SAMA to host Southwestern Pa. Council for the Arts exhibition
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley will celebrate the work of local artists with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 28th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition.
On view Friday, Nov. 17 through February 4, 2024, the exhibition features work by artists from the 19 southwestern counties of Pennsylvania. Featured works will span a variety of media, including acrylic, oil, pastel, photography, watercolor, wood, masonry, and many others.
Since its inception, the exhibition has become known for its freshness and energy in the art of emerging young artists and for the presentations of established artists who are developing a new direction with their art.
Serving as juror for this year is noted artist, Elham Bayati, a permanent member of the Society of Iranian Painters (SIP) and, a core member of Phoenix Rising Printmaking in Columbus, Ohio. She is a mixed media artist and floral fabrics are the main source of inspiration in her pieces. Bayati has exhibited in group painting exhibitions in different countries, is currently a faculty member of Columbus College of Art and Design.
To celebrate the exhibition, SAMA will host an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. The reception is open to the public free of charge. For more information, please call the museum at 724-238-6015.
SAMA is located at One Boucher Lane & Route 711 South, Ligonier. The hours of operation are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is open to the public free of charge. For more information, visit www.sama-art.org, call the museum, or email ligonier@sama-art.org.