Bedford Strueber Exhibition Opening Reception

This will be a complimentary reception, open to the public during which all will be able to mingle with the artist and enjoy refreshments and light snacks. Michael M. Strueber was born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At present, his paintings are held in over 400 private and public collections in 38 states. In this exhibition, viewers can see his most recent paintings and the progression of his style and influences by bringing together his varied works from the past 25 years. He grew up in western Pennsylvania and was formally educated at Clarion State University, where he received his B.S. in 1967. Afterwards, he pursued graduate work in education and fine arts (painting), earning the degrees of M. Ed. at Duquesne University and M.A. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his work as a painter, Strueber served for 24 years as Director of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. Under his leadership, the Museum expanded to include four facilities serving six counties in southwestern and central Pennsylvania.