Programs

Thursday, May 1

5:30 p.m.

Greider Family Gallery

Discover the delightful images in the special exhibition Parallel Play: Photographs from the Nancy Arnold Collection with Interim Director Joyce Robinson and collector Nancy Arnold. 

Thursday, May 8

5 p.m.

The Palmer Museum is closing early for a private event.

Saturday, May 10

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Sunday, May 11

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, May 15

6 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, May 22

6 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Monday, May 26

The Palmer and Penn State are closed in observation of Memorial Day.

Thursday, May 29

6 p.m.

Barbara and Lee Maimon Teaching Gallery

Enjoy a conversation hosted by museum educators Keri Mongelluzzo and Brandi Breslin on special exhibition Novel Objects: Connecting Art and Language.

Thursday, June 5

6 p.m.

Greider Family Gallery

“A Photographer and a Photo Historian walked into a museum” . . . No jokes here, just a lively conversation about special exhibition Parallel Play: Photographs from the Nancy Arnold Collection with Sarah Anne Wharton, photographer and Marketing and Communications Director, and Keri Mongelluzzo, photo historian and Educator for Academic Engagement and Access. 

Thursday, June 12

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, June 12

6 p.m.

Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Galleries

Discover the new special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper with Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Senior Curator.

Friday, June 13

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This hands-on workshop with instructor Brandi Breslin is designed for beginners to learn the basics of making handmade paper. Be prepared to get wet as you plunge your hands into a vat of recycled paper pulp. Learn to use a mold and deckle, experiment with adding colorful inclusions, and create a small portfolio of sheets to take home for future projects. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Saturday, June 14

1 to 4 p.m.

This hands-on workshop with instructor Brandi Breslin is designed for beginners to learn the basics of making handmade paper. Be prepared to get wet as you plunge your hands into a vat of recycled paper pulp. Learn to use a mold and deckle, experiment with adding colorful inclusions, and create a small portfolio of sheets to take home for future projects. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Thursday, June 19

The Palmer Museum of Art will be closed in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.

Saturday, June 21

Noon to 4 p.m.

Spend a summer day at the art museum and enjoy a variety of activities related to paper! Inspired by the special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, this program will feature brief “art blast” gallery talks throughout the day as well as several art and craft projects made with paper. All ages are welcome. Drop-in, no advance registration required. 

Wednesday, June 25

3 to 5 p.m.

Join Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Senior Curator and expert on works on paper, for an in-depth, object study session about the history of paper and its use as an artistic medium. Enjoy learning from works in the collection, including items that may be handled by participants. Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Thursday, June 26

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, June 26

6 p.m.

Jason D. Kogan Gallery

Join printmaker and paper artist Yuko Kimura for an in-gallery talk on her works in special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Kimura’s work incorporates experimental processes, including etching, aquatint, monotype, indigo dye, and cyanotype on pleated, stitched, or twisted paper, often using handmade papers or old book pages from Japan.

Thursday, July 3

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Friday, July 4th

The Palmer Museum of Art will be closed in celebration of the July 4th holiday.

Thursday, July 10

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Saturday, July 12

2 to 4 p.m.

Join instructor Brandi Breslin to transform ordinary paper into unique, handcrafted gift wrap using a variety of techniques, including painting, printing, and stenciling. Create personalized designs and participate in a group painting process to take home a variety of paper designs. All supplies will be provided and shared among workshop participants. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Thursday, July 17

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, July 24

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, July 24

Free, drop-in, 5 to 8 p.m.

Take a break during the summer session and LEAP over to the museum to exercise your creativity! Explore the special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper for inspiration before making your own origami sculpture. Grab your headphones and discover how art and music pairings can transform your museum experience. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Thursday, June 31

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, July 31

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join instructor Brandi Breslin to transform ordinary paper into unique, handcrafted gift wrap using a variety of techniques, including painting, printing, and stenciling. Create personalized designs and participate in a group painting process to take home a variety of paper designs. All supplies will be provided and shared among workshop participants. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.