GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Professor of Painting and Curator of Art Sean McConnor announces the Weyers-Sampson Art Gallery will launch its 2021—2022 exhibition schedule with a talk by Marlin Casker at noon Wednesday, Sept. 8.
The exhibition “Points of View” includes pieces from the Thiel College permanent collection. Casker will discuss 20th-century prints, which are characterized by creative expressions reflective of the mood, reality, and truth of the experiences had by people during the tumultuous times of societal change in the twentieth century, art of this time in both Europe and America contributed to movements that are familiar today. These include cubism, surrealism, futurism, constructivism and abstraction, which led to abstract expressionism before the rise of pop art.
The exhibit will run from Sept. 8 to Oct. 8 and will display works reflective of the wide range of art that resulted from the ideas and viewpoints of the 20th century.
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.