About Us
John J. McDonough Museum of Art
The John J. McDonough Museum of Art is a vital cultural resource for our region — offering 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.
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 20,000 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. Hours are 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday and major holidays).
Satellite
November 2 - December 3
Opening reception: November 5, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
On view at The Loft Gallery, Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Inc., 115 Anson Way, Sharon, PA 16146
The exhibition features work by five YSU Department of Art alumni: Heather Anderson, Steph Blair, LeeAnn Lewis, Stacy Rubinic, and Heather Seno. Their consistent art practices and emotional connections with color elevate each artist's work, tying them together to create a harmonious visual experience.
Kilcawley Print Collection
August 25 - December 12
Opening reception: August 28, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Acquired over several years during the 1970s, the Kilcawley Print Collectionincludes twenty-three signed and numbered prints by prominent artists of the period including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, and Christo, among others. During the building of the collection the prints were required to meet three criteria: be original, historically important, and of the highest quality.
Contact us
McDonough Museum of Art
525 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502
Staff
Claudia Berlinski , Director
Angela DeLucia , Assistant to the Director
Gallery hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed for University holidays
