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Press Release: State Museum Announces New Director

Press Release: State Museum Announces New Director

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Angelica Docog Appointed Director of The State Museum of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has appointed Angelica Docog to the role of director of The State Museum of Pennsylvania.  As director, Docog will oversee the general administration of operations and programs at the museum. Docog’s daily duties call for the supervision of …

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Press Release: State Museum, PHF Invite Artists to Enter Annual Art of the State Juried Exhibition

Press Release: State Museum, PHF Invite Artists to Enter Annual Art of the State Juried Exhibition

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The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation remind artists and craftspeople to submit applications to exhibit their work in the annual Art of the State. Now in its 56th year, this acclaimed juried exhibition boasts a tradition of presenting highly creative art by Pennsylvanians, chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors. Art …

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Press Release: Art of the State 2022 Purchase Award Winners

Press Release: Art of the State 2022 Purchase Award Winners

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The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced the recipients of the Art of the State 2022 Purchase Awards. Work selected will become part of The State Museum’s permanent collection. The two artists whose work was chosen for Purchase Awards are Malcolm Corley of Lancaster and Matthew Coté of Erie. Corley’s drawing Bruke, created in 2019, …

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Press Release: Art of the State 2022 Exhibition Winners Announced

Press Release: Art of the State 2022 Exhibition Winners Announced

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The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced the winners of Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2022. Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has showcased the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum of Pennsylvania since 1968. This body of art reflects over a half-century of creative endeavor in the Keystone …

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Press Release: Finalists for 55th Annual “Art of the State” Exhibition

Press Release: Finalists for 55th Annual “Art of the State” Exhibition

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Finalists have been announced for Art of the State 2022. Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has been showcasing the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum of Pennsylvania since 1968. The body of art that has been exhibited reflects over a half-century of creative endeavor in the Keystone State. …

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Press Release: Art of the State 2021 Purchase Prize Winners Announced

Press Release: Art of the State 2021 Purchase Prize Winners Announced

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The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced the recipients of the Art of the State 2021 purchase prize. Artwork selected will become part of The State Museum’s permanent collection. This year The State Museum chose two artists as purchase prize winners, Becky McDonah of Millersville and Shelby Wormley of Lancaster. McDonah’s Particulate Protection: A Reliquary …

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Press Release: Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2021 Exhibition Winners Announced

Press Release: Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2021 Exhibition Winners Announced

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The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced the winners of Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2021. Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has showcased the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum of Pennsylvania since 1968. This body of art reflects over a half-century of creative endeavor in the Keystone …

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Press Release: The State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces Finalists for 54th Annual “Art of the State” Exhibition

Press Release: The State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces Finalists for 54th Annual “Art of the State” Exhibition

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  Finalists have been announced for Art of the State 2021. Art of the State is an annual juried exhibition that has been showcasing the work of Pennsylvania’s artists at The State Museum of Pennsylvania since 1968. The body of art that has been exhibited reflects over a half-century of creative endeavor in the Keystone …

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