The University Museum presents several exhibits annually. It is a multi-discipline museum, including art, history, and other exhibits.
Exhibits are also presented by Kipp Gallery.
View the Events Calendar for 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 premier performing arts series, Ovations!
September 9–December 9, 2017; Reception September 9, 6:00–8:30 p.m.; University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall
James Innes taught drawing, painting, and art appreciation for over 25 years at IUP. Over 30 of his works, including paintings and prints, will be on display for this exhibition.
Friday, September 29, 2017; 6:00–10:00 p.m.; University Museum and Blue Room, Sutton Hall
The Museum’s annual fundraising gala. Join us for a themed evening of fine art, drinks, dining, entertainment, dancing, and silent auctions. Advance reservations are required.
February 3–March 10, 2018; Reception February 3, 6:00–8:30 p.m.; University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall
Folk art featuring scenes of daily life, such as those painted by Linton Park, Eunice McCloskey, Richard Cooper, and others, are featured in this exhibit. Also included are imaginative works of Mary Hamilton of Clarion County and others. The pieces are from the University Museum’s permanent collection and on loan from private collections.
March 31–April 28, 2018; Reception March 31, 6:00–8:30 pm; University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall; Kipp Gallery and Annex Gallery, First Floor Sprowls Hall
These concurrent exhibitions showcase works by the spring 2018 Master of Fine Arts candidates and celebrate the final stages of their graduate degree work. Featuring a wide variety of styles and media, the exhibits are presented across three campus venues.
April 11–May 21, 2018; Reception April 13, 6:00–8:00 p.m.; Artists Hand Gallery, Philadelphia Street, Indiana
This annual exhibit features work from the museum’s permanent collection by women artists. Enjoy a cup of fine coffee or tea as you take in the exhibit.
Lizzie Borden
October 19–22 and 25–28, Theater-by-the-Grove
Kun-Yang Lin Dancers
October 17, Ovations!
James Innes: A Retrospective
September 9–December 9, University Museum