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Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30

April 22, 2026

Painting of a winged figure descending through clouds at sunset, silhouetted against glowing yellow and blue sky, evoking motion and dramatic tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Makenzie Kunkle

April 21, 2026

Low-angle view of a small figure sitting on a couch, legs extended, with a TV in the background, creating a playful, miniature-scale scene.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Talon McKendree

April 21, 2026

Gallery visitors talk with artists about their work

Graduate student artwork featured in annual Visual Arts Exhibition at Penn State

April 17, 2026

Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 16-23

April 15, 2026

Side by side head shots. On the left a young black woman with glasses smiling and on the right a young white woman with dark hair smiling

Palmer Museum of Art announces inaugural winners of O'Connor Graduate Fellowship

April 14, 2026

Black and white portrait photo of a person wearing a white shirt with dark hair and dark-rimmed glasses.

The School of Visual Arts to conclude Anderson Lecture Series on April 14

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Students and faculty stand in front of a wall of artwork.

Café Laura patrons can now enjoy student artwork in rotating exhibition

April 06, 2026

Charcoal drawing of a shadowed face with raised arms, above a small figure reaching upward, suggesting inner struggle and emotional tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Richard Mitchell

April 06, 2026

Painting of two children sitting in a tree, framed by green branches, looking down with warm tones and expressive brushwork against a soft pink sky.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Grace Brown

April 06, 2026

Student artists pose for a photo in the campus library

Penn State Scranton Library art exhibit expands in its third showing

April 02, 2026

Students at the Palmer Museum of Art

School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'

March 31, 2026

Asian woman with short dark hair and glasses posing and smiling

Art education doctoral candidate wins national dissertation award

March 31, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts exhibition to feature student, instructor work

March 27, 2026

Malaysian house facade that's part of exhibition

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

A black and white head shot of a white man with short hair and a beard

School of Visual Arts to offer lecture by painter David Hytone on April 7

March 25, 2026

Three students discuss a small piece of art

Palmer Museum teaching gallery exhibition examines ‘Who Wears the Pants?!'

March 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Sophie Replogle

March 23, 2026

A moody, atmospheric illustration depicts a dimly lit forest, with soft beams of light filtering between tree trunks and casting warm, glowing highlights.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Taylor Wheeler

March 23, 2026

A student explains her project in an exhibition.

Arts and Architecture’s Golumbic Scholarship Exhibition opens March 23

March 20, 2026

photo portrait of woman with long hair and red eyeglasses

2025 Linda Stein Upstander Awardee to speak March 25; applications for 2027 open

March 17, 2026

A collage of the Statue of LIberty atop a background depicting the American flag

Things to Do at Penn State: March 19-26

March 16, 2026

Harrisburg campus to host award-winning author Pedro Martin April 6

March 16, 2026

Two students looking down as they create artwork in a classroom

Student art exhibit opens in Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery

March 12, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Things to Do at Penn State: March 12-19

March 11, 2026

Black and white image of a young Black man standing in an art studio smiling

School of Visual Arts to host talk by Ghanaian artist and educator March 17

March 05, 2026

A work of art by Krystle Lemonias titled Go deh my girl

HUB-Robeson Galleries to host exhibition by Jamaican-born interdisciplinary artist

March 03, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Hard Freight Café’ open mic event March 17

February 27, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 26-March 12

February 25, 2026

Side-by-side images: On the left is an abstract painting with the words Woskob Family Gallery in the top corner, and on the right is a young Black woman wearing a white shirt with her arms crossed

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

An aluminum sculpture, designed to mimic the structure of some viruses, with LED screens featuring visualizations related to virus research

Huck SciArt team’s ‘BioMachine’ installed at Penn State Harrisburg

February 16, 2026

Students look at a bust of Oliver LaGrone in a case

Hidden Gems: The Oliver LaGrone Cultural Arts Center at Penn State Harrisburg

February 16, 2026

A group of young people dance on a stage. One girl is in focus with her hands waving in the air

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Two Penn State students standing with their artwork in between them on an easel. The artwork is a painting of a satellite, where on the left side of the painting the satellite is withered on a forest floor, and on the right side it is a drafted blueprint.

Winners of the Leonhard Center’s arts, engineering contest announced

February 04, 2026

Photograph of a man standing in front of tall grass with his arms outstretched and an orange shirt covering his face

Palmer Museum exhibition to feature vital works of contemporary African art

February 03, 2026

A group of performers form a pyramid on stage

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 5-12

February 02, 2026

Vibrant abstract painting that depicts faces of black people along with the Bible and an outline of the continent of Africa

Arts and Architecture alum’s exhibit ‘Refugee’ opens at Woskob Gallery Jan. 30

January 28, 2026

Image of the new Palmer Museum of Art

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 29-Feb. 5

January 28, 2026

Four college students sit around table with art supplies and tools making art

Visual arts students' work inspired by Japan trip on display in Borland

January 23, 2026

Head shot of a young woman with brown short hair wearing a black button up shirt

Visual Arts professor lands residency to further develop ‘Tree News’ publication

January 23, 2026

abstract painting by Femi Johnson

New exhibit, 'Like It Is,' to open in the Ronald K. De Long Gallery

January 22, 2026

A painting of the dawn by Johar Manzar

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery to host exhibit by Johar Manzar

January 22, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 22-29

January 21, 2026

Mixed-media artwork of a sea turtle entangled in plastic bags and debris, highlighting ocean pollution and harm to marine life.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by student Clarissa A. Henebury

January 20, 2026

Crimson colored fabric draped in the window of a art gallery

Visual Arts professor's exhibit ‘Squeeze Me In’ now on display in Woskob Gallery

January 20, 2026

Gabriella Heidorn and Alexis Woodring hangin painting

Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery’s exhibition to open Jan. 22

January 20, 2026

A black‑and‑white portrait of a person with short, wavy hair, wearing a dark top, shown against a plain white background.

Architectural author to visit Stuckeman School

January 20, 2026

A reimagined painting of the Mona Lisa, in shades of blue

Great Valley hosts exhibit by Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists

January 15, 2026

Students making cards for Veterans MLK Day of Service

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 15-22

January 14, 2026

Student working in an Arts and Crafts class

Center for Arts and Crafts spring registration for classes, workshops now open

January 13, 2026

The Nittany Lion shrine is covered with a blanket of snow.

Great Valley seeks submissions for photo contest showcasing campus and community

January 13, 2026

A picture of a red elm tree at sunset

Pennsylvania-based artists: Submit proposals for new exhibition at the Arboretum

January 12, 2026

Illustrated postcard-style graphic reading GREETINGS FROM MAPLEDEW over an autumn lake scene with trees and leaves.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

January 08, 2026

Art Space Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill to host Art Space ribbon-cutting ceremony

January 08, 2026

Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao

Art Space at Penn State Schuylkill to host Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao exhibition

January 05, 2026

A large, abstract mural of sweeping blue and orange light forms installed along a wall inside Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal.

Sky, steel and storytelling: Lori Hepner debuts public art across Pittsburgh

December 11, 2025

Detailed pencil drawing of an elephant against a soft green background, showing textured skin and a curled trunk.

Fall 2025 issue of Penn State Altoona literary arts magazine available online

December 04, 2025

A group of young ballet dancers stand in formal poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 4-31

December 03, 2025

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

November 27, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 20-Dec. 4

November 19, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 13-20

November 10, 2025

students gathered listening to a speaker in an art gallery

The art of learning: Interdisciplinary approaches strengthen student engagement

November 06, 2025

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Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30

April 22, 2026

Painting of a winged figure descending through clouds at sunset, silhouetted against glowing yellow and blue sky, evoking motion and dramatic tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Makenzie Kunkle

April 21, 2026

Low-angle view of a small figure sitting on a couch, legs extended, with a TV in the background, creating a playful, miniature-scale scene.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Talon McKendree

April 21, 2026

Gallery visitors talk with artists about their work

Graduate student artwork featured in annual Visual Arts Exhibition at Penn State

April 17, 2026

Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 16-23

April 15, 2026

Side by side head shots. On the left a young black woman with glasses smiling and on the right a young white woman with dark hair smiling

Palmer Museum of Art announces inaugural winners of O'Connor Graduate Fellowship

April 14, 2026

Black and white portrait photo of a person wearing a white shirt with dark hair and dark-rimmed glasses.

The School of Visual Arts to conclude Anderson Lecture Series on April 14

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Students and faculty stand in front of a wall of artwork.

Café Laura patrons can now enjoy student artwork in rotating exhibition

April 06, 2026

Charcoal drawing of a shadowed face with raised arms, above a small figure reaching upward, suggesting inner struggle and emotional tension.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Richard Mitchell

April 06, 2026

Painting of two children sitting in a tree, framed by green branches, looking down with warm tones and expressive brushwork against a soft pink sky.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by VAST senior Grace Brown

April 06, 2026

Student artists pose for a photo in the campus library

Penn State Scranton Library art exhibit expands in its third showing

April 02, 2026

Students at the Palmer Museum of Art

School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'

March 31, 2026

Asian woman with short dark hair and glasses posing and smiling

Art education doctoral candidate wins national dissertation award

March 31, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Center for Arts and Crafts exhibition to feature student, instructor work

March 27, 2026

Malaysian house facade that's part of exhibition

Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery showcases Malaysian WWII oral histories

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

A black and white head shot of a white man with short hair and a beard

School of Visual Arts to offer lecture by painter David Hytone on April 7

March 25, 2026

Three students discuss a small piece of art

Palmer Museum teaching gallery exhibition examines ‘Who Wears the Pants?!'

March 24, 2026

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Sophie Replogle

March 23, 2026

A moody, atmospheric illustration depicts a dimly lit forest, with soft beams of light filtering between tree trunks and casting warm, glowing highlights.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Taylor Wheeler

March 23, 2026

A student explains her project in an exhibition.

Arts and Architecture’s Golumbic Scholarship Exhibition opens March 23

March 20, 2026

photo portrait of woman with long hair and red eyeglasses

2025 Linda Stein Upstander Awardee to speak March 25; applications for 2027 open

March 17, 2026

A collage of the Statue of LIberty atop a background depicting the American flag

Things to Do at Penn State: March 19-26

March 16, 2026

Harrisburg campus to host award-winning author Pedro Martin April 6

March 16, 2026

Two students looking down as they create artwork in a classroom

Student art exhibit opens in Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery

March 12, 2026

Vertical photo of Colin Jost doing standup

Things to Do at Penn State: March 12-19

March 11, 2026

Black and white image of a young Black man standing in an art studio smiling

School of Visual Arts to host talk by Ghanaian artist and educator March 17

March 05, 2026

A work of art by Krystle Lemonias titled Go deh my girl

HUB-Robeson Galleries to host exhibition by Jamaican-born interdisciplinary artist

March 03, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Hard Freight Café’ open mic event March 17

February 27, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 26-March 12

February 25, 2026

Side-by-side images: On the left is an abstract painting with the words Woskob Family Gallery in the top corner, and on the right is a young Black woman wearing a white shirt with her arms crossed

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

THON 2025 final reveal

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

An aluminum sculpture, designed to mimic the structure of some viruses, with LED screens featuring visualizations related to virus research

Huck SciArt team’s ‘BioMachine’ installed at Penn State Harrisburg

February 16, 2026

Students look at a bust of Oliver LaGrone in a case

Hidden Gems: The Oliver LaGrone Cultural Arts Center at Penn State Harrisburg

February 16, 2026

A group of young people dance on a stage. One girl is in focus with her hands waving in the air

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Two Penn State students standing with their artwork in between them on an easel. The artwork is a painting of a satellite, where on the left side of the painting the satellite is withered on a forest floor, and on the right side it is a drafted blueprint.

Winners of the Leonhard Center’s arts, engineering contest announced

February 04, 2026

Photograph of a man standing in front of tall grass with his arms outstretched and an orange shirt covering his face

Palmer Museum exhibition to feature vital works of contemporary African art

February 03, 2026

A group of performers form a pyramid on stage

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 5-12

February 02, 2026

Vibrant abstract painting that depicts faces of black people along with the Bible and an outline of the continent of Africa

Arts and Architecture alum’s exhibit ‘Refugee’ opens at Woskob Gallery Jan. 30

January 28, 2026

Image of the new Palmer Museum of Art

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 29-Feb. 5

January 28, 2026

Four college students sit around table with art supplies and tools making art

Visual arts students' work inspired by Japan trip on display in Borland

January 23, 2026

Head shot of a young woman with brown short hair wearing a black button up shirt

Visual Arts professor lands residency to further develop ‘Tree News’ publication

January 23, 2026

abstract painting by Femi Johnson

New exhibit, 'Like It Is,' to open in the Ronald K. De Long Gallery

January 22, 2026

A painting of the dawn by Johar Manzar

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery to host exhibit by Johar Manzar

January 22, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 22-29

January 21, 2026

Mixed-media artwork of a sea turtle entangled in plastic bags and debris, highlighting ocean pollution and harm to marine life.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by student Clarissa A. Henebury

January 20, 2026

Crimson colored fabric draped in the window of a art gallery

Visual Arts professor's exhibit ‘Squeeze Me In’ now on display in Woskob Gallery

January 20, 2026

Gabriella Heidorn and Alexis Woodring hangin painting

Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery’s exhibition to open Jan. 22

January 20, 2026

A black‑and‑white portrait of a person with short, wavy hair, wearing a dark top, shown against a plain white background.

Architectural author to visit Stuckeman School

January 20, 2026

A reimagined painting of the Mona Lisa, in shades of blue

Great Valley hosts exhibit by Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists

January 15, 2026

Students making cards for Veterans MLK Day of Service

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 15-22

January 14, 2026

Student working in an Arts and Crafts class

Center for Arts and Crafts spring registration for classes, workshops now open

January 13, 2026

The Nittany Lion shrine is covered with a blanket of snow.

Great Valley seeks submissions for photo contest showcasing campus and community

January 13, 2026

A picture of a red elm tree at sunset

Pennsylvania-based artists: Submit proposals for new exhibition at the Arboretum

January 12, 2026

Illustrated postcard-style graphic reading GREETINGS FROM MAPLEDEW over an autumn lake scene with trees and leaves.

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

January 08, 2026

Art Space Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill to host Art Space ribbon-cutting ceremony

January 08, 2026

Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao

Art Space at Penn State Schuylkill to host Ibiyinka “Ibi” Alao exhibition

January 05, 2026

A large, abstract mural of sweeping blue and orange light forms installed along a wall inside Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal.

Sky, steel and storytelling: Lori Hepner debuts public art across Pittsburgh

December 11, 2025

Detailed pencil drawing of an elephant against a soft green background, showing textured skin and a curled trunk.

Fall 2025 issue of Penn State Altoona literary arts magazine available online

December 04, 2025

A group of young ballet dancers stand in formal poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 4-31

December 03, 2025

Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual art studies student Noah Schenk

November 27, 2025

Cafe Laura Entrance

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 20-Dec. 4

November 19, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 13-20

November 10, 2025

students gathered listening to a speaker in an art gallery

The art of learning: Interdisciplinary approaches strengthen student engagement

November 06, 2025

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