Philip Koch Exhibition Celebration

Join the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art for the Opening Exhibition Celebration of Under a Glowing Sky, an exhibition of paintings by acclaimed American artist Philip Koch on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. This special evening will include brief remarks by the artist at 2:30 PM discussing the artwork and exhibition. Cost to attend is $10 per person and includes refreshments and light appetizers. Tickets can be purchased below or by calling the museum.

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…