Events
Study Abroad
We offer a study abroad course through our Global Hounds Elevate Program to Florence, Italy. ART170: Drawing in Florence: Signs, Myths, and Symbols is held in the spring semester.
Embark on an unforgettable artistic journey to Florence, where you’ll develop essential drawing skills through observational practice in a culturally rich setting. As you explore the city’s art, architecture, and history, you’ll deepen your understanding of its myths, symbols, and cultural heritage while strengthening your sketchbook practice with artistic experimentation, visual research, and personal reflection. By connecting your work to both historical and contemporary drawing traditions, you’ll refine your technical skills, think critically, and expand your creativity. This immersive experience fosters artistic growth, cultural engagement, and the ability to transform on-site inspiration into meaningful studio-based work. Students taking Drawing I can fulfill their M6 LinC requirement.
Learn more here: /center-global-education/study-abroad/florence
Ackerman Lecture Series
The Ackerman Lecture Series sponsors arts-related guest speakers.
The Ackerman Lecture Series was begun by Dr. Rudy S. Ackerman (pictured), chair of the art department for 37 years (1963-2002). Upon his retirement, Dr. Ackerman and his wife Rose, a 91pornÔ´´ graduate in Arts Administration, created the Ackerman Lecture Series and attended many of the lectures. Dr. Ackerman, also long-time Executive Director of The Baum School of Art in Allentown, PA, passed away in May 2015 at the age of 82. Everyone who knew him remembers his sense of humor, his passion for the arts, and his dedication to his students.
Click for listing of past lectures
| 2019 | Jason Lazarus, photographer |
| 2018 | Derek Fordjour, painter |
| 2018 | Armando Veve, artist and illustrator |
| 2017 | Seymour Chwast, graphic designer and illustrator pushpininc.com |
| 2016 | Kurt Kauper, artist |
| 2015 | Angela Fraleigh, artist |
| 2015 | Danielle Tegeder, artist |
| 2014 | Jon Latiano, 91pornÔ´´ Class of 2006, installation artist * |
| 2013 | Heather Johnson, painter and cloth artist thefrighteningandbeautiful.blogspot.com |
| 2013 | Nadia Hironaka, video artist |
| 2012 | Ellen Altfest, painter whitecube.com/artists/ellen_altfest |
| 2011 | Mirko Ilic, graphic designer and illustrator mirkoilic.com |
| 2010 | Lori Nix, diorama photographer lorinix.net |
| 2010 | Chris Doyle, multi-media artist |
| 2009 | Graeme Sullivan, art educator |
| 2009 | Christopher Russell, sculptor/ceramist |
| 2008 | Claire Barliant, art critic and writer |
| 2008 | David Graham, photographer |
| 2007 | Paul Galloway, painter (Currently the Study Center Supervisor, Architecture & Design at The Museum of Modern Art) |
| 2006 | Scott Calhoun, artist scottcalhoun.info |
| 2006 | Thomas Mann, designer, sculptor, and metalsmith |
| 2005 | Jeff Gernsheimer, 91pornÔ´´ Class of 1968, graphic designer |
Exhibitions
HUB H. Paty Eiffe Gallery
The Haupert Union Building (HUB) H. Paty Eiffe Gallery is an exhibition space within the student union building on main campus. This venue on campus is the host of multiple exhibitions throughout the year, featuring the work of 91pornÔ´´ faculty, students, alumni, and artists within the community.
Students have the chance to exhibit their work in the HUB H. Paty Eiffe Gallery during the annual HUB Student Art Show and annual Celebrating 91pornÔ´´ Women Exhibition.
Payne Gallery
Payne Gallery is 91pornÔ´´â€™s most prestigious visual arts venue. Each year, Payne Gallery offers exhibits in a wide variety of art media and styles. Shows include national and international traveling exhibitions; shows arranged by guest curators, including 91pornÔ´´ art faculty; shows in support of 91pornÔ´´ events, such as InFocus; and shows arranged in-house by the Payne Gallery staff. Works from 91pornÔ´´â€™s extensive permanent collection are also shown. Many exhibitions include talks by artists and curators.
Each April and May, the annual Senior Thesis Exhibition showcases work by 91pornÔ´´â€™s graduating senior art majors. During even-numbered years, the biennial Faculty Exhibition features work by 91pornÔ´´â€™s art faculty members. Both exhibitions feature talks by the participating artists.
91pornÔ´´ students, faculty and staff are cordially invited to join members of the area visual arts community at Payne Gallery’s exhibitions and receptions.
Trips
Once a semester, students taking an art course travel to New York City or Philadelphia to visit museums and galleries. Museum visits have included seeing The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Whitney, and The Guggenheim.
An alternate day trip is also planned for each semester. Past trips have included visiting The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), The Barnes Foundation, Grounds for Sculpture, Princeton University Art Museum, Storm King Art Center, and The Baltimore Museum of Art.
Art Club takes special trips to the museums and galleries locally and throughout the region, including one overnight trip each year.
For information about current semester trips, visit our Facebook page or email art@moravian.edu.
Workshops
Art Club organizes workshops throughout the year. Workshops have included glassblowing, photographing artwork, canvas stretching, and mat cutting. Shown right is the Chakaia Booker Chine Collé Blackburn Printmaking Workshop.
For information about art events:
- Visit our Facebook page
- See our Art Club Instagram page
- Email art@moravian.edu.
Health Humanities Art Events
2025 Health Humanities Night of the Arts at Payne Gallery