FEATURED EVENTS
September 13, 1 – 4 pm
Guernica Mural Project
- Location: Bethlehem Public Library
- For its second stop, the mural will be hung at the Bethlehem Public Library during a vibrant celebration as a part of the 2025-26 Bethlehem Japan Peace Project, Beacons of Hope through Art & Music. Then will travel around the world as part of the world peace initiative, including the Segal Museum in Easton. Eventually, this mural will be shown in Hiroshima, Japan, as part of the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki events.
- Bethlehem Area Public Library Donation Form
September 15, 9 – 10:30 am
Japanese Calligraphy Presentation
- Location: NCC Main Campus CMUN 112
- Shohu Kondo and Shinsui Isaka, famous Japanese Calligraphers, will be demonstrating their art.
Japanese calligraphy, or Shodō (書道), is a centuries-old art form and Zen practice using a brush and ink to write characters (kanji and kana) on paper, wood, or fabric. Beyond artistic beauty, Shodō is a meditative path to personal development and discipline, emphasizing the harmony and spirit behind each stroke. It is a fundamental part of Japanese education, taught to children from elementary school, and remains a living tradition appreciated by people of all ages and in various settings, from schools to art galleries.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 13 & September 17
Rain Black @ East40
- Location: East40 at NCC Main Campus
- Workshop attendees will be guided through techniques for stewardship and relationship building with the land through basket & cordage art making. Participants will learn how to root their artistic practice into a reciprocal relationship with the land and how art making can help control displaced species without chemical intervention. These artistic practices will be rooted in the historical context of the people whose land is now the modern United States, how plants were historically used, and how people can engage with their own ancestral practices respectfully. Register below. Spots limited.
- August 13th | 5:30pm-8pm
- September 17th | 5:30pm-7:30pm
August 25 – December 5
Climate Imprints: Curated by Chakaia Booker, Tara Sabharwal, and Justin Sanz And Selected Works from the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop Archive
- Location: Communications Hall Gallery Main Campus
- Reception: Thursday, November 20, 5-7pm
August 25 – December 3
Enduring Presence 2025: Art of the Fourth Crow
- Location: Pocono Campus
- October 2: Ceremony: 10-11am • Reception: 11am-1pm
September 6
Guernica Mural Project
- Location: Central Moravian Church
- The project is a series of art and musical performances to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This project will celebrate the longstanding 60+ year sister city relationship between Bethlehem, PA and Tondabayashi, Japan. The Gernica Mural Project makes its debut at World Heritage Community Celebration. More info above.
September 13, 1 – 4 pm
Guernica Mural Project
- Location: Bethlehem Public Library
- For its second stop, the mural will be hung at the Bethlehem Public Library during a vibrant celebration as a part of the 2025-26 Bethlehem Japan Peace Project, Beacons of Hope through Art & Music. Then will travel around the world as part of the world peace initiative, including the Segal Museum in Easton. Eventually, this mural will be shown in Hiroshima, Japan, as part of the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki events.
- Bethlehem Area Public Library Donation Form
September 29, 3-5pm
Papermaking in the East 40 with Erika Salus
- Location: East40 at NCC Main Campus
- The East 40 provides an intriguing landscape and unique resources specific to its setting. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the land while engaging in a hands-on process that transforms raw natural materials into paper. Through this exploration, we’ll reflect on the site’s potential and create a substrate that can be reshaped into something entirely new. Register above. Spots are limited.
November 21, 9am-4pm
Printmaking Workshop with Chakaia Booker and Justin Sanz
- Location: TBD
PAST EVENTS
April 17th – May 7th | Individual Studio
- Location: Communications Hall Gallery
- Reception and Awards Ceremony: 4/24 from 4-6pm
ARTA101 Lecture Series
- Chakaia Booker and Justin Sanz of the Elizabeth Foundation Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
March 17th – April 11th | Kraus Freshmen Drawing Competition
- Location: Communications Hall Gallery
- Reception & Awards Ceremony – TBD
February 23rd – April 1st | Faculty Exhibition: Doug Zucco & Tom Shillea
- Mixed Media & Photography Exhibit
- Location: Rotunda Gallery
- Reception: February 23rd from 2:00-4:00pm.
February 6th – March 20th | Faculty Exhibition: Katie Hovencamp
- Home Im”Prove”ment
- Location: Goggleworks Center for the Arts
- Reception: February 7th from 6:00-8:00pm
January 21st – March 7th | East 40 2023 Artist in Residence: Amanda Thackray
- Location: Communications Hall Gallery
- Reception on 1/30 from 5-7pm
Until February 2nd | Faculty Exhibition: Nancy Lydia Chiappini
- Hands Up: The All Faculty Jazz & Art Show
- Location: The O Gallery
Until February 6th | Faculty Exhibition: William Hudders
- Fables of Reconstruction
- Location: The Baum School of Art
Until February 2nd | Faculty Exhibition: Alma Barrantes
- Love is All Things
- Location: Tiger Strikes Asteroid NY
- Closing reception and channeling event: 3:00-4:00pm on February 2nd
Until January 31st | Faculty Exhibition: Jillian McLuhan & Erika Salus
- First Impressions / Lasting Impacts
- Location: Nazareth Area High School’s Eagle Nest Gallery