The University Museum at IUP overlooks the Oak Grove, a park-like space older than the university, with tall trees, grass, flowers, benches, and paths leading students to and from class.
With the exhibition “Environmental,” we bring the outside in, allowing artists to interpret the theme through paint, print, sculpture, wood, and fiber.
The exhibition features works by:
Elizabeth Rose, Kaoru Aoki, Avonelle Whitacre, Beth Fiddler, Sharon Boykiw, Bridget Battaglini, Jorge Rivas, Jack Honeysett, Cathy Paterson, Brennon Huff, Jess Green, Julie Woodard, Jolene Joyner, Tony Golden, Matthew Bartus, Jonelle Summerfield, Aaron Vizzini, Ali Pate, Joy Fairbanks, Janice Trusky, Courtney Scherf, and Dodd Holsapple.
"Environmental" will be on display from January 21 until March 4, 2023, with an opening reception Saturday, January 21, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. During the opening reception, Kevin Patrick, professor of Geography, will speak about his new book, Near Woods: A Year in an Allegheny Forest.
The University Museum is located on the first floor of Sutton Hall. Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.; Thursday, noon–7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, noon–4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed Sundays, Mondays, and university holidays. For more information, call 724-357-2424, visit the University Museum website, or follow the University Museum on Facebook or Instagram.
The University Museum receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.