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).
Spring Exhibitions
January 21 - February 28
Closing reception: February 28 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Julia Betts, The Dams are Broken
McDonough Museum of Art Lecture: Wednesday, February 5, 5:30 PM
Anna Chapman, Underworld/Otherworld
Emerging Artist Abby Cipar, Sometime, Somehow, For You
McDonough Museum of Art Lecture:
Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 PM
Sidney Mullis, Caught Skies & Pillowed Pines (Black Forest)
McDonough Museum of Art Lecture:
Thursday, February 20, 5:30 PM
Will Hutnick, QUEER HORIZONS
McDonough Museum of Art Lecture:
Thursday, February 27, 5:30 PM
88th Annual Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition
March 21 – April 4
Reception: March 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
2025 Spring Graduating B.F.A. Exhibition
April 18 – May 3
Reception: April 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Summer Exhibitions
May 30 - July 19
Opening reception: May 30 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Ronald Jason Van Hoose, Time, The Earth and The Dream: A Retrospective
Jeffrey S. Piper, col·lo·cate
Mike Egan, Built By Death
Inspiring Minds Exhibition
Contact us
McDonough Museum of Art
525 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502
mcdonoughmuseumofart@ysu.edu
Gallery hours
Tuesday to Saturday
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed major holidays
Staff
Claudia Berlinski, Director
Angela DeLucia, Assistant to the Director
caberlinski@ysu.edu
330.941.1400
