The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Youngstown State University's Center of Contemporary Art, is excited to announce the opening of our fall season with Legacy: 58 Years of YSU Art on display from September 3–October 26. The exhibition which includes projects by current and past Department of Art faculty and staff is an exploration of innovation and tradition that imparts new vision and re-investigates long standing practices in the fields of Art and Design. A reception will be held on Friday, September 6 from 5-7pm at the Museum.  

These artists not only share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation but also use their creative energies to maintain a high level of professional practice creating works that have been on display throughout the country. This is an opportunity for the campus and local community to celebrate these visual artists who for over fifty years have dedicated their talents to Department of Art helping to inspire the future of the arts in our region.  The artists included in this exhibition are Samuel Adu-Poku, Claudia Berlinski, Joy Christiansen Erb, Amy Copeland, Dragana Crnjak, Debra DeGregorio, Joseph D’Uva, Chauncey Hay, Ashley Johnston, Alyssa Keil, Russell Maddick, Missy McCormick, Christine McCullough, Richard Mitchell, Greg Moring, Michael Moseley, Michelle Nelson,  Tony Nicholas, John Guy Petruzzi, Stephanie Rhodes, Susan Russo, Dana Sperry and Amanda Spinosa. 

SEPTEMBER 3 - OCTOBER 26
Legacy: 58 Years of YSU Art
• Reception: Friday,  September 6,
5-7pm

OCTOBER 4 , 5-8pm
• First Fridays Youngstown Event

OCTOBER  17 – 19
Lit Youngstown Fall Literary Fest
• Must be registered to participate. Click  for information & registration

NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 14
Spring 2024 Graduating BFA Exhibition
• Reception: Friday, November 22,
5-7pm

The McDonough Museum of Art galleries are open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm. The exhibitions are free and open to the public.

Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, religion or veteran/military status in its programs or activities. Please visit the Digital Accessibility Home Page for contact information for persons designated to handle questions about this policy.

These exhibitions are made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. 

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