Press Releases

The Westmoreland Diversity Coalition Awarded Heinz Endowments Just Arts Grant

The Coalition will launch a public art billboard project in fall 2020 in partnership with The Westmoreland Museum of American Art GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (January 27, 2020) – The Westmoreland Diversity […]

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art Presents "African American Art in the 20th Century"

The exhibition is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (January 23, 2020) – From February 16 to May 10, 2020, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will […]

The Westmoreland Unveils 2020 Featured Exhibition Schedule

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (December 17, 2019) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art proudly announces the temporary exhibitions to be featured in the Museum’s Cantilever Gallery throughout 2020: African American Art […]

Western Pennsylvania Museum To Present Private Screening of John Van Hamersveld’s Short Documentary Film “Crazy World Ain’t It”

The private screening of “Crazy World Ain’t It” will occur during the upcoming event, In Conversation: John Van Hamersveld, October 2 at the Museum. GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (September 24, 2019) – […]

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Presents the 107th Annual Exhibition Hosted by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art and Seton Hill University

Juana Williams, a specialist in contemporary African American art, is the juror of the exhibition, which will feature the work of contemporary artists from the Pittsburgh region. GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (Sept. 18, […]

The Westmoreland Announces the New Featured Writer for Bridging the Gap Public Art Project

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (September 11, 2019) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is pleased to announce that Michelle Stoner will be the next writer to have her poem, Mile Marker […]

Western Pennsylvania Museum’s Richard M Scaife Director/CEO Anne Kraybill Accepted Into National Arts Strategy's Chief Executive Program

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (August 6, 2019) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is proud to share that Richard M Scaife Director/CEO Anne Kraybill was selected by the National Arts Strategies […]

The Westmoreland Throws Wedding & Event Showcase, FREE Museum Wide Rental Giveaway

A showcase featuring local event and wedding vendors, from rentals, elegant décor and catering to bridal attire, photography, and jewelry GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (July 24, 2019) – On August 11, from […]

Era of Cool Press Release

An exhibition and related events celebrate the pop artist behind iconic album covers and posters for the likes of the Beatles, the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones. GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania […]

Mickalene Thomas Press Release

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (May 14, 2019) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is excited to host contemporary artist Mickalene Thomas and Jose Diaz, Chief Curator, The Andy Warhol Museum, for […]

Will Wilson at The Westmoreland for Programs Press Release

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (May 7, 2019) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art welcomes artist Will Wilson for two programs tied to the Mingled Visions: The Photographs of Edward S. Curtis […]

Chef Sean Sherman Press Release

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (April 26, 2019) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is hosting two events on May 31 and June 1 with internationally renowned culinary leader Chef Sean Sherman, […]