Programs

Thursday, May 1

5:30 p.m.

Greider Family Gallery

Discover the delightful images in the special exhibition Parallel Play: Photographs from the Nancy Arnold Collection with Interim Director Joyce Robinson and collector Nancy Arnold. 

Thursday, May 8

5 p.m.

The Palmer Museum is closing early for a private event.

Saturday, May 10

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Sunday, May 11

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, May 15

6 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, May 22

6 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Monday, May 26

The Palmer and Penn State are closed in observation of Memorial Day.

Thursday, May 29

6 p.m.

Barbara and Lee Maimon Teaching Gallery

Enjoy a conversation hosted by museum educators Keri Mongelluzzo and Brandi Breslin on special exhibition Novel Objects: Connecting Art and Language.

Thursday, June 5

6 p.m.

Greider Family Gallery

“A Photographer and a Photo Historian walked into a museum” . . . No jokes here, just a lively conversation about special exhibition Parallel Play: Photographs from the Nancy Arnold Collection with Sarah Anne Wharton, photographer and Marketing and Communications Director, and Keri Mongelluzzo, photo historian and Educator for Academic Engagement and Access. 

Sunday, June 8

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, June 12

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, June 12

6 p.m.

Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Galleries

Discover the new special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper with Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Senior Curator.

Friday, June 13

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This hands-on workshop with instructor Brandi Breslin is designed for beginners to learn the basics of making handmade paper. Be prepared to get wet as you plunge your hands into a vat of recycled paper pulp. Learn to use a mold and deckle, experiment with adding colorful inclusions, and create a small portfolio of sheets to take home for future projects. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Saturday, June 14

1 to 4 p.m.

This hands-on workshop with instructor Brandi Breslin is designed for beginners to learn the basics of making handmade paper. Be prepared to get wet as you plunge your hands into a vat of recycled paper pulp. Learn to use a mold and deckle, experiment with adding colorful inclusions, and create a small portfolio of sheets to take home for future projects. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Wednesday, June 18

3 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, June 19

The Palmer Museum of Art will be closed in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.

Saturday, June 21

Noon to 4 p.m.

Spend a summer day at the Palmer Museum and Arboretum and enjoy a variety of activities indoors and out. Cave Day at the Arboretum runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for everyone devoted to playing “rocks.” Meanwhile, “paper” and “scissors” will be active at the Palmer from noon to 4 p.m., with a variety of paper-related activities inspired by the special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper.  All ages are welcome. Drop-in, no advance registration required. 

Wednesday, June 25

3 to 5 p.m.

Join Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Senior Curator and expert on works on paper, for an in-depth, object study session about the history of paper and its use as an artistic medium. Enjoy learning from works in the collection, including items that may be handled by participants. Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Thursday, June 26

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, June 26

6 p.m.

Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Galleries

Join printmaker and paper artist Yuko Kimura for an in-gallery talk on her works in special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Kimura’s work incorporates experimental processes, including etching, aquatint, monotype, indigo dye, and cyanotype on pleated, stitched, or twisted paper, often using handmade papers or old book pages from Japan.

Saturday, June 28

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, July 3

1 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, July 3

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Friday, July 4th

The Palmer Museum of Art will be closed in celebration of the July 4th holiday.

Thursday, July 10

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Saturday, July 12

2 to 4 p.m.

Join instructor Brandi Breslin to transform ordinary paper into unique, handcrafted gift wrap using a variety of techniques, including painting, printing, and stenciling. Create personalized designs and participate in a group painting process to take home a variety of paper designs. All supplies will be provided and shared among workshop participants. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Sunday, July 13

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, July 17

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, July 24

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, July 24

Free, drop-in, 5 to 8 p.m.

Take a break during the summer session and LEAP over to the museum to exercise your creativity! Explore the special exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper for inspiration before making your own origami sculpture. Grab your headphones and discover how art and music pairings can transform your museum experience. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Saturday, July 26

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, June 31

5 to 6 p.m.

Event Space or galleries

With Latisha Franklin, Ph.D. (RYT 200). All bodies are welcome, no experience is necessary. Space is limited to the first 20 people per class. Borrow a yoga mat or bring your own!

Thursday, July 31

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join instructor Brandi Breslin to transform ordinary paper into unique, handcrafted gift wrap using a variety of techniques, including painting, printing, and stenciling. Create personalized designs and participate in a group painting process to take home a variety of paper designs. All supplies will be provided and shared among workshop participants. This workshop is for adults and teens 13+ (teens must be accompanied by a participating adult). Visit our Workshops page for more information or register below.

Thursday, July 31

6 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, August 7

3 to 6 p.m.

K-12 Educators and Faculty are invited to drop-in and explore curricular connections available at the Palmer Museum of Art. Preview upcoming special exhibitions at the Palmer and meet museum educators to discuss guided program opportunities, support for self-guided exploration, resources for interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and ways to integrate the museum into your courses. 

Generous support for this program provided by Art Bridges Foundation

Saturday, August 9

2 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, August 14

Free, drop-in, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mimi Barash Coppersmith Studio Classroom

Get creative, connect with others, move your hands, and take time to relax and rejuvenate through art-making processes. Hosted by museum educators, interns, or guest artists, these sessions will focus on the practice of creativity, exploring artistic mediums, and making personal connections rather than on final products. 

Thursday, August 21

6 p.m. 

Start in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Lobby

Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.

Thursday, August 28

6 p.m.

Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Galleries

Discover the new special exhibition Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld, introduced by Joyce Robinson, Interim Director.