Lehigh University Art Galleries - LUAG

09/03/2026

We couldn’t agree more! Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the arts on Tuesday night!

09/01/2026

The sounds of Opening Day✨

At 5:00pm today, “This Land: Reimagining the United States of America on its 250th Anniversary” opens to the public.

Join us from 5-7pm for a free opening reception — enjoy refreshments, community, and a first look at this very special exhibition. It’s free and all are welcome, as always.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
On view through December 4, 2026, “This Land” invites us to explore multiple possibilities of being, living, and understanding — challenging traditional geography and myths of ownership.

The exhibition draws from LUAG’s collection and beyond, including a selection of historic images and artifacts from the C. F. Martin & Co. Archives. A listening room and an interactive library space provide opportunities for visitors to engage and reflect, and a vibrant calendar of public programming – from hands-on workshops to artist talks and community conversations – invites all to explore themes of identity, belonging, and our shared histories.

More info at LUAG.org/events or at the link in bio. We can’t wait to see you!

08/29/2026

Did you hear about “This Land” (opening Sept. 1!) on WDIY 88.1 FM’s “Megan’s Museum Minute” this week?

This week's highlights include contemporary art interpretations of America's story, a trip to the nation's first bank, and a commemoration of the Revolution's biggest battle.

08/25/2026

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
4:30-6pm
LUAG Main Galleries, Zoellner Arts Center
Blues People and the Living Archive
with Jeffrey Page
A LUAG Art in Dialogue event

On Tuesday, September 8, join award-winning choreographer, filmmaker, and cultural anthropologist Jeffrey Page at LUAG for an evening exploring the power of art to carry memory, identity, and cultural resilience.

The program will begin with a screening of Page’s documentary “Blues People” – a powerful short film that links the roots of African-American blues to the vibrant cultural expressions of Mali and illuminates how music and dance have long served as languages of resistance, healing, and connection across the African diaspora.

Following the film, Page will reflect on how artists and communities are responding creatively to the challenges of our time, exploring how movement, storytelling, and cultural traditions preserve history, inspire dialogue, and invite us to consider the question: How do artists help us reimagine the world we want to create?

Space is limited. Please register in advance at LUAG.org/events or at the “Events” link in bio.

If you have questions, concerns, or any accessibility needs, please email Elise at [email protected] or call 610-758-6882.

Offered in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, Lehigh Global Studies, and Africana Studies
Moderated by Professors Jaimie Bleck and Bruce Whitehouse

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08/21/2026

Mark Wilson, the Marc Falato '87 Executive Director of Zoellner, and Lehigh University Art Galleries director William Crow recently had a great conversation about a special date--TUE SEP 1--when LUAG holds their opening night reception for the 'This Land' exhibition, and 'An Evening with Martin Guitar' is presented in Baker Hall. Watch this video to find out more, then make a night of it and visit the arts center!

5:00pm "This Land" Exhibition Launch and First Look
Be among the first to explore the exhibition! Enjoy music, refreshments, and community at this first-look launch party. The reception is FREE and all are welcome; no ticket required, rsvp here https://luag.lehigh.edu/event/current/september-1-land-opening-party-evening-martin-guitar

7:00pm An Evening with Martin Guitar
C. F. Martin & Co. Chris Martin shares stories from over 35 years of leading the iconic Nazareth-based company, along with musical accompaniment by accomplished guitarist Craig Thatcher. Choose-what-you-pay. https://zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/content/evening-martin-guitar

08/20/2026

In partnership with SouthSide Arts District and Bethlehem Area School District, LUAG is thrilled to present “This Land: Our Community / Esta Tierra: Nuestra Comunidad” on the South Bethlehem Greenway💚

Connecting to our fall 2026 exhibition “This Land: Reimagining the United States of America on its 250th Anniversary” (opening September 1 in our Main Gallery) these outdoor billboards feature original works from PK-12 students in the Bethlehem Area School District — artworks that express wishes for community, people, planet, and the future of America.

The outdoor exhibition is on view through Summer 2027. No matter the season, you’re invited to enjoy the nature, art, and connection of the South Bethlehem Greenway.

08/19/2026

It’s all coming together✨

Join us on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 from 5-7pm when we open the doors to LUAG’s semiquincentennial-inspired exhibition, “This Land: Reimagining the United States of America on its 250th Anniversary”.

A special performance with Martin Guitar and Zoellner Arts Center rounds out the evening from 7-8:30pm. Visit LUAG.org/events for info and to let us know you’re coming.

LUAG IS ALWAYS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

08/12/2026

LUAG reopens for the semester on September 1. Join us for two very special fall events, and visit the link in bio or LUAG.org/events for an ever-growing list of events, workshops, and more.

08/10/2026

“This Land” opens in the LUAG Main Gallery on Tuesday, September 1. Join us from 5-7pm that evening for a first-look reception followed by a very special performance presented by Zoellner Arts Center and Martin Guitar.

More info at link in bio.