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The Department of Art at Cliffe College of Creative Arts prepares students for creative careers in the Visual Arts. Youngstown State University

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the McDonough Museum of Art for our Fall Exhibition Opening Reception! ✨

From the iconic Kilcawley Print Collection, featuring works by some of the most prominent artists of the period, including Andy Warhol, to the inspiring multimedia sculptures and paintings featured in “Around Here, It’s Always Eternity”, there’s something for everyone to discover and fall in love with.

If you haven’t had a chance to experience these incredible collections yet, there’s plenty of time to explore them! Both exhibitions are on view at the McDonough Museum of Art Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Kilcawley Print Collection will be on display through December 12, and "Around Here, It’s Always Eternity" will be on view through October 24. 🐧

08/28/2026

What a great first week of the Fall 2026 semester!! 🐧✨ We kicked off the semester with our annual “Welcome Back” party, bringing our Department of Art community together to celebrate the start of a new academic year.

We’re so excited to see our students’ creativity and artistry grow throughout the semester! 🎨

08/27/2026

Three unique exhibitions are now on display at the McDonough Museum of Art and Solomon Gallery! 🐧

At the McDonough Museum of Art, “Around Here, It’s Always Eternity” is on view now through October 24. The exhibition explores landscape through the lens of ecological, social and political instability and features work by Bonny Leibowitz, Alice Pixley Young, Deborah Wasserman and Etty Yaniv.

Also on display at the McDonough Museum of Art through December 12, the Kilcawley Print Collection features limited-edition prints by some of the most influential and historically significant artists of our time, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg.

Over at Solomon Gallery, “All My Dreaming” by Chanda Weigel is on view now through October 2. Solomon Gallery is located on the second floor of Bliss Hall.

✨ Join us August 28 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the McDonough Museum of Art for the Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception! Admission is free and open to the public.

Stay tuned for more upcoming exhibitions throughout the semester!

07/14/2026

This past weekend, several CCCA alumni and students participated in the Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University!👏

It was wonderful to see their creativity on display and celebrate the arts with our community. We hope to see them back on campus soon! 🐧

07/10/2026

Downtown Youngstown's newest mural features the work of Christina Bunevich, a YSU Interdisciplinary Studio Art student! 👏

Selected through a competitive application process, Christina designed and painted three postcard-style letters in “Layers of Legacy,” Youngstown’s new America 250 mural, as part of a collaboration with lead muralist Patrick McGlone of Overall Paint Company, artists Daniel Madeleine and Willie Duck Jr., and the Economic Action Group.

Her contributions include the “S” featuring the Metropolitan Tower, the second “O” highlighting Youngstown’s cultural heritage, and the second “N” honoring the city’s steelmaking legacy and her family’s generations of work in the mills.

Christina credits her coursework in 2D Design, Graphic Design, Painting, and Printmaking, along with the mentorship of YSU’s Department of Art faculty, for preparing her for this opportunity.

Through "Layers of Legacy", Christina used her skills and creativity to honor Youngstown’s past, contribute to its future, and leave a lasting mark on the community.

07/08/2026

Recent YSU Interdisciplinary Studio Art graduates Sarah Sharber and Juan Marin are making a lasting impact on the Youngstown community through their work on the new Happy Place Sanctuary mural on the city's South Side. 👏🎨

Happy Place Sanctuary is a peaceful neighborhood space featuring fountains, flowers and meditative walkways designed for reflection and community. Sponsored by Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, the mural adds a colorful new element to the sanctuary.

Under the mentorship of YSU art professor Dragana Crnjak, Sarah and Juan partnered with Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past member Lil Snider to transform a newly constructed fence into a vibrant work of public art.

Together, the mural and the sanctuary show the power of public art to create more welcoming and peaceful neighborhoods in Youngstown.

06/18/2026

This summer, three YSU art alumni are presenting exhibitions at the McDonough Museum of Art! 👏🐧

Laura Garvin is a designer and illustrator whose nostalgic, story-driven work inspires wonder in children and adults alike. “Sketches & Storyline: An Illustrator’s Creative Process” reveals the sketches and ideas behind her finished illustrations.

Crystal Beiersdorfer is a digital artist whose work explores technology, identity, and digital experience through a cyber-feminist lens. “ # inhale__ # exhale” invites viewers to slow down and engage with color, sound, and time in a more mindful and reflective way.

Sharon Dundee is a mixed-media artist who explores the resilience and shared experiences of the Midwest Rust Belt. “RUSTED ROOTS: Exploring Our Connection” reflects on the cultural bonds shared by those who grew up in the Rust Belt during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.

Explore Laura Garvin’s and Sharon Dundee’s exhibitions through July 18, and Crystal Beiersdorfer’s exhibition through July 24! ✨

06/11/2026

Another Art Educator Professional Development Workshop is officially in the books! 🎨🐧

This week, area art educators joined us on campus for a painting workshop! Through hands-on instruction, participants refined their painting techniques, discovered new approaches to the medium, and developed ideas they can bring back to their own classrooms.

It was inspiring to see so much collaboration and artistic growth throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

06/02/2026

What a fantastic opening reception for the 2026 Summer Exhibitions at the McDonough Museum of Art! ☀

We recently celebrated the opening of five incredible exhibitions, featuring unique works across both traditional and contemporary media. During the reception, Random Acts of Artists also hosted an awards ceremony for their juried exhibition, “Moving Forward, Looking Back”. 👏

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Make sure you check out the following exhibitions this summer:

✨ May 29 – July 18:
Sharon Dundee, “Rusted Roots: Exploring Our Connection”
Laura Garvin, “Sketches & Storyline: An Illustrator's Creative Process
Mahoning Valley 250, "Stitches in Time”

✨ May 29 – July 24:
Crystal Beiersdorfer, “ # inhale_ # exhale”
Random Acts of Artists, “Moving Forward, Looking Back”

05/28/2026

It’s almost time! ☀ The new Summer Exhibitions at the McDonough Museum of Art will open tomorrow, May 29th with a reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Check out five unique exhibitions, focused on place-based storytelling, community-centered works, and artistry across both traditional and contemporary media.

✨ May 29 – July 18:
Sharon Dundee, “Rusted Roots: Exploring Our Connection”
Laura Garvin, “Sketches & Storyline: An Illustrator's Creative Process
Mahoning Valley 250, "Stitches in Time”

✨May 29 – July 24:
Crystal Beiersdorfer, “ # inhale_ # exhale”
Random Acts of Artists, “Moving Forward, Looking Back”

Come celebrate these incredible works and talented artists at tomorrow’s opening reception. Entry is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! 🐧

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