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Lehigh University Art Galleries Acquires 13 Local Artworks; Launches Permanent Triennial Exhibit for Regional Artists

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) has announced the creation of a permanent triennial exhibition, Here and Now: The Lehigh Valley Triennial, following the success of its centennial exhibition Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists. The inaugural triennial is set for 2029, with future iterations every three years. LUAG also acquired 13 artworks by local artists for its permanent collection, selected through a student-led acquisition program.

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) culminates landmark centennial exhibition with “Bye for Now, Here and Now” – a free, public grand finale celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2026

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) has announced a grand finale celebration titled “Bye for Now, Here and Now” to mark the conclusion of its centennial year. Scheduled for May 9, 2026, the public event serves as both a 100th-anniversary party and a closing reception for the landmark exhibition "Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists." The evening will feature live music, art-making activities, and opportunities for the public to engage with the 100 regional artists featured in the show.