Art Making Activity: Paper Quilling
Inspired by this Chest Over Drawers furniture piece in our folk art collection. Looking at the pinwheel-like design of the flower within the columns, I knew I wanted to recreate […]
Stories from The Westmoreland
Delve deeper into what’s happening at the Museum! Explore articles and multimedia features about current exhibitions, exciting acquisitions, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes activities, works from the permanent collection, conservation efforts, upcoming events, announcements, and more!
Art Making Activity: Lion Marionette
Art Making Project: Lion (actually any four-legged pal) Marionette!This week I attempted to create a simple marionette style puppet, using simple materials you probably have at home or could acquire […]
Art Making Activity: Animal Interpretation!
Challenge: Animal Interpretation! Using one of the following suggestions (or pick your own!) from the collection, create a new interpretation of the work using animals to replace the characters depicted. […]
Art Madness March Madness
Just because March Madness was cancelled, doesn’t mean you can’t win bragging rights by creating the best bracket! Participate in #ArtMadness, a tournament pitting 16 of our staff’s favorite artworks […]
Art Making Activity: “Moon Masque”
#MuseumFromHome Art Making Activityinspired by Loïs Mailou Jones’ “Moon Masque” From The Westmoreland’s Studio Programs Coordinator Michael Carsone (a.k.a. The Quarantine Crafter) Join us in creating this all ages #MuseumFromHome […]
A Message from the Director
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe what has transpired in one week since we announced our temporary closure. I think we are all realizing that the effects of COVID-19 […]
The Fine Art of Conservation: A Crucial Component
Art is glorious to behold. It can be awe-inspiring, shocking, moving, challenging, and motivating. A work of art doesn’t remain that way by itself though. There’s a lot of maintenance, […]
Culinary Experience Brings Author Toni Tipton-Martin & Chef Aziza Young to Greensburg
On April 18, 6:30-9pm, attendees of The Celebration and Evolution of Two Centuries of African American Cooking will enjoy a four-course meal prepared by Chef Aziza Young and a presentation by […]
Eye-Popping Pop/Op Art!
POP/OP is a visually stimulating exhibition featuring works of art from both Pop and Op artists on view at The Westmoreland. Pop art was an art movement that emerged in […]
3 Ways to Celebrate Love at The Westmoreland this February!
Love art? Love love? LOVE, inspired by Robert Clark Indiana’s serigraph on paper, is in the air at The Westmoreland! Celebrate love, Pop art, and Valentine’s Day this month at […]
Artists’ Answers: Sheila Cuellar-Shaffer, Nancy McNary-Smith, and Katie Ott
Wonder what inspired an artist or what they were thinking when they created a certain work of art? Us, too! The 107th Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Annual features 53 works […]
The Westmoreland Unveils 2020 Featured Exhibition Schedule!
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 […]