University Museum on Thursday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m.

“Environmental” Opens Jan. 21 at University Museum

The University Museum at IUP overlooks the Oak Grove, a park-like space older than the university, with tall trees, grass, flowers, benches, and paths leading students to and from class. The exhibition “Environmental” brings the outside in, allowing artists to interpret the theme through paint, print, sculpture, wood, and fiber.

A Call for Artists: Environmental

The University Museum at IUP is seeking artists to participate in an exhibition to be held in January 2023.

“Soul of a Region” Opens University Museum 2022–23 Season

This exhibition brings together a group of dynamic and culturally diverse artists of color who collectively work in a broad range of media mirroring the distinct experiences of the artists themselves. Their art shares life stories through expressions of frustration, pride, racism, joy, and pain.

Polish Posters at the Artists Hand: The University Museum Goes Downtown

The University Museum at IUP presents a selection of Polish poster art in an exhibition hosted by the Artists Hand Gallery.

IUP Art and Design 2022 MFA Thesis Exhibitions

Four exhibitions celebrating the four emerging artists who are completing their studies in the Master of Fine Arts program.

Treasures from the Wardrobe at University Museum

The University Museum Board of Directors presents the exhibition Treasures from the Wardrobe on display from February 5 until March 5, 2022.

Yeager, Wick, and Bogert to Discuss Maps Exhibition

The University Museum at IUP presents a discussion with Rhonda Yeager, Harrison Wick, and Jonathan Bogert about the current museum exhibition, “Maps: An Experience in Finding Our Way.”

Reception Scheduled for Maps Exhibit

Information regarding a free public reception October 23, 2021 for Maps exhibition sponsored by the University Museum at IUP

Map Exhibition Opens Museum Season

The University Museum at IUP opens the 2021–22 season with the exhibition “Maps: An Experience in Finding Our Way.”