GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Professor of Art Sean McConnor, M.F.A., was the juror for the Butler Institute of American Art’s midyear exhibition and is showcasing his work at the Sans MOCO Gallery in Greenville, Pa.
The solo exhibition of paintings and drawings are on display through Sept. 8. The Gallery, 172 Main St., is free and open to the public. Exhibition hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday.
McConnor, who is also Thiel College’s curator of art, was the sole juror for the Butler Institute of American Art’s 81st National Midyear Exhibition. More than 900 works from 300 artists entered the competition. Eighty-one works by 76 artists made the show. The Akron Beacon-Journal profiled the exhibit and McConnor’s role as juror. The annual exhibition is on display until August 20. Founded in 1919, the Butler Institute is the first museum of American art.
McConnor has been teaching at Thiel College—a leading liberal arts college in northwest Pennsylvania—since 1999. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in art education from Kent State University and Master of Fine Arts in painting from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
About Thiel College
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.