Selections from the Permanent Collection
of Edinboro University

Main Gallery
September 25, 2009 through January 4, 2010

A free public opening reception will be held during
Gallery Night, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 from 7–10 p.m.

About the Exhibition
The exhibition, curated by Bruce Gallery Director John Bavaro, and organized by Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco, features a large sampling of lithographs, etchings and drawings by some of the most prominent names in Western art, including Picasso, Dali, Redon, Goya, Degas, Matisse, Chagall and many others. The exhibition also features excellent prints by Hiroshige, Hokusai, Kunisada and other Japanese masters. Some of the notable pieces featured in the show include a platter by Peter Voulkos, an original 1960’s era drawing by Peter Saul, a signed “Liz” silkscreen by Andy Warhol and two signed lithographs by Kathe Kollwitz.

Edinboro University’s collection is strongest in printmaking, but also includes sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, and fibers. The collection is eclectic, with works ranging from 19th and early 20th Century lithographs to Pop Art prints and Photorealistic silkscreen pieces. It also contains selections from prominent Edinboro art alumni and purchase award acquisitions from the former Edinboro Print National Competition. Acquired through purchase or private donations, the artwork serves the campus and surrounding community through availability for study, teaching, exhibition and institutional loans.

The Erie Art Museum has long held a special relationship with Edinboro University, and many of the region’s artists, educators and arts administrators have deep connections with both institutions. The EUP permanent collection represents another facet of Northwestern Pennsylvania’s many treasured art assets, and helps to showcase our region’s continued commitment to arts excellence.

Check out Edinboro University’s Bruce Gallery at
http://www.brucegallery.info/Edinboro-Collection-Gallery.html

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