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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The Shop Presents: Essentials
A photographic exploration into Barbershops and Beauty Salons in Black and brown communities during the global pandemic by Shelby Wormley.
In the Grass, With a Baby
In the Grass, With a Baby features paintings and drawings by Lee Nowell-Wilson that embody the tension between the mundane and divine that is embedded within her experience as a mother.
Far Field
Kate Stewart’s current creative practice finds connections with research on brain activity during various states of consciousness, specifically the theta state of the brain during meditation, REM sleep and hypnosis.
From Mantel to Museum: The Eclectic Legacy of Patricia L Murray
During her lifetime, Patricia L. Murray served as one of the founders of the Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM), a donor to the institution, an educator, and a private art collector. Just recently, in 2023, parts of her collection were donated to SAM posthumously, highlighting her dedication to the museum before, during, and after its creation. From Mantel to Museum: The Eclectic Legacy of Patricia L. Murray showcases an eclectic mix of artistic styles, form and thematic content by local and regional artists.
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Kids Art Club: Painting Landscapes (ages 6-10)
Kids Art Club: Painting Landscapes (ages 6-10)
Kids Art Club: Painting Landscapes Given paint, brushes, and canvases, students will create a landscape of their own inspired by the gallery exhibit In the Grass, With a Baby. This class is designed for students ages 6-10. YOUR REGISTRATION IS YOUR RSVP! Contact Rachel Barron by email at RBarron@SusquehannaArtMuseum.org for more information.EducationClass DetailsClass Hours: February 3, […]
$10.80 – $12.00
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Member’s Preview
Member’s Preview
Susquehanna Art Museum members are invited to celebrate the newest Lehr Gallery exhibition with an exclusive evening preview! Admission is free, but membership is required. Become a member today for access to exclusive events and discounts. Membership information can be found at susquehannaartmuseum.org/membership Opening to SAM Members on February 9: I'm fine. Pennsylvania and […]
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Cocoon Steelton: The Migrations of Many by Kate Browne
Cocoon is an illuminated sculpture surrounded by portraits from Steelton, PA. Viewers are invited to walk through the sculpture and hear the stories of the Steelton community. The stories come from Kate Browne’s interviews that focus on the reality of living in a small town with a single-industry economy where jobs have shrunk considerably since the 1950s.
I’m fine. PENNSYLVANIA
I’m fine., a phrase we often say when we are not fine, is a statewide Pennsylvania community project dedicated to sculpting mental health awareness and conversations through art. This meaningful exhibit features ceramic masks, stories, and photographs from I’m fine. workshop and residency participants.
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desire path: 四
Through material transformation and positioning of objects that wield the body, Kiani Kodama explores silent exchanges between that which is human, animal, and ancestral. Guided by non-Western medicine, massage tools, Buddhist dance rituals, and organic materials, she finds correspondence in anomalous places.
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Q&A and Poetry Open Mic with Shelby Wormley
Q&A and Poetry Open Mic with Shelby Wormley
Join us on the evening of February 15 to participate in a Q&A session with Shelby Wormley, followed by a poetry Open Mic. Those who wish to participate in the Open Mic will sign up on-site. Q&A: 5:30PM - 6:30PM Poetry Open Mic: 6:30PM-8:00PM BIOGRAPHY Shelby Wormley is a photojournalist and visual storyteller. A York […]
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February Third in the Burg
February Third in the Burg
Every 3rd Friday of the month, Susquehanna Art Museum offers free admission from 5:00 - 8:00 pm for 3rd in the Burg. Visit exhibitions on view in the galleries, browse the gift shop, and meet friends in Midtown! 3rd in the Burg is the perfect opportunity to take a fresh look at art and begin […]
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Kids Art Club: Gelatin Printing (ages 8-12)
Kids Art Club: Gelatin Printing (ages 8-12)
Kids Art Club: Gelatin Printing Students will learn how to use gelatin plates for printing, and use the technique to create a work of art to take home. This class is designed for students ages 8-12. YOUR REGISTRATION IS YOUR RSVP! Contact Rachel Barron by email at RBarron@SusquehannaArtMuseum.org for more information.EducationClass DetailsClass Hours: February 17, 2024 […]
$10.80 – $12.00
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Portraits of Identity: Harrisburg AAPI Narratives Through the Lens
Portraits of Identity: HAAPI Stories Through the Lens, uses storytelling and photography to explore the depth and breadth of AAPI stories and create an experience where they are seen, heard, and celebrated.
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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 figure 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. Bring your favorite drawing supplies or come with none. Photography is not permitted […]
$13.50 – $15.00
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Kids Art Club: Self-Expression (ages 8-12)
Kids Art Club: Self-Expression (ages 8-12)
Kids Art Club: Self-Expression Learners will discuss the various ways that artists develop artwork inspired by their own life stories. Learners will then have the opportunity to explore with a variety of mediums to then select their favorite to create their final piece. This class is designed for students ages 8-12. YOUR REGISTRATION […]
$10.80 – $12.00
Our Current Exhibitions
Ancient Ink
Ancient Ink
Date June 19, 2024 - October 6, 2024 Venue DeSoto Family Vault
Photographer Mark Perrott has spent the past several decades documenting the ever-expanding group of tattooed Americans. Perrott turns his camera to the diminishing population of highly decorated and graying Americans in his current series, ANCIENT INK.
Margins and the Height of the Sun
Margins and the Height of the Sun
Date June 19, 2024 - October 6, 2024 Venue Lobby Gallery
Margins and the Height of the Sun is comprised of a body of work Elaine Elledge created as she worked to find balance between her life as an artist and full-time parent, while also seeking a diagnosis for an unknown medical condition. Using everyday items such as cheese...
Queremos Justicia: How We Shut Down Berks
Queremos Justicia: How We Shut Down Berks
Date August 31, 2024 - November 3, 2024 Venue Beverlee and Bill Lehr Gallery
Queremos Justicia uses art to tell the story of how the Shut Down Berks Coalition organized to close an immigrant prison. This multimedia exhibit explores the art made for the campaign and how it played an invaluable role in education, mobilization, and community buildi...
Distinguished Grace: The Paintings of Dean Stambaugh
Distinguished Grace: The Paintings of Dean Stambaugh
Date September 4, 2024 - December 1, 2024 Venue S. Wilson and Grace M. Pollock Education Center Gallery
Distinguished Grace: The Paintings of Dean Stambaugh celebrates and showcases the work created by Dean Stambaugh throughout his career and lifetime. His paintings draw influence from fellow Regionalist and Appalachian artists, displaying a reverence for rural life, pea...
Domestic Affairs
Domestic Affairs
Date October 9, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Venue Lobby Gallery
Susquehanna Art Museum’s 9th annual juried exhibition invites artists to submit works that explore subjects relating to the domestic. In a time when social, political, and familial norms are being revealed and renegotiated on an international scale, the term ‘domest...