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Claudia Berlinski - Museum Director

Professor of art named new director of McDonough Museum of Art

Professor of art Claudia Berlinski, who has been a faculty member in the Department of Art for over 20 years, has been appointed as the new director of the John J. McDonough Museum of Art. Berlinski, who holds a Master of Fine Arts in printmaking from The Ohio State University, most recently served as museum coordinator.

Student singing

Dana School of Music celebrates Juneteenth in song

In celebration of Juneteenth, YSU’s Dana School of Music released a video performance of Queen Latifah’s “I Know Where I’ve Been” Friday, June 19, 2020. The performance features adjunct professor of voice Jaron LeGrair alongside the Voices of YSU ensemble.

     

Wind Ensemble Virtual Concert

Wind Ensemble to perform year-end virtual concert

The YSU Dana School of Music Wind Ensemble, directed by professor of music Stephen Gage, will host a year-end virtual concert Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 7:30 PM. The concert will include the premiere of the ensemble’s virtual performance of “Stars and Stripes Forever.” 

Virtual BFA poster

McDonough Museum to create virtual catalogue for “Graduating B.F.A. Exhibition”

The McDonough Museum of Art will celebrate the work of 21 graduating Department of Art students in a new virtual exhibition catalogue that will be available to view beginning May 6, 2020.

Creativity in Quarantine

McDonough Museum launches #museumchallenge

In an effort to encourage the creation of art during the COVID-19 lockdown, the McDonough Museum of Art has created the #museumchallenge, which asks for individuals to photographically recreate a work of art using only household items.

Cliffe Creative Connections

Cliffe College launches new virtual arts series

YSU’s Cliffe College of Creative Arts is launching a new virtual arts series called C3: Cliffe Creative Connections that will feature a variety of performances and lectures by Cliffe College students and faculty. The series will be hosted on YSU’s YouTube channel.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem to join Pipino Performing Arts Series

For its next performance, the Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series will welcome the Dance Theatre of Harlem to the DeYor Performing Arts Center Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 8:00 PM. Founded in 1969, the organization has grown into a globally acclaimed dance institution that is at the forefront of American artistic achievement.

A Kiss to Build a Dream On

University Theatre to celebrate Valentine’s Day with cabaret event

YSU’s University Theatre will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cabaret titled “A Kiss to Build a Dream On” Friday, February 14, 2020 at the B&O Station Banquet Center in Youngstown. The event will feature nearly 30 students in performances of repertoire from Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Bruno Mars, Tony Bennett, Etta James, and the Dixie Chicks, among others.

Interactive artist Ken Rinaldo to exhibit at McDonough Museum

Interactive artist Ken Rinaldo to exhibit at McDonough Museum

The McDonough Museum of Art will display the work of interactive artist Ken Rinaldo in a new exhibit titled “Scatter Surge” beginning Friday, January 24 through Saturday, March 7, 2020. Rinaldo will also present an artist lecture Monday, February 3 at 5:10 PM at the museum.

Kimberly Chapman

McDonough Museum announces opening of spring 2020 season

The McDonough Museum of Art will open its spring 2020 season with four new exhibitions beginning Friday, January 24 through Saturday, March 7. Featured artists will include Kristina Paabus, Ken Rinaldo, Kimberly Chapman, and a suite of prints celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Red Press Collaborative program.