Art Gallery

Jun 5, 2019 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia Exhibitions Presents “Spencer Finch: As Lightning on a Landscape” Through Dec. 15

On June 3, Arcadia Exhibitions celebrated the opening of the exhibition, “Spencer Finch: As Lightning on a Landscape,” with a discussion between panelists Richard Torchia, director of Arcadia Exhibitions; Judith Tannenbaum, artistic director of the Whitman at 200; and Finch, who also showcased at...

Apr 11, 2019 • Jen Retter

‘Writers Making Books’ Gallery Featured in Artblog Podcast

Arcadia’s “Writers Making Books”—an exhibition inspired by Walt Whitman’s hands-on approach to publishing Leaves of Grass—was featured in an Artblog podcast on March 29. On display in Spruance Gallery until April 21, “Writers Making Books” features an international selection of books, whose...

Mar 11, 2019 • Jen Retter

'Philadelphia Inquirer' Reviews Whitman Exhibition

The Philadelphia Inquirer reviewed the exhibition "Writers Making Books" in its Feb. 24 Sunday edition. Art critic Edith Newhall writes: "Among the many events this year for Whitman at 200, the regional Walt Whitman bicentennial celebration, is a not-to-be-missed exhibition at Arcadia...

Feb 1, 2019 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia Celebrates Walt Whitman Through Exhibit “Writers Making Books”

The exhibition “Writers Making Books,” featuring samples of Philadelphia-based and international writers who print their own works, is on view at Spruance Gallery through April 21. The collection showcases the variety within typesetting, printing medium, binding, and overall design of the...

Nov 29, 2018 • Caitlin Burns

Nicholas Receives McDuffie Award, Featured in PhillyCurrent Magazine

By Lana Valente '19 Arcadia University Art Gallery Assistant Jamar Nicholas was the subject of the feature interview in the November issue of PhillyCurrent magazine, “The Impact Issue.” In the issue, Nicholas discussed growing up in Philadelphia and how his mother influenced his career as a...

Olivia Armacost • Nov 12, 2018 •12:16 pm

Arcadia Exhibitions: Experience Art on Campus

Arcadia has hosted hundreds of art exhibitions and shows over the last 50 years, featuring a range of work— from local artist Astrid Bowlby's “When the Shadow Is Not Your Shadow,” to internationally acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei's “Dropping the Urn,” to creations by University staff,...

Oct 22, 2018 • Jordyn Willis

Anissa Mack: Junk Kaleidoscope

Oct 15, 2018 • Jordyn Willis

Carole Loeffler: Make What You Need

Oct 15, 2018 • Caitlin Burns

Artist Talk with Vanni ’05, ’06MEd for University Exhibition “Outside In”

Artist Lauren Vanni ’05, ’06MEd will speak about her artistic practice on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the University Commons Great Room. Immediately following the lecture, an opening reception for her exhibition, “Outside In,” will be held in the Harrison Gallery. The exhibition features...

Oct 11, 2018 • Caitlin Burns

‘Inquirer’ Reviews Anissa Mack Exhibition

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s art critic, Edith Newhall, reviewed Anissa Mack’s “Junk Kaleidoscope” exhibition, on display in Arcadia’s Spruance Gallery. The review, “In Philly galleries now: Anissa Mack, David Byrd, and Yusef Abdul Jaleel,” highlighted new and eye-catching exhibitions in the Greater...

Oct 1, 2018 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia Exhibitions Presents “Carole Loeffler: Make What You Need”

A lecture by the artist will be held on Oct.1 in the University Commons Great Room beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a reception to follow. Arcadia Exhibitions is pleased to present "Carole Loeffler: Make What You Need," an exhibition of ten, new text-based fabric works in the Rosedale Gallery,...

Sep 25, 2018 • Caitlin Burns

Loeffler a Finalist in Artisan Series Art Competition

Carole Loeffler, associate professor and chair of Visual and Performing Arts, was selected as a finalist in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, which displayed her “it's fine, I'm fine” artwork from Aug. 31 to Sept. 14 at Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia. Public voting for the final art pieces is...