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SAMA Programs

  • Altoona Exhibition Celebration
    Altoona Exhibition Celebration
    Sat, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
    Our History is Your History
  • Grguras & Panasiti Exhibition Celebration
    Grguras & Panasiti Exhibition Celebration
    Sat, May 16
    May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM
    SAMA Ligonier, Boucher Ln, Ligonier Township, PA 15658, USA
    Two Voices: Diane Grguras and Peg Panasiti
  • Dolan & Grass Exhibition Celebration
    Dolan & Grass Exhibition Celebration
    Sat, May 16
    May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    SAMA Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
  • PARTICIPATE in Paint Bedford County
    PARTICIPATE in Paint Bedford County
    Fri, May 22
    May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
    SAMA Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
    the premiere outdoor painting event and sale
  • SPONSOR Paint Bedford County
    SPONSOR Paint Bedford County
    Sun, May 24
    May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, 2198 Sweet Root Rd, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
    the premiere outdoor painting event and sale
  • Artists Luncheon
    Artists Luncheon
    Sat, May 30
    May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    SAMA Ligonier, 1 Boucher Ln, Ligonier Township, PA 15658, USA
  • SAMA Golden Gala
    SAMA Golden Gala
    Sat, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Blairmont Club, 265 Larch St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
    A fundraising event for the museum’s art and its outreach and education programs
  • Bedford Art Camp
    Bedford Art Camp
    Mon, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
    SAMA Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
    Ages 6-9: five days with SAMA teaching artist, Emily Russell
  • Ligonier Art Camp #1
    Ligonier Art Camp #1
    Mon, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
    SAMA Ligonier, Boucher Ln, Ligonier Township, PA 15658, USA
    Ages 6-9: five days with a teaching artist
  • Bedford Art Explorers
    Bedford Art Explorers
    Mon, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
    SAMA Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, USA
    Ages 10-14: five days with SAMA teaching artist, Emily Russell
  • Ligonier Art Camp #2
    Ligonier Art Camp #2
    Mon, Jul 20
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Jul 24, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
    SAMA Ligonier, Boucher Ln, Ligonier Township, PA 15658, USA
    Ages 6-9: five days with a teaching artist
  • Ligonier Art Explorers
    Ligonier Art Explorers
    Mon, Jul 20
    Jul 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
    SAMA Ligonier, Boucher Ln, Ligonier Township, PA 15658, USA
    Ages 10-14: five days with a teaching artist
  • Altoona Art Camp
    Altoona Art Camp
    Mon, Jul 27
    Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
    SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
    Ages 6-9: five days with teaching artist, Emily Russell
  • Altoona Art Explorers
    Altoona Art Explorers
    Mon, Jul 27
    Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
    SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
    Ages 10-14: five days with teaching artist, Emily Russell
  • Symbols of Meaning
    Symbols of Meaning
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
    The Art of Jewish Tradition Children's Workshop
  • Tikkun Olam
    Tikkun Olam
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
    Repairing the World Through Art Children's Program
  • To Have and Have Not
    To Have and Have Not
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
    movie viewing
  • Woman in Gold
    Woman in Gold
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    SAMA Altoona, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
    movie viewing

For more information on the kids summer workshops, please visit the education camps/workshop page.

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