The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-collecting art museum. They also have multiple shows, and world class art that travel through Harrisburg.

“We're located in Midtown, in the new Harrisburg Arts Corridor, and we are near the Broad Street Market and the Midtown Scholar. We are, as a non-collecting entity, we're always bringing something new, lots of something new, “said Alice Anne Schwab, Executive Director of the Susquehanna Art Museum.

There are two exhibits that are opening on February 6.

“One is called Wall Power. It's spectacular quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, which is located in New York City. We are bringing that show to Harrisburg. Additionally, we are bringing a show called There, like T -H -E -R -E, by Jordan Nasser, who is an artist who is really making quite a name for himself. He works in embroidery. He does cross -stitch, which sounds not necessarily like what you would think of as a major New York artist. He is Palestinian by his heritage, but he is actually making cross -stitch pieces using the skills and talents of some people who are living in Hebron, living in the Middle East, and he brings that sense of community together with a community building of embroidery. We have one piece that is 20 feet long. Think of that, an embroidery that's 20 feet long, “said Schwab.

The exhibit will be available at the museum until May 11. According to Rachel Barron, Director of Education at the Susquehanna Art Museum, art education is important.

“I believe that arts education is crucial for a well-rounded education. I often like to boil it down to creative problem-solving skills. Creating art really means constantly asking yourself questions and searching for solutions. And art also connects to so many other topics and subjects. For example, with Wall Power, the exciting quilt exhibition that we have opening today. The kids are going to be able to connect the quilts with geometry, with symmetrical, and pattern. And they're also going to have the opportunity to learn about Pennsylvania history, as well as local history, “said Barron.

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