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Altoona
Under A Glowing Sky
artwork by Philip Koch
in the Paul I. Detwiler Education Center
June 26, 2026 – October 4, 2026
Philip Koch is widely recognized for his vividly colored, emotionally resonant landscapes that explore the power of light, memory, and the natural world. Raised along the shores of Lake Ontario and deeply inspired by Maine’s coastal landscapes, Koch paints from direct observation and memory rather than photographs, creating works rich in atmosphere and authenticity. Originally an abstract painter, he shifted toward realism after discovering the work of Edward Hopper and later completed numerous residencies at Hopper’s former Cape Cod studio. Koch’s celebrated paintings have been featured in fourteen solo museum exhibitions and are included in the permanent collections of major American art museums.
Altoona
Conversations with Light
artwork by Skip Allen
in the Shirley and Fred A. Pechter Gallery
June 26, 2026 – October 4, 2026
Conversations with Light highlights Skip Allen’s decades-long exploration of photography through light, texture, and landscape. Inspired by a lifelong passion that began with a Kodak Brownie camera at age seven, Allen built a successful commercial photography career before turning his focus to landscape photography and the expressive possibilities of place and atmosphere. Influenced by mentors such as Bill Bordas and Rod Dresser, Allen’s work reflects his belief that meaningful photographs emerge through patience, observation, and connection with the subject. His images, exhibited throughout Pennsylvania and Nevada, continue to capture the emotional and visual poetry of the natural world.
Bedford
The Space Between
artwork by Robin Grass
in the Titelman Galleries and Paula and Dean Lemley Gallery
May 8, 2026 – July 12, 2026
In this exhibition, Robin Grass challenges you to reject the search for hidden meaning or tidy explanations. He embraces the idea that images can be mysterious without being solved. Each painting offers an open ended encounter, asking nothing more of the viewer than presence and curiosity.
Bedford
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
artwork by Lawrice Dolan
in the Donald M. Robinson, Ashe, and Jerry & Joan Hawk
May 8, 2026 – July 12, 2026
Lawrice Dolan sees art as a joyful, life-giving mission that reconnects us with our wild, intuitive, and spiritual selves. Though rooted in a lifelong love of art, her practice deepened after the birth of her son in 1984 and now spans diverse media, unified by prayerful intuition and recurring symbols—paths, moons, birds, and angels—that express the bond between art and spirit.
Johnstown
Inspiration: Music
selections from the Permanent Collection
March 20, 2026 – August 2, 2026
This exhibition will include photographs, etchings, paintings and drawings of musically inspired art. Artist Auguste Rodin once said, “The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” “Inspiration: Music” is an exhibition of artwork created by visual artists to celebrate the music created by musical artists. View paintings of musicians performing, photographs of musicians singing, etchings of musical instruments. Abstract paintings with titles inspired by music vocabulary and pieces of music round out the permanent collection exhibit.
Ligonier
Two Voices
artwork by Diane Grguras and Peg Panasiti
May 1, 2026 – August 2, 2026
Two Voices is an engaging exhibition showcasing two distinct yet complementary perspectives. The exhibition highlights Diane Grguras' luminous pastel landscapes, which capture the beauty and spiritual quality of light, alongside Peg Panasiti's vibrant watercolor compositions that transform everyday objects into bold, expressive works of art. Together, their art invites viewers to slow down and rediscover the beauty found in ordinary moments. Two Voices celebrates the shared vision of two accomplished artists whose work reflects a deep appreciation for observation, creativity, and the world around us.
