Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Johnstown

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Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Johnstown

Our mission is to preserve, exhibit, and advance American art. SAMA operates the nation’s longest-running museum satellite system with five facilities in the southwestern Pennsylvania cities of Altoona, Bedford, Johnstown, Ligonier and Loretto.
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The museum is located in the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Temporarily closed

12/08/2020

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Johnstown's cover photo

Our Arts for Healing program with Conemaugh Health System was put on hold due to the pandemic so we went virtual this ye...

09/23/2020

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Our Arts for Healing program with Conemaugh Health System was put on hold due to the pandemic so we went virtual this year.

We would like to dedicate this exhibition in memory of Emmet Scott Lang (September 23, 1954 to July 24, 2020), a participant and artist with the Arts for Healing program.
Arts For Healing: Reflections 2020

https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYii2V5Bx0

08/20/2020

SAMA's Derby Day Gala is only 2 weeks away, make sure to buy your tickets now! The event will have the Kentucky Derby race 'live' on a big screen, delicious food, live and silent auctions, music, dancing, and more. You don't want to miss it!

08/12/2020

We would like to thank Somerset Trust for being a main sponsor for our 19th Annual Garden Party Woodstock: An Evening of Peace, Love and Music. While we were unable to hold Garden Party this year, your contributions are always appreciated.

We're back and ready to run!Join SAMA for our Derby Day Gala at the beautiful and spacious Winsome Stables in Hollidaysb...

05/29/2020

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We're back and ready to run!

Join SAMA for our Derby Day Gala at the beautiful and spacious Winsome Stables in Hollidaysburg PA on September 5, 2020.

Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this event! You can buy tickets here: https://www.sama-art.org/galas

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) holds several themed annual gala fundraisers each year unique to the areas in which our museums reside: Altoona's Think Pink; Bedford's Crystal Soirée; Ligonier Valley's Garden Party; And, Loretto's themed gala.

05/06/2020

There's still time. #GivingTuesday

Click to donate. https://www.sama-art.org/donate

05/05/2020

We appreciate your support
https://www.sama-art.org/donate

04/22/2020

Missed one of our Facebook Live videos? Check out our YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/user/SAMAartonline

03/24/2020

03/19/2020

Please get your kiddos and join us for some fun art classes brought to you virtually. We start Monday at 1PM!

We are super excited to let you know that SAMA Bedford is going LIVE everyday next week with FREE art classes for kids. Join us each day at 1pm for a new creative experience!

Monday, March 23 – Spring Flowers
Tuesday, March 24 – drawing lesson of a Dog
Wednesday, March 25 – Paper Mache Masks
Thursday, March 26 – Drawing of a Bunny
Friday, March 27 – Colorful Collage

Friday evening we will be having an extra class just for adults starting at 7pm (wine is optional)

We can't wait to see you there!

03/13/2020

Thank you everyone for your understanding!

03/11/2020

Check out this luxurious Live Auction item for our Gala Derby Day on May 2nd!

SAMA welcomes Sarah Henrich as our new Director and Senior Curator!https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2020/03...

03/04/2020

SAMA names new director/curator | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror

SAMA welcomes Sarah Henrich as our new Director and Senior Curator!

https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2020/03/sama-names-new-director-curator/

Sarah E. Henrich has been appointed as director/senior curator at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. The leadership change was announced by organization

Congratulations to Jeanne Gleason, SAMA Trustee Emeritus, to her nomination for the position on the National Council on ...

02/14/2020

President Trump appoints Cambria County woman to National Council of Arts

Congratulations to Jeanne Gleason, SAMA Trustee Emeritus, to her nomination for the position on the National Council on the Arts!

https://www.tribdem.com/news/president-trump-appoints-cambria-county-woman-to-national-council-of/article_c848d9f8-4eb9-11ea-af98-a74f7ab83243.html

E. Jeanne Gleason will likely soon find herself in a nationally prominent role where she can continue her longtime mission of promoting the arts in small towns and rural communities.

01/09/2020

There is still time to buy tickets for SAMA Bedford's Crystal Soirée!

There is still time to buy tickets to SAMA Bedford's Crystal Soirée!

SAMA Bedford will host their 2nd annual Crystal Soirée in partnership with the Bedford County Humane Society on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The theme for this year’s event is Black & White Masked Ball. The proceeds from this night will help sustain operations and programing for both the Bedford County Humane Society and SAMA Bedford.

01/08/2020

SAMA Bedford will host their 2nd annual Crystal Soirée in partnership with the Bedford County Humane Society on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Omni Bedford Springs
Resort.

Make sure to grab your tickets for the Crystal Soirée by visiting crystalsoiree.com!

Buy your tickets at www.crystalsoiree.com

12/20/2019

Happy Holidays Everyone!

12/03/2019

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Loretto

Please give some money to help support SAMA and our programs for #GivingTuesday! Any amount helps!

Please support SAMA for Giving Tuesday. Your money stays local to help support our communities.

Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

11/27/2019

10/28/2019

"We can do no great things, only small things with great love"
-Mother Teresa
#artcamp #museummonday #donate #giveback #sama #yourmuseum

10/25/2019

DID YOU KNOW?

By donating just $100 to SAMA's Annual Campaign you become a SAMA member and receive some amazing benefits!

Be sure to donate today and become a member!

http://www.sama-art.org/join/donation.htm

#philanthropyfriday

10/23/2019

Hungarian photojournalist, André Kertész took to the streets in Budapest using everyone present as covert audiences and unwitting performers. Here is “Circus” from SAMA’s permanent collection. Unaware of Kertész, the two depicted peer through a small hole to see an unseen circus.

| #waybackwednesday #pioneer #photojournalism #samazing

10/22/2019

Keep American Art in YOUR Community!

http://www.sama-art.org/join/donation.htm

10/07/2019

It may be chilly, dark and misty outside, but the weathers just fine in here! Visit us and see the fabulous art from the Allied Artists of Johnstown!

| #MuseumMonday #samazing #fallhasarrived #AAoJ

10/01/2019

We want to hear from you! While visiting any of the Southern Alleghenies Museums, make sure you let us know what you think! We REALLY want to know!

| #testimonialtuesday #visitustoday #samazing

09/25/2019

Did you know SAMA is lucky enough to have a piece by the iconic Andy Warhol in our permanent collection? Here is “Grace Kelly” —it does not disappoint using Warhol’s usual garish colors and deliberate imperfections.

GRACE KELLY, 1984
Screenprint, 40” x 32”

| #WayBackWednesday #SAMApermanent #SAMAzing

09/24/2019

We love our home on the UPJ campus! Come visit us right inside the PPAC!

| #testimonialtuesday #UPJ #PPAC #AAJ

09/23/2019

Attention University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students, looking for a break between classes and exams? Visit the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art located right inside the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. Yes, that's right, you have an opportunity to escape the monotony of class and be whisked away with some interesting works from the Allied Artist of Johnstown.

| #MuseumMonday #AAJ #UPJ #SAMA #CaseoftheMondays

09/19/2019

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is lucky enough to have 5 operating museums in the area! Many not only have beautiful artwork to see, but they also have workshops and classes to attend. Which do you prefer? Just a leisure stroll through the museum OR a hands-on workshop learning from the best? Comment and let us know!

| #ThisOrThatThursday #artisawesome #samazing #bothisanoption

09/18/2019

Think you're a perfectionist? Did you know the American painter, Walt Kuhn, took this to another level completely? Kuhn destroyed any painting that did not meet his own EXACT standards. We have Kuhn's "Acrobat" in our permanent collection, a watercolor on paper from 1926, a gift of the Frank and Margaret Sullivan Fund.

| #waybackWednesday #watercolor #perfectionist #samaart #samazing

09/17/2019

The Passquerilla Performing Art Center season is about to begin! Added bonus to your visit? The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art! Come see what people are talking about!

#TestimonialTuesday #SAMAzing #UPJ

09/16/2019

Need a cure for a case of the Mondays? Stop by Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Johnstown. We have a WIDE variety of artwork in conjunction with the Allied Artist of Johnstown.

#museummonday #aaoj #samazing

09/15/2019

Check it out!

Check out The Gallery, our bi-monthly newsletter, for all of our #SAMAzing stuff!

09/13/2019

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art - Ligonier Valley

Such an amazing day here at SAMA Ligonier! Thank you volunteers from First Energy/ Day of Caring. And, thank you to everyone who donated: Sherwin Williams, Lowes, and Fox's Pizza! The sculptures and windows are looking great!

09/11/2019

If you haven't heard, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is currently calling for entries for our Donald M. Robinson Photography Biennial 2020. Here's some inspiration from our permanent collection, "Aspens, McClure Mountain" by Mr. Robinson himself.

#WaybackWednesday #Callforentries #photography #samapermanent

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450 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA
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Telephone

(814) 269-7234

Website

http://www.sama-art.org/

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There is still time to buy tickets for SAMA Bedford's Crystal Soirée!

There is still time to buy tickets to SAMA Bedford's Crystal Soirée! SAMA Bedford will host their 2nd annual Crystal Soirée in partnership with the Bedford County Humane Society on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The theme for this year’s event is Black & White Masked Ball. The proceeds from this night will help sustain operations and programing for both the Bedford County Humane Society and SAMA Bedford.

Gala 2018: Spotlight on Broadway

Gala 2018: Spotlight on Broadway is one event you won't want to miss!

Our Mission

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art exists to preserve, exhibit, and advance American art and is dedicated to making its programs and activities accessible to the people of the southwestern area of central Pennsylvania. By establishing and maintaining a museum of art and by providing programs and activities of a public, charitable, civic, cultural, literary, and educational nature, the Museum serves the people of the region. Charged with the development, maintenance, and perpetuation of a permanent collection, the Museum mounts exhibitions designed to evoke an interest in and an understanding and appreciation of American art. As well, it serves as a repository for distinctive collections.

SAMA Johnstown is located in the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus.