Gallery Information:
Each month, the Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery features the multi-media works of local and regional artists. The exhibits are free to the public.
April 2024 Gallery Installation
Featured Artist: Stefani Allegretti
A piece of art by Stefani Allegretti that is featured in the April 2024 Art Gallery exhibit, "Birds of a Feather" at Penn State New Kensington.
Installation: "For the Love of Birds"
Artist Statement:
“For the Love of Birds” is an exhibition of photography, digital art and other mediums by local artist, Stefani Allegretti, that captures the interactions, personalities, characteristics, and beauty of a variety of species of birds. The majority of the bird species shown in this exhibition are native to North America and can be seen regionally in our backyards, at parks, or on farms. They include Cardinals, Blue Jays, Black-Capped Chickadees, Mourning Doves, Sparrows, Domestic Pigeons, House Finches, and others. As part of the natural world and landscape, birds are all around us. They have been the subject of poets, writers and more for hundreds of years and are often regarded as messengers from above. Author Izaak Walton is quoted saying, “Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art." Each bird is like a piece of art itself. Typically, most people pass by birds without a glance as their delightful chirping fades into the landscape of the white noise we hear each day. However, when we really pause and take a moment to “see” them and observe them, we may come to realize that they are fascinating creatures unique in every way. This exhibition aims to provide viewers with the opportunity to see the beauty of the natural world and discover an enhanced appreciation or awareness of these delightful creatures that live all around us. Allegretti is an award-wining artist and has exhibited her work in various juried group exhibitions throughout the United States including the Bird Museum of Vermont, the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA), and others. For more information about the artist, visit www.stefaniallegrettiart.com.
Gallery Hours*:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day
*Please note: The Art Gallery is also used as a multi-purpose space on campus, so classes, activities or other events may be scheduled in the space from time to time. It is recommended that you call Tina Booth, Art Gallery coordinator, at 724-334-6056 before your visit to make sure the gallery is open.
Gallery Location:
115 Administration Building (campus map)
Penn State New Kensington
3550 Seventh Street Road
Upper Burrell, PA 15068
Gallery Director:
Tina Booth
[email protected]
724-334-6056
Call for Artists:
Exhibit Your Work
If you would like the opportunity to exhibit your artwork in the Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery, please submit the following:
• Letter of interest stating theme and inspiration for your exhibition
• Artist’s statement
• Resume and Cover Letter
• Five, but not more than 20 jpegs of your work you are proposing for the exhibition
• Image list with numbers that correspond with your jpegs, include title, size, medium and year
Submit via email to: Tina Booth, Art Gallery Coordinator
Please Note: Penn State New Kensington contracts artists for monthly gallery exhibitions approximately 12 months in advance. Please consider the potential time frame when proposing an exhibition. If you have any questions, please contact Tina Booth at 724-334-6056.