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.
The establishment of a recurring triennial signals a long-term institutional commitment to regional artists and community engagement, transforming a one-time centennial celebration into an ongoing platform. By acquiring local works and offering professional development workshops, LUAG is strengthening ties between the university and the Lehigh Valley creative community, ensuring local artistic voices are preserved and studied alongside global works.