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Our 4th and 5th grade Artist majors had a great time at Lehigh University Art Galleries - LUAG today! 🎨 Thank you for inviting us and empowering our young artists’ minds! 💡 #CharterSchool #LUAG #AllentownArt

[Soft Commons! 1/3] The first project from my design-build studio this semester! How can we construct commons that work with difference, disagreement, as well as care? Can spatial interventions facilitate more equitable participation in university life without spectacle or permanence? Answering these questions in three teams, students designed and built three “commons” for different campus partner. This first project is a Mobile Art Lab for the Lehigh University Art Galleries. Two portable, human-powered units fold out into a warm, welcoming community art-making space, supporting LUAG’s mission to break down the institutional walls between Lehigh University and local communities. Apprentice Teacher: @prince_ameer_14

Our centennial exhibition, “Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists” is on view at LUAG through May 22. Learn about one of its artists, photographer Charles Stonewall, in this video — and come see his work in person before the exhibition closes. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Charles Stonewall (@charlesfstonewallphotographer ) is an artist and a resident of Bethlehem. His work has been shown at the Louvre Museum in Paris and is collected by the Petrucci Family Foundation of African American Art. His photographs have been featured twice in the Journal of Theatre Design & Technology, United States Institute. In 2023, he received the Ovation Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts as a Visual Artist from the Allentown Arts Commission in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

🎉THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at LUAG this past Saturday evening to celebrate the closing of an extraordinary year, and our Centennial exhibition of 100 local artists. You helped us end this semester in a great big, joyful way! The party has passed, but the exhibition is open until May 22. Come see “Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists” before it closes at the end of the month. LUAG is always free and open to all. Hope to see you soon! 📸: @villanovakcreative

Hey folks! Happy SPRINGGG!! 💐☀️🌱🌷 We have some fun stuff coming up... including our next meetup with @thelvzexchange ! Join us @luartgalleries on Thursday, May 21, to make zines, swap zines, and explore the museum after hours! Mingle with fellow creatives and learn more about cool arts resources in the Lehigh Valley. We can't wait to see/meet you! ALL TYPES OF ARTISTS WELCOME! POETS, ILLUSTRATORS, MUSICIANS, PERFORMERS, YOU NAME IT! Free and open to all! Event details: 📆 May 21, 2026 ⏰️ 6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍Lehigh University Art Galleries (inside Zoellner Arts Center) 420 East Packer Ave. Bethlehem Big thank you to @thelvzexchange and @luartgalleries for hosting! ❤️ Interested in hosting the next artist meetup? Send us a message! Next meetup is the following Sunday (May 24th!) at the Easton Criterium @eastoncrit 🚲🚲🚲

We're at “Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists” at @zoellnerarts #LUAG #BethlehemPA #LehighValleyArts @luartgalleries

🥳Our friends at @mountainhawkdesignandprint are hard at work preparing for our big party on Saturday! (What’s that, you haven’t heard? We’re throwing a big bash this SATURDAY, MAY 9 — and you’re invited! 6:30–9:30pm with tasty treats, tunes, artmaking, and a chance to check out our fabulous Centennial exhibition of 100 local artists. FREE and all are welcome💚) Details at link in bio or at LUAG.org/events🎉🎉🎉

🌟CONGRATULATIONS to LUAG’s Curator of Education, Stacie Brennan — who was awarded a Distinguished Service Award at tonight’s Lehigh Staff Appreciation Dinner! Read on to hear the accolades shared tonight about our dedicated, hard-working, inspiring, wonderful colleague. Stacie, we are so proud of you — and so grateful to have you as a treasured colleague and friend💚 For the past seven years, Stacie Brennan has transformed the Lehigh University Art Galleries into a vibrant center for learning, creativity, and community connection. As the museum’s first Curator of Education, she has built a dynamic range of programs that serve not only Lehigh students and faculty, but also schools, families, and the broader Bethlehem community. Drawing on her extensive background in arts education, Stacie has strengthened the galleries’ role as a teaching museum—one where art becomes a gateway to critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary learning. She has worked closely with faculty to integrate the museum into academic life, creating opportunities for students across all disciplines to engage with art in meaningful and thought-provoking ways. Beyond campus, Stacie has deepened LUAG’s connection to the community by developing inclusive programs, fostering local partnerships, and bringing art into public spaces. Her leadership was especially impactful during the pandemic, when she ensured continued access to the arts through innovative virtual programming that kept people connected and inspired. What truly distinguishes Stacie’s work is her belief in the power of art to support well-being and build community. Through her vision and dedication, she has expanded not only what the museum does, but what it means—making LUAG a place where creativity, dialogue, and human connection thrive. Congratulations, Stacie!👏👏👏👏🥳 @nuttree11

🎉Wondering what to expect at our celebration of 100 years of LUAG and the closing of our centennial exhibition of 100 local artists this SATURDAY, MAY 9? Do a (very) quick “Bye for Now, Here and Now” walkthrough at LUAG and @zoellnerarts with us!✨🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻✨ Stop by between 6:30–9:30pm (but get there by 8:15 to catch a very special welcome and announcement!). Come as you are but feel free to throw on some sparkle!✨ 🖼️Meet the artists 🎤@nitelitersllc DJs spinning live 🎨Artmaking ✍🏼Caricatures from @georgegetssilly 🧁Lite bites and drinks indoors 🍟Food truck treats outdoors …and more! FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME This event will be ASL interpreted. For access needs, please contact Elise at [email protected].

TUESDAY, MAY 12 5:30-7:00pm Peer Artist Critique with artist Emma Ryan LUAG Main Galleries (inside Zoellner Arts Center) Are you a visual artist seeking feedback on your work, in a supportive and collaborative environment? This informal gathering invites local artists at any level to share works in progress, recent projects, artist statements, or developing ideas in a welcoming, dialogue-based session. The session will begin with a brief, guided critique activity to break the ice and establish shared conversation norms before moving into participant work. Artists are encouraged to speak about their process and goals, with peers offering reflections intended to support growth and clarity. Together, you'll practice close looking, thoughtful questioning, and constructive feedback. To ensure meaningful discussion and ample time for each participant, space is limited to 15 artists. Advance registration is required at LUAG.org/events. Whether you are seeking feedback on a current project or hoping to strengthen your critique skills, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow within a creative community. If you require assistance filling out the RSVP form or have questions, concerns, or any accessibility needs, please email Elise at [email protected] or call 610-758-6882. About the facilitator: Emma Ryan (@hues_of_bluez ) is a Papermaker and Mixed Media Artist working as an Art Educator. She is originally from Northern Virginia, and relocated to Allentown PA to study at Cedar Crest College, where she graduated with a dual degree in Social Work and Studio Art Integrated with Psychology. During her undergraduate program, Emma worked as an Instructor’s Assistant in the PaperMaking studio, then upon graduation, she was offered a similar position as part of the college’s Postgraduate Internship. Today Emma teaches art at a Youth Residential Facility, while also attending Kutztown University to gain a Master's in Art Education. Emma’s main focuses are in PaperMaking, Collage, and Book Arts where she explores connections that we as humans have with each other, our emotions, and our communities.

Perfect morning for a @southsideartsdistrict Greenway stroll☀️(Did you know you’ll find art billboards all along the nearly 2-mile stretch?) P.S. Stay tuned for a billboard glow-up this spring 🎨🖌️🌤️ #greenway #bethlehem #southbethlehemgreenway #artstroll

“Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists” celebrates our local creative community and LUAG’s 100th birthday. The exhibition is on view in our main gallery through May 22. We hope you’ll come see it in person before it closes — and join us at LUAG on SATURDAY, MAY 9 from 6:30–9:30pm to celebrate the exhibition, LUAG’s 100th birthday, and the entire Lehigh Valley creative community. It’s a big art party and everyone’s invited: FREE AND OPEN TO ALL🎉 Born in Bucks County, artist Alison Bessesdotter is an intuitive artist and autodidact. As a child she developed an interest in the meticulous observation of nature, which continues to inspire her artwork.