Bellefonte Art Museum

Do you ever feel like you’re Frozen in the Toilet Paper Aisle of Life? You’re not alone. Visit BAM this weekend to see a selection of drawings from The Anxiety Project by artist Bill Doan. Exhibit co-curated by Grace Prep Senior, Norah Fisher.

Visit this weekend! Surprise your Valentine with a visit to the museum. Tour our six galleries, browse our gift shop, and view our 24/7 Display Window installation all in a safe environment. Masks and social distancing are required. Let’s Get Modern is our main gallery exhibition bringing you art from well-known artists like Calder, Kandinsky, and LeWitt.

It’s Twiga Tuesday! Every Tuesday we feature new items from our museum gift shop and allow you the opportunity to purchase them online. Today we are featuring our local poets.... So, grab a cup of coffee, a warm blanket, and snuggle up with a good book. Robert Lima - $20.00 Steven Deutsch - $20.00 Sarah Russell - $15.00 Steven Deutsch - $15.00 Randi Lee Anderson - $10.00 Mary Shay McGuire - $25.00 Direct message here or email [email protected] to purchase. You will receive $10.00 in BAM Bucks with every online purchase. BAM Bucks can be used toward your next purchase at our museum gift shop. Valid in store only. #bamtwigatuesday

Click to view the Let’s Get Modern virtual slideshow. On display now through March 28th Visit in person, online, or schedule a private tour. ... Museum Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12:00-4:30

The Bellefonte Shop Small Crawl is making a comeback this Valentine’s Day weekend. Pick up a reusable tote, collect pins, and be entered to win. Visit BAM to collect your pin and also be entered for a chance to win one of these adorable Valentine mice by Dotty Ford.

Busy, Busy, Busy... We reopen this Friday, January 8th with all new exhibits and even a new look. Here’s a little sneak peek of what’s going on behind closed doors.

sNOw limits?! This large piece will be included in our upcoming Modern Art exhibition. Visit bellefontemuseum.org for more information about this and more.

Let’s have some FUN! There’s only twelve more days til Christmas, so why not put a fun twist on an old classic. On the first day of Christmas, BAM displayed for you... An owl in a Christmas tree See more

Coming January 8th! Lifetime of an Artist- Paintings from age 12 to age 90, by Ruth Kazez Rather than speak of exploring in quasi scientific style or waxing sentimental about inspirations at the shore at age 6 with grandfather or referring to the symbolism, I prefer to use the computer shorthand about my work: WYSIWYG. What You See Is What You Get. - Ruth Kazez... Visit bellefontemuseum.org to learn more about this exhibit and others.

Online Museum As a result of the current mitigation measures, BAM is temporarily closed until January 4th. We will continue to feature artworks currently on display through our daily emails and social media platforms. Coyote Canyon by Diane Maurer - $450.00... Summer Kitchen by Stacie Bird - $175.00 Purple Lily by Art Heim - $50.00 Queen Aliquippa by Amy Frank - $250.00 Marilyn Monroe, low fired bowl by Marsha Turner Pluhar - $250.00 Gift Certificates are available in any dollar amount. Direct message here or email [email protected] to purchase.

Click image to view a virtual gallery slideshow. INHALE, EXHALE, DRAW... a selection of drawings by Bill Doan. February 5-February 28... Visit in person, online, or by appointment. Museum Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12:00-4:30 www.bellefontemuseum.org

I love when I develop a deeper appreciation for a piece of art after speaking with the artist. This is exactly what happened when I met with artist Amy Frank to film her gallery talk. Listen as she shares her thoughts and inspiration behind a couple of her Lightbringers featured in her current exhibition, and you’ll understand what I mean. #bamgallerytalk

Today is Twiga Tuesday! Every Tuesday we feature new items from our museum gift shop and allow you the opportunity to purchase them online. Is green your favorite color? If so, you’ll like what we have to offer. Today we feature a variety of items and artists with one common theme, the color green. ... Artist Jake Johnson - $60.00 Candle Holder from our Director’s Collection - $40.00 Artist Judy Corlett - $50.00 Artist Kitty Savel - $60.01 Artist Kitty Savel - $60.02 Direct message here or email [email protected] to purchase. #bamtwigatuesday

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Legacy Exhibition: Building a Community Art Museum, curated by Patricia House This current exhibition recognizes thirty-three artists who have been a part of the museum for many years. Our third artist is Stacie Bird. ... I was laid off from a 22-year career at Penn State in 2011. A very dark point in my life. I applied to the Museum’s artist registry in 2012 where I found a wonderful group of like-minded people and renewed purpose. Can’t thank them enough! Gracias! - Stacie Bird Exhibition sponsored in part by Beard Law Company and The State College Framing Co. & Gallery Visit in person, online, or by scheduling a private tour. Museum Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-4:30 #bamlegacyexhibition

Say it with Clay now on exhibit in our Paulette Lorraine Berner Community Gallery. This show features three amazing ceramic artists, Holly Foy, Linda Hale, and Lynn Anne Verbeck. In addition, artist Adrienne Waterston’s watercolor and pastel piece titled, On the Corner, is also on display. Visit in person, online, or by scheduling a private tour. ... Museum Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-4:30 #bamvirtualslideshow

Formed Felt by Judith Finkelstein On display now in our Photography Gallery. Wool is magic. It can be woven, sewn, knitted, crocheted, felted, used for insulation and used for many variations within each category. I have chosen to explore felt. - Judith Finkelstein... Visit in person, online, or schedule a private tour during the month of November. Museum Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-4:30 #bamvirtualslideshow #bellefontepa #localart

Legacy Exhibition: Building a Community Art Museum curated by Patricia House This current exhibition recognizes thirty-three artists who have been a part of the museum for many years. ... Our second artist is R. Thomas Berner. A docent, artist, and a financial supporter, R. Thomas Berner has been hanging around the museum for nearly a decade. He is a freelance writer and photographer who lives in Benner Township with his wife, Paulette, an artist. He loves to photograph barns and clouds. Exhibition sponsored in part by Beard Law Company and The State College Framing Co. & Gallery See this exhibition in person, online, or by scheduling a private tour. Museum Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-4:30 . . . . #bellefontepa #lovebft #bamlegacyexhibition #localartist #localart #photography

BAM loves taking part in our community activities. Especially when they involve ghost stories with Local Historia! #localhistoria

Photographs: Native People of Kenya & Zimbabwe by Wendy Snetsinger In these difficult times where much concern is about justice and the Black Lives Mayter Movement, I thought it would be appropriate to share photos I took from an amazing trip to Africa in December of 1989. - Wendy Snetsinger Visit Wendy’s exhibition in person, online, or by scheduling a private tour at the museum. ... On display now through November 29th

Legacy Exhibition: Building a Community Art Museum curated by Patricia House This exhibition recognizes thirty-three artist who have been a part of the museum for many years. Visit the museum in person, online, or by private tour. ... #bamlegacyexhibition

Legacy Exhibition: Building a Community Art Museum curated by Patricia House The museum has been built by the work and talents of many, and we want to recognize our artist family with this selection of thirst-three artworks created by those who have been a part of the museum for many years.... Our first artist is Brienne M. Brown. Brienne became a member of BAM about seven years ago, shortly after moving to the area from her home state of Utah. The museum has been a wonderfully resource and provides a place for her to meet friends and collectors. Exhibition sponsored in part by Beard Law Company and The State College Framing Co. & Gallery Museum Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12-4:30 . . . . #bamlegacyexhibition #bellefontepa #lovebft #statecollegepa #localartist #localart #smalltown #watercolor

Say it with Clay is a new exhibit opening tomorrow that features three ceramic artists from our registry - Holly Foy, Linda Hale, and Lynn Anne Verbeck. This hand built stoneware is titled Cone Heads by Linda Hale and makes a fun gift for that perfect person. You will also find mugs, bowls, vases, pitchers and more on display the month of November. We can all use a new ceramic piece in our lives. New exhibitions open tomorrow at noon. ... #bellefontepa #bellefonteartmuseum #lovebft

Friday is the last day for entries! BAM’s Spooktacular Pumpkin Contest A virtual event for the entire family!... We invite you and your family to enter an image of your creatively carved or decorated pumpkin for a chance to win $50 in BAM Bucks. Entries will be displayed virtually through email and social media for our followers to pick their favorite. One youth entry and one adult entry will be selected to receive $50 in BAM BUCKS which can be used toward any purchase in our museum gift shop. Email a picture of your entry along with your name and age to [email protected]. Winners will be announced Friday, November 13th . . . . #bellefontepa #lovebft #pumpkincontest #halloween #statecollegepa

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