Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art Gala celebrates modern art's roots
4/30/13
The Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art will host the museum’s annual gala and auction from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 10, at The Nittany Lion Inn.
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Video: Curators give talk, tour at Palmer Museum of Art
4/3/13
At a recent Research Unplugged program at Penn State's Palmer Museum of Art, curators Joyce Robinson and Dana Carlisle Kletchka presented a talk and tour, "Behind the Scenes at the Museum: What Do Curators Do?"
Robinson, curator of art and affiliate associate professor of art history, is a specialist in modern American and European art, and teaches courses primarily on African American art.
Research Unplugged offers special behind-the-scenes talk and tour at the Palmer
3/18/13
Research Unplugged goes on location this week to Penn State's Palmer Museum of Art, where curators Joyce Robinson and Dana Carlisle Kletchka will present "Behind the Scenes at the Museum: What Do Curators Do?"
Local artist creates Palmer Museum's 2012 ornament
12/4/12
The Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art is pleased to announce local artist Sue Harter as the 2012 Holiday Art and Ornament Sale featured artist. Her commissioned ornament was inspired by an earthenware with three-color Sansai glaze from the T'ang Dynasty period, c. 618-906, titled "Standing Horse," which is currently on view in the Tonkin Gallery on the first floor of the museum.
Working with porcelain that is finished with a raku-glaze, Sue has formed each horse by hand, creating a unique personality for every piece. These ornaments are truly one-of-a-kind and will be offered for sale at $30 each. Funds raised from this event are used to extend our education programs, to acquire works of art and to help ensure that the museum will remain a vital and free-admission resource for our community and region.
'The Art of Music' performances continue Oct. 17 at Palmer Museum
9/26/12
Join the Palmer Museum of Art for this monthly series that features performers from Penn State's School of Music and the local community. Each free concert begins at 12:10 p.m. in the Pincus Gallery of Contemporary Art. Come and enjoy beautiful music in an inspiring setting.
Palmer Museum to hold 'a conversation with Peter Schjeldahl' March 22
3/14/12
Peter Schjeldahl, chief art critic for The New Yorker Magazine will share his thoughts on the art world in a conversation with students, faculty, staff and the community at 4:30 p.m. on March 22 in the auditorium at the HUB-Robeson Center on Penn State's University Park campus. Admission is free.
Symposium, 'Sexual Difficulty in Late 20th-Century Art' Feb. 17
2/15/12
Penn State's minor in sexuality and gender studies is sponsoring a symposium in the Queer Visual Culture (QVC) series on the topic of "Sexual Difficulty in Late 20th-Century Art" from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17, in the Palmer Lipcon Auditorium at the Palmer Museum of Art on Penn State's University Park campus. Three scholars will offer papers taking various perspectives on the relationship between difficulty and sexuality in modern art.
Palmer Museum exhibition features self portraits
2/8/12
The Palmer Museum of Art has announced the opening of the exhibition "Me, Myself, and the Mirror." The exhibition features self-portraits from the permanent collection and will be on view at the museum from Feb. 7 to May 27.
'Hogarth Restored' features engravings of 18th-century artist
2/8/12
The Palmer Museum of Art has announced the opening of the exhibition "Hogarth Restored." The exhibition will be on view at the museum from Feb. 7 to May 13.
William Hogarth was best known during his lifetime, as he is today, for his satirical engravings. They were in high demand throughout his career and were printed in even greater volume, first by Hogarth's wife and subsequently by several others, for many years following his death in 1764.
Former FBI art-crime investigator to speak Feb. 20 at Penn State
2/8/12
Robert Wittman, who served for 20 years as the Federal Bureau of Investigation's expert in the field of art crime, will deliver a lecture at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 in Room 117 of the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus. Wittman will speak about his FBI career, notorious art heists, and daring undercover recoveries.
'Painting the People' exhibition on display at Palmer Museum
2/8/12
Penn State's Palmer Museum of Art is featuring the exhibition "Painting the People: Images of American Life from the Maimon Collection," through May 13. "Painting the People" features selections from the impressive collection of American scene painting amassed by collectors Lee (1956 alumnus in Liberal Arts) and Barbara Maimon.
'The Art of Poetry' readings to be held at Palmer Museum of Art
1/25/12
his spring, the Palmer Musem of Art will welcome Penn State poets and other literary friends for poetry readings in the galleries.
Palmer Museum of Art announces 'The Art of Music' performances
1/25/12
The Palmer Museum of Art will hold several concerts that celebrate the vernacular artistry of American music, from Cole Porter to Aaron Copland, in conjunction with the exhibition "Painting the People: Images of American Life from the Maimon Collection."
Probing Question: How are museums keeping up with the changing times?
12/14/11
In today's tech-savvy world, it's no longer enough for museums to display collections, says Penn State's Dana Kletchka. Museums must reach out to visitors wherever they are, allowing them to access information via their computer or other digital devices.
Local artist featured in the Palmer Museum's Dec. 3 holiday art sale
11/16/11
Local artist Kimberly Brooks Filkins will be the featured artist at the Palmer Museum of Art's annual Holiday Art and Ornament Sale. Her commissioned ornament was inspired by an oil painting titled "Still Life with Grapes" by Severin Roesen, which is currently on view in the Hull Gallery on the second floor of the museum. Funds raised from this event are used to extend the museum's education programs, to acquire works of art, and to help ensure that the museum will remain a vital and free-admission resource for the Penn State community and the Centre Region.
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Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art Gala celebrates modern art's roots
4/30/13
The Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art will host the museum’s annual gala and auction from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 10, at The Nittany Lion Inn.
Video: Curators give talk, tour at Palmer Museum of Art
4/3/13
At a recent Research Unplugged program at Penn State's Palmer Museum of Art, curators Joyce Robinson and Dana Carlisle Kletchka presented a talk and tour, "Behind the Scenes at the Museum: What Do Curators Do?"
Robinson, curator of art and affiliate associate professor of art history, is a specialist in modern American and European art, and teaches courses primarily on African American art.
Research Unplugged offers special behind-the-scenes talk and tour at the Palmer
3/18/13
Research Unplugged goes on location this week to Penn State's Palmer Museum of Art, where curators Joyce Robinson and Dana Carlisle Kletchka will present "Behind the Scenes at the Museum: What Do Curators Do?"
Local artist creates Palmer Museum's 2012 ornament
12/4/12
The Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art is pleased to announce local artist Sue Harter as the 2012 Holiday Art and Ornament Sale featured artist. Her commissioned ornament was inspired by an earthenware with three-color Sansai glaze from the T'ang Dynasty period, c. 618-906, titled "Standing Horse," which is currently on view in the Tonkin Gallery on the first floor of the museum.
Working with porcelain that is finished with a raku-glaze, Sue has formed each horse by hand, creating a unique personality for every piece. These ornaments are truly one-of-a-kind and will be offered for sale at $30 each. Funds raised from this event are used to extend our education programs, to acquire works of art and to help ensure that the museum will remain a vital and free-admission resource for our community and region.
'The Art of Music' performances continue Oct. 17 at Palmer Museum
9/26/12
Join the Palmer Museum of Art for this monthly series that features performers from Penn State's School of Music and the local community. Each free concert begins at 12:10 p.m. in the Pincus Gallery of Contemporary Art. Come and enjoy beautiful music in an inspiring setting.
Palmer Museum to hold 'a conversation with Peter Schjeldahl' March 22
3/14/12
Peter Schjeldahl, chief art critic for The New Yorker Magazine will share his thoughts on the art world in a conversation with students, faculty, staff and the community at 4:30 p.m. on March 22 in the auditorium at the HUB-Robeson Center on Penn State's University Park campus. Admission is free.
Symposium, 'Sexual Difficulty in Late 20th-Century Art' Feb. 17
2/15/12
Penn State's minor in sexuality and gender studies is sponsoring a symposium in the Queer Visual Culture (QVC) series on the topic of "Sexual Difficulty in Late 20th-Century Art" from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17, in the Palmer Lipcon Auditorium at the Palmer Museum of Art on Penn State's University Park campus. Three scholars will offer papers taking various perspectives on the relationship between difficulty and sexuality in modern art.
Palmer Museum exhibition features self portraits
2/8/12
The Palmer Museum of Art has announced the opening of the exhibition "Me, Myself, and the Mirror." The exhibition features self-portraits from the permanent collection and will be on view at the museum from Feb. 7 to May 27.
'Hogarth Restored' features engravings of 18th-century artist
2/8/12
The Palmer Museum of Art has announced the opening of the exhibition "Hogarth Restored." The exhibition will be on view at the museum from Feb. 7 to May 13.
William Hogarth was best known during his lifetime, as he is today, for his satirical engravings. They were in high demand throughout his career and were printed in even greater volume, first by Hogarth's wife and subsequently by several others, for many years following his death in 1764.
Former FBI art-crime investigator to speak Feb. 20 at Penn State
2/8/12
Robert Wittman, who served for 20 years as the Federal Bureau of Investigation's expert in the field of art crime, will deliver a lecture at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 in Room 117 of the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus. Wittman will speak about his FBI career, notorious art heists, and daring undercover recoveries.
'Painting the People' exhibition on display at Palmer Museum
2/8/12
Penn State's Palmer Museum of Art is featuring the exhibition "Painting the People: Images of American Life from the Maimon Collection," through May 13. "Painting the People" features selections from the impressive collection of American scene painting amassed by collectors Lee (1956 alumnus in Liberal Arts) and Barbara Maimon.
'The Art of Poetry' readings to be held at Palmer Museum of Art
1/25/12
his spring, the Palmer Musem of Art will welcome Penn State poets and other literary friends for poetry readings in the galleries.
Palmer Museum of Art announces 'The Art of Music' performances
1/25/12
The Palmer Museum of Art will hold several concerts that celebrate the vernacular artistry of American music, from Cole Porter to Aaron Copland, in conjunction with the exhibition "Painting the People: Images of American Life from the Maimon Collection."
Probing Question: How are museums keeping up with the changing times?
12/14/11
In today's tech-savvy world, it's no longer enough for museums to display collections, says Penn State's Dana Kletchka. Museums must reach out to visitors wherever they are, allowing them to access information via their computer or other digital devices.
Local artist featured in the Palmer Museum's Dec. 3 holiday art sale
11/16/11
Local artist Kimberly Brooks Filkins will be the featured artist at the Palmer Museum of Art's annual Holiday Art and Ornament Sale. Her commissioned ornament was inspired by an oil painting titled "Still Life with Grapes" by Severin Roesen, which is currently on view in the Hull Gallery on the second floor of the museum. Funds raised from this event are used to extend the museum's education programs, to acquire works of art, and to help ensure that the museum will remain a vital and free-admission resource for the Penn State community and the Centre Region.