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, and setting the stage for Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG).
Tracing our roots to 1926, the year of the first known art exhibition on campus, LUAG has grown into a vibrant museum with robust programs and a collection of over 20,000 works of art.
In honor of this milestone, LUAG presents an open call to a juried exhibition of 100 local artists reflecting the wide range of artistic practices thriving in our community today. Visual artists in all media are encouraged to submit work. Stay tuned for more information!
The exhibition will coincide with an initiative to make significant purchases of works by local artists for the university’s collection.
