Current Exhibits

• April 21 through July 8, 2012
89th Annual Spring Show
Main Gallery
2012 marks the 89th year of the Erie Art Museum's Annual Spring Show. Noted animator Emily Hubley will served as Juror of the Selection and awards.
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• March 2, 2012 through May 27, 2012
Backyard: Small Sculptures by Steven Dana
Ronald E. Holstein Gallery
Steven Dana's recent sculptural works are virtuosic demonstrations of a minimalist approach to materials, converting wood into birds and other creatures with maximum effect.
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• March 10 through June 10, 2012
The Best of Hank O'Neal
Bacon Gallery
This exhibit surveys a wide-ranging body of Hank O'Neal's work: portraits of friends and associates, iconic images from across the world, and book illustrations. For more click here

• June 24, 2011 through September 30, 2012
Born of Fire, Pottery of Margaret Tafoya
Custom House Ground Floor Galleries
Matriarch of Santa Clara Pueblo potters, Margaret Tafoya drew inspiration from the ceramic traditions of her ancestors. Tafoya created large, polished wares that are simple but elegant, reflecting a harmonious union of tradition and modern aesthetics.
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The Passage North:
An Installation by Willie Jordan
One of the most interesting spaces in the Old Customs House is the barrel vault located behind the front steps and under the portico. As part of the Museum's expansion and renovation, this unique room, which has never been open to the public before, is now a gallery.
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Trimurti: The Hindu Gods
Little Thngs Gallery
Drawing from the Museum's extensive collection of South Asian art, this exhibit shows the many faces of god in the eyes of Hinduism. Brahma, the creator, Vishnu, the nurturer, and Shiva, the protector, form the Hindu Trimurti, or trinity.
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Permanent Collection
Nicholas Gallery
Among the many things not to be missed in the
new galleries are selections from the Museum’s permanent collection.
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