Jun 25 Thursday
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the exhibition "#inhale__#exhale" by Crystal Beiersdorfer from May 29 to July 24.
Beiersdorfer states, “#inhale__#exhale welcomes you to slow down and engage in the experience, unfolding at the pace of interaction rather than urgency, through the use of color, sound, and temporality."
The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 - 4:00. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the exhibition "Sketches & Storyline: An Illustrator’s Creative Process" by Laura Garvin from May 29 to July 18.
Laura Garvin is currently the Illustrator Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator for the Pennsylvania: West region of SCBWI and is a graduate from Youngstown State University with a BFA in Graphic + Interactive Design.
The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 to 4:00. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Lit Youngstown presents a writing workshop for men on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm at LOOP Arts & Culture Center at 805 Mahoning Ave in Youngstown from June 11-July 16. Led by teacher and writer Alex Abruzzi, this writing workshop is a space to put words on the page, listen closely, and talk about writing. Registration is required and can be completed at lityoungstown.org
Lit Youngstown is offering a writing workshop for teens on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm at LOOP Arts & Culture Center at 805 Mahoning Ave in Youngstown from June 11-July 16. This workshop invites young writers to explore poetry, stories, and personal essays in a supportive setting. The workshop will be led by experienced writer, teacher, and former journalist, Sydney Stalnecker. Participants will read fresh work, try new forms, and share their voices. Registration is required and can be completed at lityoungstown.org
Jun 26 Friday
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the exhibition "Random Acts of Artists (RAA)’s Moving Forward, Looking Back" from May 29 to July 24.
Beginning as a grassroots movement of around a dozen artists in June of 2014 Random Acts of Artists (RAA), now consists of nearly one hundred creative individuals located in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio representing the fields of fine arts, theater, music, dance, design, crafts, and more.
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the exhibition "RUSTED ROOTS: Exploring Our Connection" by Sharon Dundee from May 29 to July 18.
Of her work in her current exhibition Sharon Dundee states, “There is a certain commonality of experience for those, like me, who were raised in the Midwest "Rust Belt" during the 60s, 70s, and 80s - a connection to other people who grew up in similar circumstances, with similar cultural influences."
The museum is open from 11:00 - 4:00. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
The McDonough Museum of Art presents the exhibition "Stitches in Time" from May 29 to July 18.
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Stitches in Time features artwork and artifacts which showcase how the people of the Mahoning Valley have both influenced and reflected on the passage of American history.