The Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery are proud to announce the launch of the University Art Collections catalog, a new digital resource showcasing the University’s collection of artworks housed across campus. This initiative helps to improve the visibility and background behind the University’s art holdings.
A Vision for a Campus-Wide Museum Experience
The University of Scranton has long been home to an impressive collection of artwork, spanning paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and other significant pieces. These works are displayed in academic buildings, administrative offices, and public spaces, enriching the campus environment with history, culture, and artistic expression. However, until now, there was no centralized way to explore or learn about these works.
With the launch of the University Art Catalog, students, researchers, and visitors can now digitally browse the collection, learn about individual pieces, and better appreciate how art is woven into the fabric of campus life.
Why This Project Matters
The creation of this catalog was driven by several key goals:
✅ Enhancing Access & Research – The catalog is a resource for students, faculty, and researchers interested in art, history, and cultural studies. The catalog also links to additional information from the Library’s Digital Collections.
✅ Managing the Collection – A comprehensive digital record allows us to track locations, update records, and maintain artworks more effectively.
✅ Fostering Collaboration – The project is a partnership between the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery, combining expertise in art history, curation, digital collections, and linked data.
✅ Engaging the Community – The catalog invites the campus and local community to explore, appreciate, and interact with the University’s art collection like never before.
✅ Future Growth – While already extensive, the catalog is continually evolving. More artworks will be added over time, and existing records will be enhanced with additional details about artists and their works as more information becomes available.
Explore the Catalog Today!
We invite everyone to explore the new University Art Catalog and discover the incredible works of art that make our campus a living museum.
The University Art Collections catalog can be accessed from the Hope Horn Art Gallery’s website, a tile on the Weinberg Memorial Library’s homepage, and through a URL shortcut: www.scranton.edu/UniversityArt.
Join us tonight Friday, April 4th for a First Friday Preview Event between 5pm-9pm in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room to celebrate and get a first look at this year’s Environmental Art Show submissions. There will also be an opportunity to share your story of engagement by contributing to a public art piece which will be added to the display on the 7th. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
