Together, the University Museum and Kipp Gallery offer a full array of visual art experiences for the entire community.
Encompassing major touring exhibits, regional artists, and faculty and student work, there is something for every taste in this year's exhibit schedule.
View the Events Calendar for all of the Lively Arts.
The Lively Arts is the umbrella for all performing and visual arts events presented by the College of Fine Arts.
Find an event to attend on our calendar; browse by event type, including art, dance, music, and theater; or search by series, including IUP’s new performing artist series, Ovations!
September 1–October 27, University Museum, Sutton Hall
This exhibit takes you on a visual journey from IUP’s founding to the present, featuring photographs, paintings, and memorabilia. A public reception will be held on September 8 from 6:00–8:30 p.m.
October 4–November 15, Kipp Gallery, Sprowls Hall
This exhibit is an expression that usually conjures bucolic and benign images. The artists in this exhibition have other ideas, veering from the pathetic to the provocative to the playful.
October 13 at 6:00 p.m.m University Museum, Sutton Hall
This annual benefit event is always an enjoyable evening. The Stagedoor Canteen will take you back to the Big Band era with great art, music, dance, and food. Reservations are required.
November 3–December 8; University Museum, Sutton Hall
Morrill is both an expressionist and a humanist. Using bold colors and fractured forms to create colorful commentaries on contemporary life. A reception will be held November 3, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Free Admission
February 2–March 16 2013; University Museum, Sutton Hall
Concurrent multimedia exhibitions illustrating the rise of movements for equal gender and racial rights in politics, labor organizations and civic life. A reception will be held February 2, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Free Admission
April 2–12, Kipp Gallery, Sprowls Hall
This annual exhibit features art students who are part of the Art Department’s undergraduate program.
April 2–May 18; University Museum, Sutton Hall
Highlighting graduate student work, this exhibition will include a mixture of media ranging from ceramics and woodworking to jewelry and performance.
Free Admission
May 2–May 16, Kipp Gallery, Sprowls Hall
This annual exhibit features art students who are part of the Art Department’s Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program.
