The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College is a distinguished cultural institution committed to fostering education and appreciation of the visual arts. As one of the first college art museums in the United States to be founded alongside the college’s curriculum, the Loeb Art Center offers a rich, academic-aligned experience for students and the broader community. Its comprehensive collection spans from antiquity to contemporary art, including significant holdings in European paintings, American art, Asian works on paper, and photography. The center offers free admission and regularly rotates exhibitions to showcase both historical masterpieces and emerging contemporary voices.

Deeply integrated with the Vassar College academic mission, the Loeb serves as a teaching museum, supporting diverse disciplines through hands-on learning with original artworks. The center is also active in community outreach, offering public tours, lectures, workshops, and educational programs aimed at enhancing public engagement with the arts. Its award-winning building, designed by César Pelli, provides a welcoming and accessible space for exploring art from around the world. The Loeb stands as a vibrant hub for cultural enrichment in the Hudson Valley region.

Key Services:

– Free public access to a vast and diverse art collection
– Temporary and permanent exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary works
– Educational programs and guided tours for schools and community groups
– Academic support and curriculum integration for Vassar College courses
– Public lectures, artist talks, and community events
– Opportunities for student research and internships in the arts
– On-site and online interpretive resources and catalogs
– Conservation and scholarly study of artworks across various media