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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 the YSU's campus and consists of 20,000 square feet of exhibition, lecture, and office spaces.
 

 

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525 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502

 mcdonoughmuseumofart@ysu.edu
 330.941.1400

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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

 

Support the McDonough Museum of Art

When you support the McDonough Museum of Art, you are helping bring the work of students and emerging and established artists to the public in meaningful ways. Your generosity shows that you recognize the vital role the arts play in both our region and society at large. There are a variety of ways to give and whether it is a small gesture or a larger contribution, every gift makes a real impact on our mission and vision. To find out more about how you can give, contact the YSU Foundation. When you click the Give Now button designate your gift to the Museum by choosing “other” and typing McDonough Museum in the box where directed.

 

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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