Penn State Altoona is hosting a joint gallery reception for Visual Art Studies students Grace Brown and Richard Mitchell at the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Brown’s exhibition, "What Once Was," utilizes multimedia techniques to explore nostalgia and childhood memories, while Mitchell’s "Blood is Thicker Than Water" employs a dream-like aesthetic to examine the influence of family and personal history. Both exhibitions run from April 16 through April 24.
This event highlights the culmination of undergraduate artistic development and the role of regional university galleries in launching emerging careers. By showcasing local talent like Brown, a multi-award winner, and Mitchell, an artist-entrepreneur, the institution fosters a bridge between academic study and professional practice within the local Altoona arts community.