Bellefonte Museum for
Families of Centre County
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Archive of Past Exhibits
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2011 Exhibition Schedule |
“Speak Peace" - an exhibition in which American voices respond in poetry to Vietnamese children's paintings on the themes of war and peace.
January 8 - February 27
This
international exchange between image and word
evolved out of a peace education
project.
"SPEAK PEACE"
opened early this year in Washington, DC and will continue on a
national
tour. The
exhibit includes 34 works of art done by Vietnamese children ages 4-14
paired
with poems by American children, veterans, some adults and even school
classrooms.
The
art and poetry works were over a ten-year period as a collaboration between Wick
Poetry
Center,
Kent State University Soldiers Heart organization and the War Remnants Museum in
Vietnam.
The exhibition showcases the visions of Vietnamese children and the power
of poetry
to
promote healing and reconciliation. The intent of this word and image
collaboration is to
promote
cross-cultural understanding and involve the community in the healing process.
A collection of photographs of Vietnamese children and places by local
artist, Sharon
McCarthy,
will also be on exhibit.
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2011 Exhibition Schedule |
September - November 2011
“Intersections– Wilderness and Culture in East Africa” -vivid photographs of nature positioned with cultural objects made for use and adornment with a narrative of the intersections of wilderness and cultural issues. With Carmel photographer, Cindy Ewing and curator, Patricia House.
"A Year on the Land"
July - August 2011
"The Artful Dog"
April - June 2011
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2010 Exhibition Schedule |
April - July 2010
“Society
Silk Embroidery, 1876 - 1914 ”
Curator and collector - Shelley Kempner
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The exhibition
consists of Victorian needlework done by American women for home decoration,
pleasure and profit, and some related materials, instruction manuals and
periodicals of the time. The American silk industry and the needlework created
by American women contributed to changes in culture, labor and to the economy of
Pennsylvania.
“Landscape:
Pennsylvania”
Jennifer Shuey,
artist
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August
- September- October – November,
“The
Evolving Image - Photographs and Digital Painting”
Photography art
by Norris Lacy
Butterfly
and Orchids
The collection of work by Norris Lacy speaks to the power of photography as an art form and its evolution with technological invention. The images are beautiful, haunting, exciting and impressionistic.
Click here for the biography and statement and more images from Norris Lacy
“Where
Art is Joy- art from Haiti”
Curator –
Patricia House
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December
“Holiday
Show and Sale”
Featured Artists:
Jim Cartey Judith Finkelstein
Holly Fritchman Susan Nicholas-Gephardt
Sharon McCarthy Diane Maurer-Mathison
Roxanne Nayden Ellen Reddy
Jennifer Shuey Steve Strouse
Mary Vollero Norris Lacy
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2009 Exhibition Schedule |
March 8th through May 31, 2009
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Recycle, Renew: Making Art while Saving the Planet
The show included works of art created by local artists made from recycled materials and provided information about the importance of recycling. Partnering with Centre County Solid Waste Authority, the exhibition explained why we recycle, what can be reused, and how solid waste is reused. We can all do our share to protect Mother Earth.
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Special artists gallery- Jeanne McKinney
Works by local artist Mc Kinney were featured in the Tea Room.
Click here for more about Recycle, Renew and some art
works from the show
Click here for the Earth Day activities on April 18-10, 2009
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June 28th through September, 2009
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Outside In: Centre County Artists Interpret the Outdoors
Four local artists captured the outside world in a variety of styles and using different media. Artwork included painting, photography, woodcarving, paper cutting and collage. The unifying element of the exhibition was the artists’ focus on the outside world.
Click here for more about Outside In with
images from the show
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Special artists gallery- Gary Catchen
Images of Centre County: Architectural Photography of Bellefonte and Environs
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September 27 through December 20, 2009
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A World of Stitches: Appliqué Art from Benin, Panama, and Pennsylvania
Appliqué, which is a French term, is a type of decorative needlework that involves cutting pieces of one fabric and sewing or otherwise applying them to the surface of another fabric. The edges of the patches are sewn in some form of stitchery. The BMCC exhibition of appliqué will include and compare work from Pennsylvania, Panama and Benin-Africa. -
Special artists gallery: Judith Finkelstein, Creating Felt Art
Click here for more about A World of Stitches and some works from the show
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2008 Exhibition Schedule |
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200 Year Legacy, Bellefonte History (Continuing throughout year)
Bellefonte History Hall
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Native Peoples of North America: art with a message
April 25th through July 13th, 2008
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Art and Science of Fly Fishing: Remembering George Harvey
July 18th through November 1st, 2008
Click here to view images from the Fly Fishing exhibit
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Timeless Toys: Classic, Antique and Retro Toys
November 8th through December 31st, 2008
Click here to read more about the 2008 Christmas exhibition and
events
Child’s Victorian Tea Party
Coinciding with Victorian Christmas, December 13-14th, 2008
revised 11/23/2011