Events
Check out our many opportunities to attend events held at the museum.
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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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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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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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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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...
Learn MoreArt 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...
Learn MoreArt 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...
Learn MorePalmer 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....
Learn MoreArt 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...
Learn MorePalmer 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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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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