Off the Wall pARTy 2019
Call for artwork donations for upcoming pARTy
Penn State New Kensington invites a call for artists to participate in an art submission for consideration for auction at the third annual “Off the Wall pARTy” scheduled for June 14, 2019.
The pARTy aims to celebrate arts and culture with an evening consisting of art, live and silent auctions, food tastings, drinks, music and more. Proceeds from the evening benefit cultural art initiatives and scholarships at the campus.
Last year’s event was a success and featured artist Joyce Werwie Perry, live music performances, and live art demonstrations in addition to the auctions, food offerings and other interactive guest activities.
Artists who are selected to donate work will receive two tickets to the event, as well as special promotion and recognition at the auction and an opportunity for a future solo art exhibition in our campus gallery for one month.
Submissions are free and will be accepted until May 1, 2019 via the online submission form or by emailing Tina Booth at tms57@psu.edu.
View scenes from last year's pARTy below!
Penn State New Kensington Off the Wall pARTy 2018
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Guests enjoyed a photobooth provided by Lazy Morning Photography during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
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.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
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.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
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.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich
Artist Sarah Hunter paints during the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Hunter, 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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
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.
Image: Rebecca Dietrich