Press Releases

Pattern Makers Exhibition Opens February 7 at The Westmoreland

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (January 21, 2021) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will reopen to the public on Sunday, February 7 after a temporary closure that began in mid-December due […]

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Extends Temporary Closure through Beginning of February

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (January 4, 2021) – Acting out of an abundance of caution and with the health and safety of staff and visitors as the top priority, The Westmoreland Museum […]

Temporary Closure in Accordance with New COVID-19 Restrictions

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (December 11, 2020) – Due to the recently implemented restrictions from the State of Pennsylvania, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will be closed to the public beginning […]

10 Artists Chosen for The Westmoreland Diversity Coalition’s Diversity Billboard Campaign

The Coalition’s public art billboard project featuring 10 artists’ new works of art will launch in fall 2020 GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (August 12, 2020) – The Westmoreland Diversity Coalition and The […]

The Westmoreland Reopens to the Public with New Operating Hours, Safety Policies, and Advance Online Registration for Admission

GREENSBURG, PA (July 13, 2020) – After a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which began on Saturday, March 14, 2020, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will reopen to […]

Four Literary Artists Selected for Bridging the Gap Public Art Project

The writers will be commissioned to create original text to be featured over the next four years on artist Janet Zweig’s Analog Scroll GREENSBURG, PA (July 10, 2020) – The […]

The Westmoreland Announces Free Virtual Summer Art Camps

Children’s Virutal Summer Art Camps Week 1-4 are SOLD OUT. More spots may become available. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please send us an […]

The Westmoreland’s Staff Aims to Help Community with COVID-19 Outreach Efforts

GREENSBURG, PA (May 6, 2020) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is proud to announce two community outreach efforts – Postcards that Care and the Free Face Coverings Project – […]

Greensburg ArtsWalk Cancelled for 2020

Presenting Organizations Plan to Host Again in Spring 2021 GREENSBURG, PA (April 22, 2020) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in partnership with Westmoreland Cultural Trust made the decision several […]

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Extends COVID-19 Closure

GREENSBURG, PA (March 21, 2020) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will extend the temporary closing of the Museum to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 […]

The Westmoreland’s Culinary Experience Brings Author Toni Tipton-Martin and 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 Young and a presentation by Tipton-Martin. […]

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Unveils New Programming

 African American Art in the 20th Century exhibition related programming and three new tours, Art Babies, Toddler Tours, and Exploring Art Never Gets Old will be offered at the Museum […]