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Off the Wall pARTy

Join the pARTy!

Friday, June 9, 2023

Penn State New Kensington campus

The Off the Wall pARTy is back! Please join us to celebrate a unique evening full of live and silent auctions, food tastings, drinks, music, art and more! Proceeds from this event benefit cultural art initiatives, scholarships and programs at the New Kensington campus.

Full event details will be released later this spring!


2023 Call for Artwork Donations

Artists that donate artwork will receive two complimentary tickets to the 2023 event, special promotion and recognition in our marketing materials, as well as vent social media and press releases. Artists will have an opportunity to network with fellow artists, art collectors and guests and be given the opportunity to set up a pop-up art gallery, free of charge, to display and sell their artwork.

All art donations are tax deductible.

Submissions are free and will be accepted until May 20, 2023 via an online submission form or by emailing Tina Booth at [email protected].

View full details by clicking on the link below (PDF):

2023 pARTy Artwork Donation Brochure555.11 KB

Questions?

Contact Tina Booth, Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery Coordinator at 724-334-6056 or by email at [email protected].

Man stands next to painting

Pittsburgh-based speed-painter George Williams stands next to his completed Penn State painting at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. During the "Art Madness" portion of the event, Williams painted the piece, along with two Pittsburgh-themed paintings, in a matter of minutes. The paintings were then auctioned off during the live Art Auction.

Credit: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
Man laughs while talking to woman

Rodney Allen Trice, the featured VIP artist at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy, mingled with guests during the event at Penn State New Kensington. Trice, Penn State alumnus and professor of practice in graphic design at the Stuckeman School in Penn State’s College of Arts and Architecture, showcased various pieces of his art collection including upcycled and repurposed industrial furniture and lighting, as well as a unique virtual reality experience.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Man smiles during event

Kevin Snider, chancellor of Penn State New Kensington, smiles and looks on during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy's live art auction. The auction featured more than 15 pieces of art of a variety of mediums including painting, upcycled art, industrial art, wood carvings and metal work.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Woman laughs while talking with group

Erin Weber, Penn State alumna, laughs with other guests at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Weber, a financial adviser at Hefren-Tillotson, serves as the president of the Penn State New Kensington Advisory Board.

Credit: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
Mobile phone screen showing virtual reality element

A guest interacts with a unique virtual reality experience at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Attendees of the event's VIP experience were able to utilize a mobile app to hover over graphics to reveal interesting elements designed by featured artist Rodney Allen Trice, professor of practice in graphic design at the Stuckeman School in Penn State’s College of Arts and Architecture. Trice, who also showcased some of his industrial art pieces at the event, also recently won Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology Open Innovation Challenge.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Two females and one male pose for photo at event

Patricia Hollinger (far left), director of continuing education, poses for a photo with her husband, Paul, and friend, Debra Maszgay, at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Three men singing and playing songs in a band

Belly Up, a band from Franklin, Pa., provided live music during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.

Credit: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
Man holds up number during art auction

James Ciuca, member of the Penn State New Kensington Advisory Board, holds up his number to make a bid during the live art auction at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy held at the campus.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Man speaks with group around desk

Corey Pistininzi (far left) speaks with guests at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Pistininzi, owner of Modfinish in downtown New Kensington along the Corridor of Innovation, was one of seven pop-up art gallery artists featured during the event. In addition to providing home remodeling and decorating services, Pistininzi's business also houses a gallery featuring upcycled, repurposed and salvaged industrial art that he and other local artists have created.

Credit: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
Woman serves small ice cream cone to event guest

Allyson Tokarek, an executive chef with Metz Culinary Management, serves made-to-order mixed berry and peach gelato at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy. Guests of the annual fundraising event enjoyed a variety of hors d'oeuvres and desserts, created and made by the Metz culinary team, throughout the evening.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Man stands next to Nittany Lion mascot

Joe Locke takes a moment to pose with the Nittany Lion before attending the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Glass mosaic art hanging on wall

A Pittsburgh-themed glass mosaic by artist Stevo Sadvary hangs in the foreground as guests enjoy making their own mosaic during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Sadvary, who was one of seven pop-up gallery artists at the event, taught guests how to make glass mosaic using recycled and repurposed glass pieces, as well as showcased some of his work.

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Pinball playing fields hang on wall

Repurposed pinball playing fields by artist Dan Burfield of TiltCycle were featured in one of seven pop-up art galleries during the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Burfield's work showcases the preservation of broken and discarded gaming materials and other mediums, which fit into the event's 2019 theme of recycled and industrial art. 

Credit: Rebecca Dietrich
Plated hors d'oeuvres

A variety of delectable hors d'oeuvres and desserts were available for guests to enjoy at the 2019 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. Food was crafted by the culinary team at Metz Culinary Management, the campus' food service provider.

Credit: Savannah Butler, Savvy Shots Photography
 

 

Off the Wall pARTy

  • Off the Wall Art Party - Artwork Donation Form
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Call for Artwork Donations

We're seeking artwork donations for an upcoming event benefiting cultural art initiatives and scholarships at Penn State New Kensington.

To have your artwork considered for this event, please fill out this online form.

Artwork Donation Consideration Form

See Also

  • 2023 pARTy Call for Artwork Submissions
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