South Bend Museum of Art

The Jerome J. Crowley Community Gallery

Act Local: Selections From the Permanent Collection
June 26–September 12, 2010

For over 60 years the museum's collection of works by local artists has grown through purchase awards from juried competitions, donations by patrons, purchases made from the Harold Zisla Acquisition fund, purchases by patrons, and donations from the artists themselves. Undoubtedly, the SBMA houses the unique perspective of these artists that may have been born here, taught at a nearby school or university, or relocated to Michiana during their lifetime. A truly one-of-a-kind collection, this exhibition pulls together these works with a focus specifically on the local artist from our community. Artists in the exhibition include: Abner Hershberger, Douglas Kinsey, Dick Lehman, Thomas Meuninck, Mitzi Sabato, Billy Ray Sandusky, Maria Tomasula and Julie Tourtillotte.

SBMA Student Faculty Exhibition
October 16–February 13, 2011

See how the artistic spirit comes alive in the SBMA Student/Faculty Exhibition. This annual exhibition highlights student and faculty artwork produced from the classes at the SBMA during late 2009 and early 2010. It is open to all SBMA students, from youth to adult. Faculty members, many of who are professional artists, will exhibit work alongside their students. This show, containing a variety of artistic mediums, provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience the artwork created in the museum's studio program.