Curated by Elizabeth Mansfield, Head, Department of Art History

Friday, April 26 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fascinating exhibitions. Great conversations. One day only! Drop by the Print Study Room on the second floor for these exciting Pop Up exhibitions organized by museum staff and guest curators from across campus and beyond. Don’t miss out.

Elizabeth Mansfield, Head, Department of Art History

Friday, April 26 - 12:10 p.m.

Join us on Friday afternoons at 12:10 p.m. for interesting, enlightening gallery talks on current exhibitions and selected works from the permanent collection. Gallery talks for Pop Up Exhibitions are held in the Print Study Room.

Vinnie Scanlon

Sunday, April 28 - 2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR - The Art of Symbolism

Alice Clark

Sunday, May 5 - 2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Dotty Ford

Sunday, May 12 - 2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Saturday, May 18 - 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Join the Friends of the Palmer and Director Erin Coe for a night of mesmerizing beauty, whimsical fun, and vibrant art, including silent and live auctions, dinner, and dancing! It will be an artful night that benefits the Palmer Museum and features Jeff Brown as emcee and music by Tommy Wareham & the Intrigues.

Chairs: John and Lynda Powell

Tickets are $215

URBAN CHIC ATTIRE

For more information or to become a Friend of the Palmer, e-mail adk5@psu.edu or call 814-863-9191. 

Presenting Platinum Sponsor:

Gold Sponsor:

Bronze Sponsor: Mary Lou Bennett

Lauren Grego

Sunday, May 19 - 2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Sunday, June 2

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Seeing Through the Lens

Alice Clark

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Friday, June 7

GALLERY TALK

Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography

12:10 p.m.

Adam Thomas, Curator of American Art

Join us on Friday afternoons at 12:10 p.m. for interesting, enlightening gallery talks on current exhibitions and selected works from the permanent collection.

Saturday, June 8

MEMBERS-ONLY BRUNCH and PURCHASE PARTY

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Friends of the Palmer are invited to this special “members-only” brunch and purchase party. Museum staff and B. Stephen Carpenter II, interim director, School of Visual Arts, will present several dazzling works by contemporary ceramist Roberto Lugo, who earned his M.F.A. at Penn State in 2014 and is now on the faculty at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Don’t miss the chance to vote on which piece will be acquired for the permanent collection! The purchase party will be followed by a brief annual meeting.

NOT A MEMBER? For information on how to become a member or to increase your membership contribution, contact Amber Krieg at 814-863-9191 or adk5@psu.edu

Sunday, June 9

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Three Easy Pieces: Art and Identity

Cathy Zangrilli

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Sunday, June 16

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Going for Baroque

Susan Evans

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Friday, June 21

GALLERY TALK

George Miller and American Lithography

12:10 p.m.

Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Senior Curator

Join us on Friday afternoons at 12:10 p.m. for interesting, enlightening gallery talks on current exhibitions and selected works from the permanent collection.

Friday, June 28

GALLERY TALK

Myth Meets Modernism: The Manuel Álvarez Bravo Portfolio

12:10 p.m.

Keri Mongelluzzo, Graduate Assistant and Ph.D. Candidate in Art History

Join us on Friday afternoons at 12:10 p.m. for interesting, enlightening gallery talks on current exhibitions and selected works from the permanent collection.

Sunday, June 30

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Image as Social Practice: Art and Politics

Nancy Weinreb

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Tuesday, July 2

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Drop in for Art

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Every Tuesday in July, you’re invited to drop in and make some art in addition to enjoying a stroll through the galleries. Different art projects will be offered every week, so plan to visit often and explore a variety of art processes and materials that relate to works on view.

Sunday, July 7

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Exploring Images of Mexico

Susan Hirth

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Tuesday, July 9

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Drop in for Art

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Every Tuesday in July, you’re invited to drop in and make some art in addition to enjoying a stroll through the galleries. Different art projects will be offered every week, so plan to visit often and explore a variety of art processes and materials that relate to works on view.

Wednesday, July 10

SPECIAL EVENT – Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

Children and Youth Day: Explore Printmaking

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Old Main Lawn

Friday, July 12

GALLERY TALK

A Life in Motion: George Rickey’s “Breaking Column III”

12:10 p.m.

Erin M. Coe, Director

Join us on Friday afternoons at 12:10 p.m. for interesting, enlightening gallery talks on current exhibitions and selected works from the permanent collection.

Sunday, July 14

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Artist’s Choices and Why They Matter

Susan McCartney

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Tuesday, July 16

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Drop in for Art

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Every Tuesday in July, you’re invited to drop in and make some art in addition to enjoying a stroll through the galleries. Different art projects will be offered every week, so plan to visit often and explore a variety of art processes and materials that relate to works on view.

Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 27

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Teen Photo Workshop and Volunteer Opportunity

Noon to 4:00 p.m.

For teens age 14–17

Teens interested in photography will enjoy a half-day workshop on July 19, then have the opportunity to earn some volunteer hours on July 27 by sharing their new knowledge and experience with Family Day program participants. Workshop activities will include making cyanotype prints and photo transfers as well as learning composition tips for taking better photos. Participants need to be willing to assist children and families with art activities during Family Day. Space is limited. E-mail Brandi Breslin at bgb56@psu.edu to request a registration packet.

Tuesday, July 23

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Drop in for Art

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Every Tuesday in July, you’re invited to drop in and make some art in addition to enjoying a stroll through the galleries. Different art projects will be offered every week, so plan to visit often and explore a variety of art processes and materials that relate to works on view.

Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 27

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Teen Photo Workshop and Volunteer Opportunity

Noon to 4:00 p.m.

For teens age 14–17

Teens interested in photography will enjoy a half-day workshop on July 19, then have the opportunity to earn some volunteer hours on July 27 by sharing their new knowledge and experience with Family Day program participants. Workshop activities will include making cyanotype prints and photo transfers as well as learning composition tips for taking better photos. Participants need to be willing to assist children and families with art activities during Family Day. Space is limited. E-mail Brandi Breslin at bgb56@psu.edu to request a registration packet.

Saturday, July 27

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Day: Fun with Photos!

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a brief, family-friendly guided tour of Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography, then explore a variety of photographic processes including cyanotypes, photo transfers, and digital green-screen magic. Family Day at the Palmer is ideal for families with children ages 5 to 11, but all ages are welcome.

Sunday, July 28

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

George Miller and His Peers

Alice Clark

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Tuesday, July 30

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Drop in for Art

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Every Tuesday in July, you’re invited to drop in and make some art in addition to enjoying a stroll through the galleries. Different art projects will be offered every week, so plan to visit often and explore a variety of art processes and materials that relate to works on view.

Friday, August 2

GALLERY TALK

Ceremony and Purpose: The Pottery of Ancient Peru

12:10 p.m.

Amara Solari, Associate Professor of Art History and Anthropology

Join us on Friday afternoons at 12:10 p.m. for interesting, enlightening gallery talks on current exhibitions and selected works from the permanent collection.

Sunday, August 11

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Women in Art

Dotty Ford

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Sunday, August 25

DOCENT CHOICE TOUR

Through the Looking Glass

Dotty Ford

2:00 p.m.

Stop by the Palmer Museum of Art on Sunday afternoons for a unique, themed tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Tours begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Christoffers Lobby and last approximately forty-five minutes.

Friday, August 30

GALLERY TALK

The Web of Life: John Biggers and the Power of Pedagogy

12:10 p.m.

Joyce Robinson, Assistant Director

Join us on Friday afternoons at 12:10 p.m. for interesting, enlightening gallery talks on current exhibitions and selected works from the permanent collection.