Off the Wall pARTy 2019
Join the pARTy - June 14, 2019
Rodney Allen Trice is the Featured Artist at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Trice, a 1987 graduate of Penn State and current professor of practice with the University, developed a passion for furniture design using found materials while he was an art director in the magazine industry. He expanded his interests from graphic and repurposed design to video and now augmented and virtual reality.
Image: Photo courtesy of Rodney Allen Trice
George Williams, a Pittsburgh-based speed painter, will be featured at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. George's "Art Madness" show will allow guests to watch as he creates three one-of-a-kind paintings as music plays.
Image: Photo courtesy of George Williams
The Vida Loves Donnie Duo will provide the live music for the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy VIP Experience. The husband and wife duo will perform a variety of songs from oldies to music from today.
Image: Photo courtesy of Vida Loves Donnie
Belly Up, a Franklin, Pennsylvania-based band, will provide live music during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy. The acoustic cover band plays classic, modern and alternative rock.
Image: Photo courtesy of Belly Up
In 2019, the pARTy will celebrate and showcase industrial and upcycled art. The pARTy will be held in three main areas of the campus Administration Building where live entertainment and delectable art for the palate welcomes each guest. Proceeds from the event benefit cultural programming and scholarships at Penn State New Kensington.
VIP Experience - 6-7:15 p.m.
The VIP Experience is a "Red Carpet" opportunity for guests to:
- Interact with Featured Artist Rodney Allen Trice and view his work, including a virtual reality experience
- Enjoy tapas
- Listen to live music by the Vida Loves Donnie Duo
- Receive two complimentary tickets to the fall theatre production and a "Meet and Greet" with the director and cast
pARTy - 7-10:30 p.m.
The 2019 pARTy promises an evening of art, music and collaborative experiences including:
- Art Madness (7:15 p.m.), alive speed-painting show by Pittsburgh artist George Williams. As music plays, George will create portraits in a short amount of time. For the pARTy, George will create two Pittsburgh-themed and one Penn State-themed paintings, which will be available for bidding in the Art Auction.
- Interactive Art Projects where guests can create a mosaic with artist Stevo Sadvary and one-of-a-kind, upcycled art with the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse at the Reuse-a-Palooza Station.
- Live music by Belly Up (8:45-10:30 p.m.), a Franklin, Pennsylvania-based acoustic cover band
- Live Art Auction (8:15 p.m.)
- Pop-Up Art Galleries featuring the work of local artists Michael Bestwick, Dan Burfield, Sal Greco, Ryder Henry, Bill Miller, Corey Pistininzi and Stevo Sadvary
- Libation Stations
- A Selfie Station
- Dancing
- Silent Auction
| VIP Experience + pARTy | $125 per person |
| pARTy | $75 per person |
| pARTy Crasher (entry from 9-10:30 p.m.) | $25 per person |
*Please note that no tickets will be mailed. Guest packets will be available at the check-in table at the event. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions about the physical access provided, please call 724-334-6056 in advance of your visit.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Tina Booth in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 724-334-6056 or emailing tms57@psu.edu.
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