From the Desk of the Architect

September 7–October 5, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Experience the process of turning blueprints into buildings and celebrate artistic architectural elements that beautify and enrich our everyday lives.

Reaching into Stillness - Fiber as Our Voice

October 19–December 7, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 19, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

See the breathtaking artwork of fiber artists and visionaries Barb Kubala, Rhonda Luckey, and Sandy Trimble.

The University Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 23–December 2.

A Call for Artists: IUP Alumni

January 25–March 7, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Are you an artist who graduated from IUP? Please consider submitting pieces for this open call to iupartsubmission@gmail.com

Michael Madigan, Chuck Olson, and Rick Purdy

March 22–May 2, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Follow the impressive careers of three artists and IUP alumni as they blow up the art scene both domestically and abroad. 

The University Museum Goes Downtown: Selected Works from the Collection

May 2–May 17, 2025

Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

The University Museum at IUP returns to the Artists Hand, 732 Philadelphia Street, to kick off the IUP@150 celebration with an exhibit of pieces from the University Museum's Permanent Collection featuring university professors, dating back to the inception of the Art Department.


The University Museum brings the material history and arts of the region together in an environment that encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment.

This mandate is based on the belief that art and history are unbounded and essential to our understanding of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. The University Museum is dedicated to providing leadership in the development of quality collections, exhibitions, and educational and public programs that challenge how we see ourselves and the social and natural world in which we live.

In addition to regular exhibits throughout the year housed in its permanent exhibit space in the historic John Sutton Hall, the University Museum provides smaller exhibits throughout the campus and community with short- and long-term displays. There are currently pieces installed throughout the IUP Performing Arts Center, Cogswell Hall, Sprowls Hall, Sutton Hall, Clark Hall, and elsewhere.

Cover: Paintings of Indiana County"Paintings of Indiana County"

The University Museum is also currently offering a book, Paintings of Indiana County, which includes the original paintings created by IUP alumnus Ron Donoughe in a work now on permanent exhibition in IUP's Performing Arts Center balcony lobby. You may order your copy today.

You can read more about Ron and his twin brother, Don, in IUP Magazine.

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News

An Evening with the Architect

Architect Tom Harley will speak at the University Museum on Thursday, October, 3, at 6:30 p.m.

From Blueprints to Buildings: New Exhibit Opens at University Museum

An architecture exhibit opens University Museum at IUP's 2024-25 season, on display September 7 until October 4, 2024.

University Museum to Host Children's Printmaking Workshop

Join the University Museum, Remake Learning Days, and The Artists Hand Gallery and Espresso Bar for a children's printmaking workshop.

IUP Celebrating Graphic Arts Program, Students, Alumni Connections With Slenkfest 2024

Indiana University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the connections and career successes of graphic design alumni—including a presentation by an award-winning Marvel film artist and an exhibition by a nationally known illustrator and designer, both originally from the Pittsburgh region—as part of the first, to-be-annual, “Slenkfest” April 11 to 13.

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.