McDonough Museum of Art
McDonough Museum of Art
The John J. McDonough Museum of Art seeks to expand the teaching and research function of the university by generating compelling academic and public programs. The McDonough’s mission reinforces the mission of the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and that of Youngstown State University in placing academic excellence, scholarship, and innovation at the center of our operations.
The museum works with Department of Art faculty and students and visiting artists to develop programs and exhibitions that enhance the department’s contemporary and interdisciplinary teaching mission. We therefore align curation with curriculum to strengthen the educational function of the museum in teaching and training students and to deepen our relationship with our community and region.
A modernist landmark, the McDonough Museum was designed by the award-winning architects Charles Gwathmey and Robert Siegel, who are nationally known for their work. The McDonough stands as a unique architectural feature on YSU's campus and consists of 21,000 square feet of exhibition, lecture, and office spaces.
Current and upcoming exhibitions
The McDonough Museum offers a range of dynamic programs that include exhibitions, installations, performances, and lectures that invite campus and community members to discover and explore meaning in contemporary art. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
The museum is located at 525 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502. Its hours are 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays).
Summer Exhibitions
May 30 - July 19
Opening reception: May 30, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Ronald Jason Van Hoose, Time, The Earth and The Dream: A Retrospective
A landscape artist currently based in Youngstown, Ronald Jason Van Hoose’s artistic vision is rooted in the rural landscapes of the small, western Pennsylvania steel town of his childhood. A graduate of Youngstown State University's Fine Arts program, Van Hoose received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and ceramics in 1993. Influenced by the Regionalist School, the Hudson River School, and popular imagery and science fiction illustration from the 19th and 20th centuries, respectively, Van Hoose’s paintings are found in corporate and private collections throughout the United States.
Jeffrey S. Piper, col·lo·cate
Jeffrey S. Piper is a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for both teaching and creating. He earned his B.F.A. from Kent State University in 2002, with a minor in education. He currently teaches art at Lakeview High School. In 2010, Piper became the first graduate student to earn a Master of Art Education degree from YSU, specializing in studio painting. Though his primary focus is painting, he works in multiple mediums, including ceramics, often employing a mixed-media approach in his artwork. Piper’s work has been featured in numerous prestigious local and national exhibitions.
Mike Egan, Built By Death
Mike Egan was born outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and studied fine art at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a focus on printmaking. After finishing school and without the supplies to continue creating prints, he turned to painting as his medium. His style of bold lines and dark imagery is influenced by his past printmaking as well as an appreciation of traditional tattooing. He uses his love of religious imagery, his experiences dealing with life and death, and his love for skeletons and devils to create his unique vision.
Inspiring Minds Exhibition
Inspiring Minds is a nonprofit organization that engages and empowers youth with after-school and summer programs that focus on five areas of impact: education, college and career readiness, exposure to new experiences, health and wellness, and personal development. This partnership allows the McDonough to encourage creativity and enhance the participants' arts education as well as inspiring these youths to help foster a new generation of art enthusiasts.