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Altoona

A Journey to Wonderland

artwork by Jessie Luke

in the Paul I. Detwiler Education Center

April 23, 2025 – July 6, 2025

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Jessie Luke is recognized for her incredible photographs created with the Holga plastic toy camera. Luke has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Her exhibition, "A Journey to Wonderland," visually displays the narrative of the timeless classical children's novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by English author, Lewis Carroll.  It is a theatrical pictorial adaptation that reflects Alice’s long journey down the rabbit hole. There she discovers an extraordinary world of unusual characters and encounters unforeseeable challenges. 

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Altoona

Gravitas of the Sycamore

artwork by Judith Peck

in the Shirley and Fred A. Pechter Galleries

April 23, 2025 – July 6, 2025

 

A solo exhibition of oil paintings by Virginian artist, Judith Peck. The series depicts a singular sycamore tree she discovered while walking near the Potomac River. What follows is a series of oil paintings which serve as rich, artistic meditation on the themes of resilience, and the stabilizing ground around which our souls gravitate, as we attempt to live our lives amidst a chaotic and ever changing world.

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Bedford

Echoes of Summer

selections from the Donald M. Robinson Permanent Collection

in the Titelman Galleries

May 9, 2025 – July 13, 2025

 

The exhibition features selections from the extensive Donald M. Robinson photography collection, which includes over 800 works documenting Robinson’s travels across six continents and more than 60 countries. His nature and documentary photographs capture the beauty and diversity of the natural world, offering viewers a glimpse into landscapes and moments from around the globe. In addition to Robinson’s works, the exhibition will showcase pieces that reflect the essence of summer, as well as other works that evoke the feeling and memory of summer even in different seasons.

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Bedford

Inspired by and In the footsteps of Donald M. Robinson

in the Paula and Dean Lemley Gallery

February 14, 2025 – July 13, 2025

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These exhibits celebrate the works of Donald M. Robinson. The exhibition is the result of two workshops led by artist Recie Dolan and photographer Skip Allen, in which artists of all mediums were invited to create an artistic representation, reaction or response to pieces in the Donald M. Robinson collection ahead of the Donald M. Robinson Photography Biennial. The exhibition and workshops were sponsored by the Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation.

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Wild Realms: A Global Journey in Animal Photography

selections from the Donald M. Robinson Permanent Collection

in the Donald M. Robinson, Ashe, Jerry & Joan Hawk, and Children's Discovery Galleries

February 21, 2025 – July 13, 2025

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See a collection of photographs centered on exotic animals and wildlife from around the world, including Africa, South America, and Antarctica taken by Donald M. Robinson while traveling the globe.

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Johnstown

Inside Out, A Collection of Artists' Point of View

April 11, 2025 – July 27, 2025

 

Artists are expertly skilled in showing the world as they see it, creating images that draw us in and remind us of places we have visited or would like to visit. Artwork from artists Charles Biddle, Edgar Imler, David Hopkins, Bradley Shoemaker and Robert Kipniss give visitors the opportunity to see how indoor and outdoor light can and does affect color, mood and environment. Take a few minutes of your day to enjoy a walk through the exhibition and view the world through the artist’s eyes.

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Ligonier

Spirit of Place: Fallingwater Paintings

by Ron Donoughe and Workshop Artists

May 2, 2025 – August 3, 2025

 

This exhibition showcases the stunning work of Ron Donoughe and talented workshop artists, capturing the iconic architecture and natural beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece. Through vibrant landscapes and thoughtful interpretations, the exhibition explores the profound connection between Fallingwater and its surrounding environment. Visitors will experience unique artistic perspectives that celebrate the harmony of art, architecture, and nature.

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