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111TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
Feb
20
to Dec 14

111TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION

The 111th Annual Exhibition will be on view starting February 20, 2025 at the Erie Art Museum. Under the curatorial direction of jurors Laura Domencic and Melanie Yugo, the 111th features 74 works of art by 60 artists. The 111th will be a first for the organization: the first anuual hosted by the Erie Art Museum. The 111th Annual will be on view until December 14, 2025.

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Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screenprints
May
23
to Sep 1

Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screenprints

Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screenprints examines why screenprints are an essential part of Warhol’s body of work. Facilitating experimentation and mass distribution, prints can be simultaneously challenging and accessible.

This exhibition provides insight into the screenprinting process and highlights how Warhol used this technique to explore familiar themes throughout his career. Warhol was many things—a painter, photographer, film director, entrepreneur, and commercial artist. Printmaker is a critical part of that extensive resume.

May 23 - September 1

https://www.warhol.org/exhibition/good-business-andy-warhols-screenprints/

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Delaney Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival
May
23
to May 24

Delaney Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival

  • Philadelphia Street between 7th and 9th in Indiana, Pennsylvania (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz & Blues Festival brings international, national, regional, and local jazz and blues musicians to downtown Indiana, Pennsylvania for a free, outdoor festival on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend each year. The one-day festival takes place in IRMC Park on North Seventh Street.

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Flowers After Hours
Apr
28

Flowers After Hours

Show off your petal power and wear your fiercest floral attire at our Flowers After Hours event! Enjoy a fabulous evening with a cash bar featuring a signature botanical cocktail, music, and, of course, Art in Bloom!

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Art Battle Pittsburgh
Apr
27
Art

Art Battle Pittsburgh

Watch as talented artists transform blank canvases into stunning masterpieces in just 20 thrilling minutes per round. Be part of the excitement by casting your vote to help crown the champion.

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Vertical Landscapes Reception
Apr
4

Vertical Landscapes Reception

HK Miller’s latest paintings are an intentional departure from his wide, horizontally formatted paintings of rural landscapes.  Now the sky becomes a dominant feature, affecting our spatial perception by placing buildings, pastures, hillsides and trees under a big sky on a vertical format.

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Vertical Landscapes Exhibition
Apr
4
to Apr 26

Vertical Landscapes Exhibition

HK Miller’s latest paintings are an intentional departure from his wide, horizontally formatted paintings of rural landscapes.  Now the sky becomes a dominant feature, affecting our spatial perception by placing buildings, pastures, hillsides and trees under a big sky on a vertical format.

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An Exquisite Texture of Light: Ajamu X In Conversation with Rainbow Serpent
Apr
2
Art

An Exquisite Texture of Light: Ajamu X In Conversation with Rainbow Serpent

For more than 30 years, London-based artist Ajamu X has unapologetically celebrated Black queer bodies, the erotic sense, and pleasure as activism. He has been at the forefront of genderqueer photography, challenging dominant ideas around masculinity, gender, sexuality, and the representation of Black LGBTQ+ people.

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Art in Bloom
Mar
26
to Mar 30

Art in Bloom

  • The Westmoreland Museum of American Art (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Think spring with the return of Art in Bloom! Back by popular demand, experience new incredible creations by talented floral designers inspired by select artworks in the galleries. Meet passionate florists as they explain their work, and vote for your favorite design to help choose The People’s Choice Award winner.

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Holding Still, Holding On
Mar
14
to Apr 21

Holding Still, Holding On

Holding Still, Holding On features new works by the CMU School of Art MFA Class of 2025—Frankmarlin, Izsys Archer, Tingting Cheng, Chantal Feitosa-Desouza, and Max Tristan Watkins. The exhibition spans wide-ranging media and highlights the distinct perspectives of these five artists as they complete their final year of study. Presented in The Warhol’s rotating exhibition gallery, the exhibition offers a dynamic exploration of contemporary artmaking.

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Artists Reception: Jordan Want and THE PORTAL
Feb
28

Artists Reception: Jordan Want and THE PORTAL

PRACTICE +/- shares Wong's contemplations and visual dynamism. Building on his recent exhibition, Play is Infinite, at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (on view until May), this body of work furthers Wong’s imaginative exploration of the Ultimate Self, the endless possibilities of leveling up in life, and the transformative power of play.

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Art on Tap: PAL-entine’s Day
Feb
14

Art on Tap: PAL-entine’s Day

Grab a pal and karaoke the night away with an evening of fun for you and your friends to sing your hearts out. To keep the good vibes flowing, you can craft an affirmation bracelet at our bracelet station or create a Valentine’s card to share with your pal or partner. 

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Artists Reception: Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene
Feb
7

Artists Reception: Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene

The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (IFCI) presents the exhibition Pittsburgh’s Avant-Garde featuring over 50 artists in tandem with the upcoming release of the book Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene compiled and edited by Sheila Ali.

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Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene
Dec
6
to Mar 7

Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene

  • Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (IFCI) presents the exhibition Pittsburgh’s Avant-Garde featuring over 50 artists in tandem with the upcoming release of the book Pittsburgh Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene compiled and edited by Sheila Ali.

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Mary Bailey Day: Local Author's Saturday
Nov
30
Art

Mary Bailey Day: Local Author's Saturday

'Over the River and Through The Woods' with Ebensburg author, Hilary Hauck and associated writers presenting their holiday stories. Hauck is an award winning writer who in addition to historical fiction writes fantasy for young readers, including 'The Wrong Kind of Magic,' described as the magic of Christmas in a book.

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Handmade Paper as Fiber Art: Explore the Art of Paper-Making with Trish Dodson
Nov
20

Handmade Paper as Fiber Art: Explore the Art of Paper-Making with Trish Dodson

  • University Museum, Sutton Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

With over 30 years of experience in paper-making as an art form, Trish will share her journey and insights into the fascinating world of fiber arts. Participants will be invited to create their own handmade paper ornaments, with supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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