Events

Check out our many opportunities to attend events held at the museum.
October 21, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Art History Dickson Lecture: Shipu Wang

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Shipu Wang, Professor of Art History and Visual Studies, University of California Merced As part of the Department of Art History’s Dickson Lecture Series, and...

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October 28, 2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art After Hours: 3rd Annual Halloween Spectacular

Palmer Museum of Art

It’s baa-aack! The Palmer’s popular mash-up between art and all things creepy, eerie, and otherworldly continues into its third year. Help cement the tradition and...

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November 11, 2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art After Hours: Mapping Connections

Palmer Museum of Art

Inspired by Global Asias artist Rirkrit Tiravanija and his relational art practices, enjoy an evening full of unique experiences, including gallery games, performances, and creative...

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November 18, 2021 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Gallery Conversation – Global Asias: Team Talk

Palmer Museum of Art

Hyoungee Kong, Ph. D. candidate in art history and Victoria S. Kenyon, graduate assistant Take advantage of this team talk, offering two-for-one insights on Global...

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December 2, 2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art After Hours: Museum and Chill

Palmer Museum of Art

With the end of the semester closing in, take some time to relax and rejuvenate amidst beautiful art. Enjoy a creative outlet by making holiday...

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February 24, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art After Hours: Black History at the Museum

Palmer Museum of Art

Celebrate Black History Month and learn more about Black artists represented in the museum’s permanent collection. Enjoy a variety of gallery and art-making activities inspired...

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March 24, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art After Hours: Penn State Creates

Palmer Museum of Art

The Palmer Museum celebrates creativity across the University with a second annual virtual student exhibition, Penn State Creates. Join us for an in-person reception for...

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April 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Palmer Museum Family Day: Why Abstraction?

Palmer Museum of Art

Visitors will enjoy brief, family-friendly tours and hands-on artmaking inspired by abstract art in the special exhibition A Way Through: Abstract Art of the 1940s....

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April 21, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art After Hours: Party at the Palmer

Palmer Museum of Art

The Palmer is marking its 50th anniversary during 2022. Join us for a party on the plaza to celebrate with live music, performances, refreshments, and...

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June 25, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Palmer Museum Community Day: Exploring Art and Abstraction

The Palmer marks its 50th anniversary in 2022! Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the museum’s birthday with art, gallery tours, and hands-on...

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News

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Breslin named ‘outstanding museum art educator’


Aug 24

Breslin will be presented the award on Oct. 7 in Erie, Pennsylvania during the PAEA annual conference.

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Opera ‘A Marvelous Order’ to make world premiere Oct. 20 in Eisenhower Auditorium


Sep 22

In conjunction with the opera's debut, the Palmer Museum of Art will host an exhibit featuring a collection of the director’s “blueprint” cyanotypes created with the event.

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Palmer Museum celebrates 50th anniversary with benefit gala


Jun 23

The Palmer Museum of Art held its 50th anniversary benefit gala and auction, "Building on Gold," on Saturday, May 21.

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