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Wednesday 12pm - 4:30pm Thursday 12pm - 4:30pm Friday 12pm - 4:30pm Saturday 12pm - 4:30pm Sunday 12pm - 4:30pm

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Bedford

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Our mission is to preserve, exhibit, and advance American art. We are proud to be SAMA’s fifth museum in Bedford’s historic Anderson House.

Inside the 200-year-old landmark guests will find a state-of-the-art museum featuring eight galleries exhibiting a wide variety of artwork.

11/01/2026

Ready for yoga? Here is your reminder that yoga with Christi Bonello is tomorrow, Monday, November 2, at SAMA Bedford. Beginner classes start at 4:00 pm with all-level classes right after at 5:30 pm. Classes are $20. Please be prepared to pay cash, and don't forget to bring your mat!

10/31/2026

Stop by SAMA Bedford to wander through our new exhibitions, Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading and PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutoskey! We are open Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4:30.

10/31/2026

Make your winter gatherings magical! ❄️ From holiday parties to cozy receptions, the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art offers unique spaces filled with world-class art to create unforgettable moments.

✨ $100/hour, 2-hour minimum
Discounts for SAMA members & nonprofits
120 guests max per event
Outdoor space available at Bedford & Ligonier

Secure your winter event date today and celebrate in style surrounded by art! ✨

Visit https://www.sama-art.org/venues to learn more or contact the SAMA venue perfect for your event!

10/30/2026

On display through January 24, 2027, the Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading and PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutoskey exhibitions are now open!

Join us for Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading Celebration, a complementary exhibition celebration on November 6, 2026 from 6-8pm. Enjoy an evening of art and conversation with the artists including libations, appetizers and live music. Registration is encouraged for this event by November 3, 2026.

10/29/2026

Mark your calendars for a full event list this November at SAMA! This month's feature is a new exhibition and opening event, Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading Celebration, on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 6-8 PM.

Join us for a complementary exhibition celebration for the opening of two compelling exhibitions, Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading and PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutoskey on display through January 24, 2027. Forming & Fading brings together the work of metal sculptor Kurt Bonello and conceptual floral artist Kat Claar in an exhibition generously supported by Michael and Mavis Downey, Mahendi Projects, and Pigeon Hill Studios.

Reservations are encouraged to help us better prepare for this event at https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/bonello-claar

10/28/2026

Opening Friday at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. Come and see this vibrant exhibition.

10/26/2026

REMINDER: SAMA Bedford will be closed through October 29th, as we install new exhibitions.

Forming & Fading brings together the work of metal sculptor Kurt Bonello and conceptual floral artist Kat Claar. Through dramatically different materials and approaches, the two artists explore transformation, time, and the shifting relationship between permanence and impermanence in an exhibition generously supported by Michael and Mavis Downey, Mahendi Projects, and Pigeon Hill Studios. PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies offers a deeply reflective and moving response to the lives lost in the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting. Artist, John Gutoskey, honors the individuality and humanity of the victims while creating space for reflection, empathy, and conversation of those lives lost at the LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida using mixed-media — monoprints combining woodcut, collage and a variety of other mediums.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/25/2026

Just a reminder: there will be no yoga with Christi Bonello tomorrow, Monday, October 26, due to the installation of our next exhibition. Classes will resume on November 2.

10/19/2026

SAMA Bedford will be closed October 19 – 29, as we install the Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading and PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutoskey exhibitions.

Join us for a complementary exhibition celebration for the opening of two compelling exhibitions, Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading and PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutoskey on display October 30, 2026 through January 24, 2027. Enjoy an evening of art and conversation with the artists including libations, appetizers and live music.

Registration is encouraged for Bonello + Claar: Forming and Fading Celebration by November 3, 2026 at https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/bonello-claar Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon!

10/18/2026

Just a reminder: there will be no yoga with Christi Bonello tomorrow, Monday, October 19, due to the installation of our next exhibition. Classes will resume on November 2.

Address

137 E Pitt Street
Bedford, PA
15522

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 4:30pm
Friday	12pm - 4:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 4:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18145893020

Website

http://sama-art.org/

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