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. Here and Now: South Bethlehem Greenway presents reproductions of 17 works of art included in the larger Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Artists exhibition.
Featured Artists include: Alison Bessesdotter, Charles A. Farrell, Charles Stonewall, Danny Finocchio, Devin Ford, Douglas Wiltraut, Dylan Collazo, Emily Strong, Francisco Aguilar, Kailey Atkinson, Michiko Okaya, Peter Ydeen, Rachel Lynn, Rei Ukon, Rhonda Wall, and Winifred Helton Harmon.
To view the entire outdoor exhibition, we recommend starting your self-guided tour at either S. New Street, or Trone Street. (1.9 miles). Metered parking is available near the Greenway, as well as the S. New Street Parking Garage and Skate Plaza Parking Lot.
