The Woskob Family Gallery is a contemporary art space in downtown State College.
The Woskob Family Gallery is a contemporary art space in downtown State College that brings a cohesive and carefully curated program of exhibitions and events to central Pennsylvania. Run by Penn
State’s College of Arts and Architecture, the gallery serves as a laboratory for exploring how the arts can catalyze creative placemaking. The gallery’s mission is to forge new relationships between the u
niversity and local communities, increase the perception of downtown State College as a cultural destination, and spark new creative enterprises. Through partnerships with the borough, local government, and existing arts and cultural organizations, we seek a greater local investment in arts and culture projects.
A sneak peek at our latest installation: “Patterning with Heat and Water: Knitted Responsive Tension Structures” by Felecia Davis & Delia Dumitrescu! This piece showcases two phases of work on knitted textile cubes that transform based on environmental cues, such as electrical currents and water. Mark your calendars! 📅 Opening reception on October 4, 5-8PM.
Join Aaron Knochel (Associate Professor of Art Education at PSU) for a Caretelling session, a workshop focused on expressing our self-assessment of care and our capacity to support different dimensions of caring relationships. The session involves artmaking, discussion about the ethics of care, and contributions to the new group exhibit at the gallery titled CARETELLING: STORIES TO SUSTAIN OURSELVES.
Time of Event: Friday, September 6 | 5-7pm
Aug 2, First Friday, 5-7PM
Join us for a fun and creative button-making workshop at the gallery, where you’ll design and craft your own unique buttons to take home. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on event combines art and personal expression in a relaxed environment.
Tonight!
“Comadres en la comunidad/Comothering in the community,” an exhibition that grapples with issues of gender expression, addiction and recovery, oppression, relationships, and loss and grieving as they relate to mental health, is on display in the Woskob Family Gallery through May 31. Live music, ...
Join us for our third book release conversation of the year. Frank Jacobus, professor and head of the Department of Architecture, will be joined by Dean Carpenter of the College of Arts and Architecture in a conversation about Jacobus' new book, “Artificial Intelligent Architecture: New Paradigms in Architectural Practice and Production.” The book discusses the emergence of artificial intelligence in design and explores ways that AI and architecture can intersect and grow together. No prior reading or knowledge necessary! Light refreshments to be served afterwards.
First Fridays are back at the Woskob! Stop by this Friday, April 5, to attend the opening reception go Comadres en la Comunidad (Co-Mothering in the Community), our newest show featuring Leslie C. Sotomayor, Sophia Villalobos, and Katy Ballard! Come and go as we have poetry readings, live music, artist performances, and a community workshop. Hope to see you there!
Have you had a chance to check out Ryan Kough’s work at the Woskob recently? Kough’s exhibit ‘Under Pressure’ centers on the abandonment of normalcy, reimagines new perspectives, and embraces new forms of both being and making. Be sure to come see this incredible show before it closes in August. Open today and every Friday from 12:30 through 5pm!
We have a new exhibit on view! ‘Comadres en la Comunidad’/‘Co-Mothering in the Community’ will be on view through May 31, 2024. Featuring the art of Leslie C. Sotomayor, Sophia Villalobos, and Katy Ballard, this show grapples with issues of gender expressions, addiction and recovery, surviving oppressions, relationships, straddling socio-economic statuses, mother/daughter relationships, and loss and grieving as sites of mental health.
During our April and May First Friday events, we will be having live music, poetry readings, intergenerational community workshops, and so much more. Join in the fun on April 5 and May 3, and make sure to stop by the Woskob any Friday from 12:30-5pm to see this amazing show.
Join us on Monday March 25 at 4-5:30pm for a conversation between Dr. Michelle Bae-Dimitriadis, Assistant Professor of Art Education; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Asian Studies, and B. Stephen Carpenter II, Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean in the College of Arts and Architecture, about Professor Bae-Dimitriadis’ recently published book, Teaching Civic Participation with Digital Media in Art Education: Critical Approaches for Classrooms and Communities (Routledge). Light refreshments to follow.
We are so excited to experience the vernal equinox with all of you! We have the special privilege of watching Other Arts Ensemble, a new Penn State experimental music group, perform text compositions by 20th century German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. Feel free to come and go, or stay for the length of the event! Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Awesome behind-the-scenes photographs of how Ryan Kough’s show ‘Under Pressure’ was installed. We are so grateful for all the people who make our exhibits happen! Come check out the finished product today open 12:30-5pm. See you there!
February was a short but busy month! Thanks to interns from the College of Arts and Architecture for capturing these wonderful moments for us.
1. A Penn State class takes a deep dive into Meg Wolensky’s work in ‘In Vulnerability’ (still on view through March 3!)
2. Visitors walk through ‘In Vulnerability’
3-5. Ryan Kough gives a talk to a Penn State class about her work in ‘Under Pressure’ (on view through August!)
6-9. The Penn State Graduate Wind Quintet performs chamber music
10. Professor Thomas and Dean Carpenter talk ‘Palaces of Reason’
A packed house for last night’s lively conversation between Professor Robin Thomas and Dean Carpenter’s discussion of Thomas’ newest book, Palaces of Reason. We look forward to hosting more of these conversations in the future—keep an eye out for more events!
Back to back events! Return to the Woskob on Thursday, February 22, from 4:30-6pm for a conversation between Robin Thomas, Penn State Professor of Art History and Architecture, and B. Stephen Carpenter, Dean of the College of Arts and Architecture, about Thomas’ newest book, Palaces of Reason: The Royal Residencies of Bourbon Naples. Enjoy refreshments as you learn more about this exciting new release! A must for those interested in Italy, palace architecture, or 18th century European history and philosophy.
Did you know? The Woskob doesn’t just showcase visual arts! We are proud to host a performance by the Penn State Graduate Wind Quintet this Wednesday, February 21, at 5pm 🎶🎵🎶
Come enjoy refreshments and experience the intermingling of visual and performing arts. Don’t miss the chance to hear these incredible musicians perform for free!
Ryan Kough, Masking Identities (2024)
This colorful work asks the question, “How do we show up as our authentic selves, imperfections and reality all without the fear of rejection?” So many of us grapple with issues surrounding mental health and it’s important to know we are not alone.
So, when you stop in to the Woskob, take a picture with the piece and share it on Instagram, tagging .kough to be included in a community album ❤️
Meg Wolensky, Fever Dream (2018)
Showing at the Woskob Family Gallery through March 3. Open Friday-Sunday from 1-5pm!
Kate McCammon, Journal Portraits (2021-2024)
Showing at the Woskob Family Gallery through March 3. Open Friday-Sunday from 1-5pm!
Peri Law, Internal Archives on View (2023)
Showing at the Woskob Family Gallery through March 3.
Join us on Friday, February 9th, from 5-8PM for the opening reception of ‘In Vulnerability,’ a show curated by project ieerie which features Pennsylvania artists Peri Law, Kate McCammon, and Meg Wolensky.
‘In Vulnerability’ invites the audiences to engage with the intricacies of creative expressions, within the realm of mental health.
In the profound act of sharing vulnerability, a transformative journey unfolds, forging connections woven with compassion and empowerment. Each disclosed struggle becomes a thread weaving a narrative that transcends isolation. The three artists reexamine their open and closed wounds, fostering a collective tapestry.
Peri Law reimagines museum objects, capturing intersectionality of multiracial identity, the Asian diaspora, and generational memory. Kate McCammon delves into layers of loss, identity, and familial narratives with her ‘Journal Portraits.’ Meg Wolensky translates fragments of q***r experiences into a vibrant exploration of mental health landscapes.
Check out these wonderful artists hard at work at our past experimental printmaking workshops with Ryan Kough! It’s not too late to join in the fun—the last program is tomorrow from 5-7 PM. As always, no prior art skills are necessary and all ages are welcome. Free materials and guidance provided—just bring yourselves! Can’t wait to see you all there 😊
November 3, 146 S Allen St, 5-7 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out to the opening reception of Melissa Forkner Lesher’s installation, High Strung, last week! It was an amazing turnout with great conversation and a chance to get to know the artist and the artworks on a deeper level. This incredible installation will be up at the Woskob Family Gallery through December 2023, so make sure to stop by and see it on Fridays from 12:30-5pm!
Do you love the arts and are you interested in gallery administration? Join Woskob Family Gallery as a Gallery Assistant & Multimedia Intern for the 2023/24 academic year.
10-15 hours a month | $15/hr
Your responsibilities will include: Welcoming and engaging with visitors, providing insightful information about the exhibited artwork, and ensuring the gallery's events and workshops run seamlessly.
As part of your multimedia role your tasks will involve: Capturing and editing captivating photos and videos of our gallery events and installations, crafting compelling multimedia content for our social media platforms and website, and researching target audiences and compiling lists for outreach.
This position is open to Penn State graduate & undergraduate students.
You can find this position in Workday: REQ_0000000537 Woskob Downtown Gallery Assistant
With questions contact: Zsuzsanna Nagy at [email protected]
First Friday Collage Making Workshop
Join us at the art gallery and unleash your imagination as we explore the magic of collage. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. No prior experience is required - this workshop is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all participants.
Discover the joy of cutting, pasting, and combining various materials to create unique and captivating compositions. Bond with fellow art enthusiasts and connect with your inner artist. See you there!
August 4, 5-7 PM
Highlights from the 2023 Juneteenth Art Exhibition and Block Party 🙌
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JOIN US for the opening reception of our Spring/Summer 2023 exhibition: 𝙄 𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙨 by 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙦𝙞 𝙓𝙪 this Friday, April 23rd, 5:00-8:00pm. Enjoy the traditional Chinese dance and folk instrument performances, sample popular Chinese snacks, and get your picture taken with a Chinese paper lantern. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about her artistic process. 🏮🎏
✨Attention✨FREE Friday Workshop on April 7th (5:00pm- 7:00pm) at the Woskob Family Gallery!
Come join us to learn the traditional Chinese art of creating art prints from real fish in this workshop. Transform fish forms into unique art pieces using special plant-fiber paper and paint. You will have the opportunity to create several of your own prints while mastering this technique.
- No experience necessary
- 6 yr and up (with supervision)
- All materials provided (paper, ink or paint, brushes, real fish)
Hope to see you there!!
Get your holiday shopping done early by supporting Penn State student artists from and at our annual Affordable Art Sale! Open for this First Friday from 5 - 8 PM! ❄️
Some photos from our recent exhibition, “Together, Tacit.” The exhibition is on view this Thursday-Saturday from 5-8 PM! Come visit!
146 South Allen Street
State College, PA
16801
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