Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Bedford

06/04/2026

Our all natural Tallow Balm and Lavender Goat Milk Soap with Loofah are now available in the gift shop of Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Bedford! Stop in and try before you buy!

06/04/2026

Countdown to a KIA! 10 days to WIN $10,000! 🚗

In just 10 days, one lucky winner will drive away with a 3-year lease on a 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid OR choose $10,000 in cash!

This is your chance to support the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art while entering to win an incredible prize. Winner will be announced at SAMA's Golden Gala on June 13, 2026 and on meta using the PA Lottery PICK3 drawing at 7 p.m.

🎟️ Tickets are just $50.
💻 Get yours today at https://www.sama-art.org/product-page/kia-raffle-ticket

06/03/2026

🎨✨ Create, Explore, Discover! ✨🎨

This month in the Nicole Renea Clark Creativity Studio, we’re featuring pastels! This is a fun and easy way to experiment with color and texture, whether you’re experienced or trying it for the first time.

Stop in anytime Wed-Sun from 12-4:30pm and try some of our free-to-use art supplies—we provide the materials and tools, and you bring the creativity. This isn’t a class, so there’s no pressure—just open-ended fun, experimentation, and imagination. All ages are welcome, making it a perfect creative stop for families, friends, and solo makers alike. Come see what you can create!

06/01/2026

School is out but there's so much more to learn! Get an education in painting this summer at SAMA Bedford. We have a variety of opportunities in different media with skilled, professional artists—all for $35 per session or less! Please register at least one week in advance. Must be 18 or order. Register and get more details at https://www.sama-art.org/bedford.

06/01/2026

Showing PRIDE for our SAMA Permanent Collection artists. George Clair Tooker was a painter and printmaker, best known for his paintings in egg tempura. Initially a leading artist in the Magic Realism movement, he regarded himself as a reporter of society rather than an interpreter. His exploration of geometric design and symmetry were important to his work and contributed to a slow pace that allowed him to produce only two paintings a year. His formal studies included a stint as both student and teacher at the Art Students League. It was here that he befriended the painter Paul Cadmus, who encouraged him to use the classical medium of egg tempera. He later graduated from Harvard University and then returned to Brooklyn in the 1940s and 50s, moving with his partner William Christopher to a self-designed and built house where he lived and painted until his death.

George Clair Tooker, Un Ballo in Maschera (Masquerade Ball), 1983.

05/31/2026

Never tried yoga before? Now is the perfect time to start! Yoga with Christi Bonello is tomorrow, Monday, June 1st. Classes are $20; please have cash on hand. Beginner classes start at 4 with all-level classes starting at 5:30. Don't forget your mat at home!

05/31/2026

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05/30/2026

Are you ready to celebrate our great country's 250th anniversary? 🎉🎉
Introducing the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art's "Our American Story" Poster Contest. Our community has grown in many positive ways, and this is your chance to celebrate that journey through art!
All you need to do is design a one-of-a-kind poster showcasing the beautiful town we call home!
No entry fee. Submissions open: May 1st to July 1st
Cash and gift card awards will be given to 3 winners of each of our 3 age categories:
Youth 6-12 Years
Teens 13-17 Years
Adults 18+ Years
Rules:
Limit one entry per person. Participants under 18 years of age need consent from a parent or guardian. All 2D media is acceptable, but entries must be a print of one of the following sizes: 8½" x 11", 9" x 12", or 11" x 17" and must be framed and ready to hang.
Good luck, artists! 😊

05/29/2026

Thanks to The Altoona Mirror for covering our summer painting programs! We have a variety of opportunities in different media with skilled, professional artists—all for $35 per session or less! Please register at least one week in advance. Must be 18 or order. Register and get more details at sama-art.org/bedford.



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The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford will host a trio of summer painting workshops designed to inspire creativity and help artists of all skill levels explore new techniques and mediums. Taking place throughout June and July, these hands-on workshops will feature instruction from region...