Thiel showcasing female printmakers from its private collection during exhibition at College

Posted September 18, 2017Communications and Marketing Department

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College, a leading liberal arts college in northwest Pennsylvania, is hosting an exhibition of female printmakers from its permanent collection in the Weyers-Sampson Gallery in the Howard Miller Student Center through Oct. 17.

The exhibition celebrates the achievement of female printmakers highlighting selections from the Thiel College catalog. Prints in the exhibition include works by notable artists such as Isabel Bishop, Käthe Kollwitz, Louise Nevelson, Corita Kent and Judy Pfaff.

“This exhibition highlights the richness of our holdings much of which is new to our college collection.  We encourage people of all ages to come see these works and visit campus,” said Professor of Painting and Curator of Art Sean McConnor. “We hope it will give viewers a rewarding experience to see and ponder the images made by these professional women artists of the 20th century.”

The gallery is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.- noon, and 1-3 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, gallery hours are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The gallery is free and open to the public.

For more information or to schedule a gallery appointment outside of regular hours, contact McConnor at 724-589-2095.

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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.



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