UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The "Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania Annual Juried Exhibition Celebrating 50 Years" will be on display in the Robeson Gallery through April 27. A free, public reception and awards ceremony will be held in the gallery from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 26.

This juried exhibition celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania and showcases the work of the area’s many talented artists. This year’s juror is B. Stephen Carpenter II, professor of art education and African-American studies; co-director of the Summer Institute on Contemporary Art (SICA); and chief executive artist for Reservoir Studio at Penn State. 

Founded in 1968, the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that exists to serve students, artists and the art-loving public in Pennsylvania’s Centre County, the adjacent counties and beyond. The Art Alliance builds bridges between teachers and art students of all ages and actively encourages community members to become involved  in diverse and ever-changing art experiences.

The Robeson Gallery is located on the lower level of the HUB-Robeson Center, across from the Penn State Bookstore, and is open noon-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday.