Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Johnstown

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Our mission is to preserve, exhibit, and advance American art.

The museum is located in the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

11/02/2026

What was everyday life like generations ago?

Inspiration: Life offers a glimpse into the past through artwork depicting daily routines, family interactions, celebrations, neighborhoods, and familiar surroundings. These paintings are more than beautiful works of art—they are snapshots of moments that might otherwise have been forgotten.

Come take a step back in time and see how artists preserved the details of everyday life.

SAMA Johnstown follows the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center schedule, including closures and holiday hours.

10/19/2026

Long before we could capture hundreds of photos with a phone, artists were documenting everyday life one painting at a time.

Inspiration: Life features selections from SAMA’s Permanent Collection that preserve ordinary moments as glimpses into another time. These works offer a fascinating reminder that the people, places, routines, and relationships we experience today can become tomorrow’s history.

What moment from your life would you want an artist to capture? ❤️

SAMA Johnstown follows the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center schedule, including closures and holiday hours.

© Robert Gibbs (Scottish, 1846-1942), Interior with Family, n.d. Oil on canvas, 13 1/2 x 18 inches, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyer, SAMA Permanent Collection 83.007

10/05/2026

How often do you really look at the world around you?

Inspiration: Life invites you to slow down and discover the extraordinary hiding within the ordinary. Birthday celebrations, family meals, household chores, neighborhood gatherings, and quiet moments become subjects worthy of a closer look.

Before smartphones and digital cameras, artists captured these fleeting moments with paint, canvas, and careful observation.

Come see life through their eyes. Open now through January 8, 2027. SAMA Johnstown follows the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center schedule, including closures and holiday hours.

10/01/2026

Happy National Arts and Humanities Month! 🎨✨ This October, we're celebrating the creativity and cultural richness that the arts bring into our lives. Who is your favorite artist, and how has their work inspired you? Share with us in the comments!

09/21/2026

Did you see we have a new exhibition?!

"Inspiration: Life" explores selections from SAMA’s Permanent Collection that capture the beauty, humor, and complexity of everyday moments. From family gatherings and neighborhood scenes to ordinary routines, these works remind us that inspiration can be found right in front of us.

SAMA Johnstown follows the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center schedule, including closures and holiday hours.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of all workers and their role in building our communities. In honor of this day, we’re featuring a Norman Rockwell piece from the SAMA permanent collection. Share with us your thoughts on how art reflects the dignity and diversity of work.

Norman Rockwell, American 1894-1978, Gilding the Eagle, A/P, Printed by Eleanor Ettinger Gallery in 1976, Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post on May 29, 1926. Eleven color lithograph on inomachi Nacre (Japon) paper, 20.5” x 16.75”, Gift of the Knote Family.

09/05/2026

We’re celebrating 50 years of art in your community—and members are at the heart of the celebration!

SAMA members receive gift shop and venue rental discounts, to invitations to member-exclusive events and website recognition plus continued free admission at all SAMA locations throughout the year. Join now and be part of this historic milestone.

🎂 Celebrate with us: sama-art.org/membership

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Today, we recognize the vital contributions of nonprofits in making our communities stronger, kinder, and more vibrant. From providing essential services to championing causes close to our hearts, nonprofits play a crucial role in shaping a better world for all. Let's celebrate the dedicated board of trustees, staff, volunteers, and supporters who work tirelessly to create positive change and make a lasting impact. Together, we can continue to lift each other up and build a brighter future for generations to come!

08/13/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER. The SAMA 50th Anniversary Story is here.

From one vision to five museum locations, the SAMA story is one of creativity, perseverance, and community. Watch the story of how the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art became what it is today — and where we're going next.

Five decades. Countless artists. Thousands of students. Six counties. One extraordinary mission.

Watch now.

Written and produced by Dawn Pellas, and shot and edited by Scott Reilly. Thank you to all interviewees, staff, board, and contributors of this project!

07/17/2026

Art inspired by music. Music interpreted through art.

Inspiration: Music showcases a variety of media including photography, etching, painting, and drawing—each offering a different perspective on how music shapes creativity.

On display through August 2, 2026 at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. Open during performance intermissions, weekends 12-4:30pm, and/or by appointment.

© Andre Kertesz (American, b. Hungary, 1894-1985), Trio, Rackeve, May 6, 1923 from Hungarian Memories Series, 1923, Gelatin silver print, 7 1/2 x 9 inches, Permanent loan from St. Francis College, Loretto, SAMA Permanent Collection 82.001.007

Address

450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA
15904

Telephone

+18144723920

Website

http://www.sama-art.org/

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