The Hidden Museum, 2018
With this installation, visitors are challenged to locate “hidden” works of art the Susquehanna Art Museum. You may not realize something is a work of art until you read the label. Even then, is it?
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Future Places
What does a better future look like to you as an artist? Susquehanna Art Museum is challenging artists to render their vision of a promising future for its exhibition Future Places.
Four Pillars: Mount Gretna Artist Residency
Four Pillars: Mount Gretna Residency features paintings made by former residents of the program.
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Member’s Preview Opening
Member’s Preview Opening
Susquehanna Art Museum members are invited to celebrate the TWO new Lehr Gallery exhibitions with an exclusive evening preview!
5 events,
Fleeting Pleasures
Fleeting Pleasures features work by some of the best known and most important ukiyo-e artists exploring this “floating world” of sensuous Edo culture.
Deep Roots: Ornamentation and Identity
Deep Roots: Ornamentation and Identity features the work of artists Kuzana Ogg, Cecilia Paredes, Daisy Patton, Helice Wen, and Helen Zughaib.
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Foundations of Drawing
Foundations of Drawing
Foundations of Drawing This course is designed to develop fundamental drawing skills with a focus on training the hand and the eye to work together to produce a piece of art. Students will learn techniques such as composition, shading, and other various drawing methods. In this month's class, participants will learn material techniques to use […]
$13.50 – $15.00
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Kid’s Art Club: Mixed Media Collage (Ages 8-12)
Kid’s Art Club: Mixed Media Collage (Ages 8-12)
Kid's Art Club: Mixed Media Collage Students will walk through SAM's exhibition Deep Roots: Ornamentation and Identity, and observe how the grouping of artists utilizes various methods of artmaking to tell a story. The instructor and students will discuss how the elements of pattern, texture and collage are used to communicate. In the classroom, students will have the […]
$9.00 – $10.00
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ART TALKS: Exhibition Tour & Discussion for Artists
ART TALKS: Exhibition Tour & Discussion for Artists
This session of ART TALKS is a special exhibition tour and discussion for artists. A partnership between Perry County Council of the Arts and Susquehanna Art Museum.
Free – $8.00
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Lies & Redactions: A Survey
Doug Navarra’s extended investigation of mark-making has evolved to include historic found documents, bold minimalistic redactions, and layered geometric patterns. Lies and Redactions: A Survey features work from 2006 – 2021, spanning numerous distinct series in the artist’s career.
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Third in the Burg- Meet artist Isaac Bower
Third in the Burg- Meet artist Isaac Bower
Free admission for all during Third in the Burg, 5 - 8pm!
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Open Figure Drawing
Open Figure Drawing
Experienced artists and those who do not seek instruction are invited to participate in this open life drawing session. Only the model will be directed in this session, we will begin with several quick gesture drawings and work up to 30-minute poses. This class will take place in our Lehr Gallery, amidst the current exhibition. Bring your […]
$13.50 – $15.00
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Kid’s Art Club: Changing Seasons (Ages 4-7)
Kid’s Art Club: Changing Seasons (Ages 4-7)
Kid's Art Club: Changing Seasons Inspired by the changing seasons and the nature scenes in the artwork on display in SAM’s exhibition Fleeting Pleasures, students will hand paint trees in colors that capture the essence of Autumn. Parents -- this will be a messy class! This class is designed for students aged 4-7. […]
$9.00 – $10.00
Our Current Exhibitions
The Hidden Museum, 2018
The Hidden Museum, 2018
Date January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024 Venue Lobby Gallery
With this installation, visitors are challenged to locate “hidden” works of art the Susquehanna Art Museum. You may not realize something is a work of art until you read the label. Even then, is it?
Alternative Means Necessary
Alternative Means Necessary
Date November 23, 2022 - February 5, 2023 Venue S. Wilson and Grace M. Pollock Education Center Gallery
Alternative Means Necessary features alternative process work made by artists C. McCormick, Renee Romero, and Tamsen Wojtanowski. Alternative process photographs are created using non-commercial and unconventional printing methods.
Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Date December 1, 2022 - February 19, 2023 Venue Project Space
Event Horizon features the work of artist and educator Leah Limpert Walt, in the SAM Project Space.
Souls Shot Portrait Project
Souls Shot Portrait Project
Date January 12, 2023 - April 16, 2023 Venue Lobby Gallery
Souls Shot Portrait Project’s mission is to bring attention to and memorialize the lives lost and tragically altered due to gun violence. The Project began in Philadelphia and is grateful to be able to continue its mission in Harrisburg to represent those affected fro...
Explore: Classroom Ephemera
Explore: Classroom Ephemera
Date January 12, 2023 - April 2, 2023 Venue DeSoto Family Vault
This collection of education ephemera by artist and educator Paul Nagle illustrates the variety of demonstrations art teachers utilize to help guide young artists.