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GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is proud to share the temporary exhibitions to be featured in the Museum’s Cantilever Gallery throughout 2020: African American Art in the 20^th Century, Border Cantos I Sonic Border, Simple …

“Walking in a winter wonderland!”🎶 ❄️🌧️ Do you love walking in a winter wonderland and can’t wait for more snowflakes to fall? Or, do you prefer to enjoy snow from the comfort of being indoors? Either way enjoy these 3 …

Have you ever looked at an artwork and wished you could pick the artist’s brain about it? Us, too!

While perusing the 107^th Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Annual, we came across three thought-provoking works of art, Botanica II…

Struggling with what gifts to get your loved ones this year? Look no further! Stop by the Museum Shop and shop a lovely selection of home décor, handcrafted jewelry, handwoven scarves, holiday ornaments, elegant accessories and more, many of which …

When visiting the Museum, make sure you check out these 5 spooky fall favorites in our permanent galleries!

1. Late Autumn in the Woods, n.d. by Alfred S. Wall We love all of the fall landscapes in the Southwestern PA …

With a new school year underway, many educators across the region are researching and planning field trips to complement classroom learning with fun and educational out-of-the-classroom experiences!

Visiting an art museum may only seem relevant to art educators; however a …

Loved listening to the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour, the Grateful Dead’s Skeletons in the Closet, or the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street albums? Ever look at the album covers and think the art encapsulated the counterculture mind-bending vibe of …

by Barbara Jones, Chief Curator at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art.

Over the course of nearly sixty years, multidisciplinary graphic artist John Van Hamersveld has created influential and instantly recognizable design.

Van Hamersveld’s career was launched with his design …

As the air gets crisper, the temperature gets chillier and the leaves start to turn glorious shades of red, yellow and orange, The Westmoreland has planned some fall happenings that simply shouldn’t be missed! Below is our top 3 list …