On June 15, Penn State New Kensington welcomed guests to the second "Off the Wall pARTy" to benefit student scholarships and cultural programming at the campus. Guests enjoyed a night of art, live music, delicious food, interactive activities and fun. The event also served as a kick-off to the campus' 60th Anniversary.
The Neon Swing X-perience provided live music at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The band, a "Best of Pittsburgh" award winner, brought its swing, rockabilly and blues sound to get guests on the dance floor.
The 2018 Off the Wall pARTy also served as a kick off to Penn State New Kensington's 60th Anniversary. Guests of the event were welcomed by a special tiered birthday cake.
Pittsburgh-based Joyce Werwie Perry was the featured artist at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Guests of the event's VIP Experience were able to interact with and watch Perry as she painted.
Artist Ray Kuckinka paints during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Kuckinka, along with other artists, painted their own masterpieces during the event's VIP Experience. The works were then auctioned off during the Art Auction benefiting campus scholarships and cultural programming.
The Big Blitz band performed during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The band, featured during the event's VIP Experience, blends sounds of dance, rock and jazz music.
Guests enjoyed a photobooth provided by Lazy Morning Photography during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.
A guest enjoys painting a Penn State-themed interactive mural at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The mural, created by Joan's Art Connect of Vandergrift, was painted by guests during the event and will be displayed in Cafe 780 at the campus.
Penn State New Kensington's 2018 Off the Wall pARTy featured a VIP Experience. Guests were able to enjoy live art demonstrations, delicious tapas, live music and fun. The campus' Forum Theatre and stage provided a unique location for the experience.
The Nittany Lion joined guests at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy's art auction at Pen State New Kensington. The live auction featured donated art and experiences, with proceeds benefiting campus scholarships and cultural programming.
The Nittany Lion encourages Kevin Snider, far right, chancellor at Penn State New Kensington, at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy art auction. The live auction featured donated art and experiences, with proceeds benefiting campus scholarships and cultural programming.
Joe Defilippi, member of the Penn State New Kensington Advisory Board, creates a Penn State screen print at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The interactive activity was provided by PopCraft of Pittsburgh.
The Nittany Lion warms up by the fire in the Penn State New Kensington courtyard during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy. The annual event benefits scholarships and cultural programming at the campus.
Joan Marangoni, far right, owner and artist at Joan's Art Connect in Vandergrift, helps a guest paint a large mural during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The finished mural will be displayed in Cafe 780 at the campus.
Artist Sarah Hunter paints during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The 2019 event will be held June 14 at the campus and will feature all new artists, interactive art stations, pop-up galleries, music and more.
A guest creates a Pittsburgh-themed screen print at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The interactive activity was provided by PopCraft of Pittsburgh.
Shannon Josefoski, 2018 Penn State New Kensington graduate, speaks to guests at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy. Josefoski spoke about the impact of the campus and scholarships.
A paint can centerpiece adorns tables at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The annual event brings live art, music and fun and benefits student scholarships and cultural programming at the campus.
Pittsburgh-based Joyce Werwie Perry, center, was the featured artist at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Guests of the event's VIP Experience were able to interact with and watch Perry as she painted.
