100 Years of Lehigh University Art Galleries
From the art and engineering of the first Lenape inhabitants, through the upheavals of the steel and railroad industries, to the hi-tech manufacturing of today, makers and innovators of all kinds have found a home in the Lehigh Valley.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, this maker mindset found its way into the DNA of Lehigh University, shaping both artists and engineers. Lehigh University’s founder, Asa Packer, was a creative entrepreneur: a carpenter and boat-builder who believed in a well-rounded education. Built on this creative spirit, LUAG has championed the power of art since 1926 – the year of the first known art exhibition on campus.

A century later, the museum provides art experiences for all, offering dynamic programming and meaningful art education to learners of all ages. Exhibitions in our galleries represent artworks from both globally-recognized institutions and from LUAG’s own collection of more than 20,000 works of art.

Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists
In honor of this milestone, LUAG is thrilled to present Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists – a juried exhibition of 100 artists reflecting the wide range of artistic practices thriving in our local community today.

From September 2, 2025 through May 22, 2026, the 100 selected works will transform our galleries, providing a dynamic catalyst for a series of receptions, lectures, community workshops, and special events – a true celebration of LUAG's past, present, and future. Follow along here for a growing list of centennial events.

The yearlong exhibition draws from a vibrant wellspring of creativity: nearly 300 area artists submitted approximately 800 artworks, serving as a testament to the region’s breadth of talent and the power of art to inspire. The exhibition will coincide with an initiative to make significant purchases of works by local artists for the university’s collection.

 

We were pleased to have Curlee Raven Holton, Founding Director and Master Printer at Raven Fine Art Editions, Easton, as the exhibition’s guest community juror. Previously, Curlee served as the founding director of The Experimental Printmaking Institute (EPI) at Lafayette College, where he was the David M. and Linda Roth Professor of Art. He recently retired as the director of the David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland.

Featured artists include: Francisco Aguilar, Theo Anderson, Katie Arnold, Kailey Atkinson, Pat Badt, Richard Begbie, Carly Bergey, Alison Bessesdotter, Rain Black, Matthew Blum, Henrietta Bollinger, Berrisford Boothe, Devyn Briggs, Arta Birto, Mcihael Brolly, Kenneth Browne, Amy Burke, William Christine, Anna Chupa, Tarah Cicero, Francesca Citak, Dylan Collazo, Skip Cook, Patricica Delluva, James DePietro, Emilio DiIorio, Summer Doll-Myers, Mary Ann Dunwoodie, Jay Echevarria, Charles A. Farrell, Danny Finocchio, Leslie Fletcher, Devin Ford, Amy Forsyth, Angela Fraleigh, Mike Francis, Lucy Gans, Linda Ganus Albulescu, Kayla Gibbons, Nestor Gil, Diane Granger, Brabara Greco, Deborah Hamburger, James Harmon, Carol Heft, Winifred Helton Harmon, Alex Ho, Erica Hoelscher, Katie Hovencamp, William Hudders, Alexander Jacobson, Al Johnson, Femi J. Johnson, Rebecca Kelly, Milan Kralik Jr., Y Lam, Graham Lucks, Julia Lundy, Rachel Lynn, Loren Marquardt, Connor McGaughran, Mackenzie McGovern, Susan Morelock, Danny Moyer, Deirdre Murphy, Jane Noel, Joseph O’Neal, Jill Odegaard, Michiko Okaya, Daniel Paashaus, Lydia Panas, Bethann Parker, Robert Penchick, Jacquelyn Rambo, Maryann Riker, Doug Roysdon, Bekah Rusnock, Brandon Santiago, Alexandra Schnabel, Baraba Schulman, Jessica Shannon, Scott Sherk, Deborah Slahta, Anthony Smith, Gregory Smykal, Carolyn Spivak, Charles Stonewall, Emily Strong, Drew Swedberg, Corianne Thompson-Alban, Rei Ukon, Anthony Viscardi, Maureen Vooz, Robert Walch, Bruce Wall, Rhonda Wall, Melinda Westfall, Douglas Wiltraut, Peter Ydeen, and Aaron Yetter.


Support LUAG’s Centennial Celebration
Be a part of this historic moment as LUAG honors a century of creativity and connection. By becoming a donor or sponsor, you play a vital role in bringing this milestone celebration to life. Your support helps sustain LUAG’s mission and has an enduring impact. Click here for more information about how to support LUAG during our centennial celebration.

Join us starting in September 2025 to celebrate 100 years of art at LUAG!

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