The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has received nearly 200 works of art as part of the estate of Barbara R. Palmer, longtime benefactor, beloved friend, and champion of the museum, who passed away in January 2019. The bequest of her world-class collection will elevate the already significant national reputation of Penn State’s art museum.
The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State will open an exhibition on Sept. 3 in celebration of the centenary of the Bauhaus, the influential school founded in Weimar, Germany, that unified fine arts, design and architecture in its curriculum. The Palmer joins organizations worldwide in marking the 100-year anniversary with its opening of the exhibition "Bauhaus Transfers: Albers/Rauschenberg" and a variety of related programming throughout the fall season.
The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State will open its major special exhibition of the fall season, "Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman," on Aug. 24. Featuring nearly 80 objects, including sculptures, paintings, works on paper, and archival materials, this exhibition is the first to reassess Harlem Renaissance artist Augusta Savage’s contributions to art and cultural history in light of her role as an artist-activist.
On Aug. 20, the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State will open its first special exhibition of the fall season with "The Web of Life: John Biggers and the Power of Pedagogy." The exhibit spotlights the work of artist John Biggers in relation to two important mentors, artist Charles White and famed art educator Viktor Lowenfeld.
The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has announced a third special exhibition for the summer, "George Miller and American Lithography," which opens June 18. The exhibition is selected entirely from the museum’s permanent collection and features 38 prints by an impressive roster of artists who worked with master printer George Miller to create some of their most memorable and recognizable works.
The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has announced the openings of two remarkable summer exhibitions that bring the rich visual culture of 20th-century Mexico to life. "Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography," will be on view June 1 through July 28, and "Myth Meets Modernism: The Manuel Álvarez Bravo Portfolio," will run June 11 through Aug. 4.
The Palmer Museum of Art’s acclaimed exhibition, "From the Rooftops: John Sloan and the Art of a New Urban Space," will be closing at the Palmer on May 12 and traveling to The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, New York, where it opens on June 15.
Barbara Palmer, whose lifetime of philanthropy is evident across Penn State and the Centre region, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 20. She was 93. Recognized by the University as an honorary alumna in 1987, Palmer was deeply engaged as a donor and a volunteer at the institution and in many organizations throughout the region.
Shop for a cause this holiday season at the Friends of the Palmer Holiday Art and Ornament Sale. This year’s event runs through the weekend 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 and features one-of-a-kind ornaments, jewelry and artwork by invited artists, both regional and national. A members-only preview and reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 exclusively for members of the Friends.
Seven Penn State alumni working in the arts, design and communications fields will participate in the Women of Color in Art and Design Symposium from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Palmer Lipcon Auditorium, Palmer Museum of Art. Sponsored by the College of Arts and Architecture and moderated by Kikora Franklin, associate professor of theatre, the symposium will feature a panel discussion where participants talk about career goals and the challenges of working as women of color in their respective fields.
The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has announced the opening of two fall exhibitions, "Object Lessons: American Still-Life Painting in the Nineteenth Century," and "Instinctive Gestures: Recent Gifts from the Fishman-MacElderry Collection".
At a "Make Your Mark" maker's station, the general public is invited to participate in creating a community-generated collage displayed in the HUB-Robeson Gallery. Opportunities will be available at Ag Progress Days in the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, and at the HUB-Robeson Center Robeson Gallery and Art Alley, in August.
Penn State York’s free cultural series continues with Anthony Ward at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) on campus. Ward is a gay improvisational floral sculptor and dancer. His performance is free and open to the public. No tickets are needed.
Rebecca Strzelec, professor of visual arts at Penn State Altoona and Penn State laureate for the 2016-17 academic year, will visit Penn State Harrisburg at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, in 118 Science and Technology Building, at Penn State Harrisburg.
There has been a change of date for 2016-17 Penn State Laureate Rebecca Strzelec's visit to Penn State Greater Allegheny. Originally scheduled for March 14, the presentation will now take place at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. The event is free and open to the public.
