Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Collections relate directly to the historical and cultural heritage of the community by presenting the fine and decorative arts of southwestern Pennsylvania within the context of the broader American Art scene. Through the collections, visitors learn about Art as an expression of history and culture of the region. We provide interpretation to support learning through gallery guides, wall texts, extended labels for individual works, and interactive opportunities. Approximately 15% of the Museum's permanent collection is on view to the public at all times. In addition to continuing to acquire new works by purchase and gift, the Museum also actively conserves works already in our collection. Exhibitions: during the 2022-2023 fiscal year, five featured temporary exhibitions were presented. These exhibitions were: alone together: encounters in American realism, organized by the Westmoreland (may 29, 2022 september 25, 2022), gatecrashers: the rise of the self-taught artist in america, organized by the high Museum of Art (october 16, 2022 february 5, 2023), gavin benjamin: break down and let it all out, organized by the Westmoreland (october 16, 2022 may 14, 2023), action/abstraction redefined: modern native Art, 1945-1975, organized by the iaia Museum of contemporary native arts (february 26, 2023 may 28, 2023) and block party: community and celebration in American Art, organized by the Westmoreland (june 25, 2023 september 17, 2023).

Audience development: the Westmoreland is committed to increasing our audience through programming, marketing & promotion and special events. In addition to a focus on reaching the immediate community, we have also made concentrated efforts to increase awareness in the greater pittsburgh region and beyond.

Exhibitions: during the 2022-2023 fiscal year, five featured temporary exhibitions were presented. These exhibitions were: alone together: encounters in American realism, organized by the Westmoreland (may 29, 2022 september 25, 2022), gatecrashers: the rise of the self-taught artist in america, organized by the high Museum of Art (october 16, 2022 february 5, 2023), gavin benjamin: break down and let it all out, organized by the Westmoreland (october 16, 2022 may 14, 2023), action/abstraction redefined: modern native Art, 1945-1975, organized by the iaia Museum of contemporary native arts (february 26, 2023 may 28, 2023) and block party: community and celebration in American Art, organized by the Westmoreland (june 25, 2023 september 17, 2023).

All other exempt functions: the Museum offered education related programs and activities, including community days, school tours, talks & panels, Art classes for adult & children, Art camps, etc.