Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Bedford

05/28/2026

Palette knife painting is all about bold strokes, rich texture, and letting the paint do the talking. Join Meaghan Troup for a fun and relaxing landscape workshop where you’ll learn how to create depth, atmosphere, and movement with oils and palette knives. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!

📅 June 6 | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
🎨 Supplies included
🎟️ $35 per person | Ages 18+

Space is limited. Register now at https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/palette-painting

05/28/2026

We will be closed Thursday and Friday due to a family emergency. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

05/27/2026

Are you ready to celebrate our great country's 250th anniversary? 🎉🎉
Introducing the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art's "Our American Story" Poster Contest. Our community has grown in many positive ways, and this is your chance to celebrate that journey through art!
All you need to do is design a one-of-a-kind poster showcasing the beautiful town we call home!
No entry fee. Submissions open: May 1st to July 1st
Cash and gift card awards will be given to 3 winners of each of our 3 age categories:
Youth 6-12 Years
Teens 13-17 Years
Adults 18+ Years
Rules:
Limit one entry per person. Participants under 18 years of age need consent from a parent or guardian. All 2D media is acceptable, but entries must be a print of one of the following sizes: 8½" x 11", 9" x 12", or 11" x 17" and must be framed and ready to hang.
Good luck, artists! 😊

05/26/2026

Take your watercolor skills to the next level at Wonders of Watercolor! Each session with Susan Bragg explores essential techniques like color mixing, shapes, shadows, edges, and abstract painting. You’ll gain hands-on experience and grow your artistic confidence week by week.

📅 Fridays, June 26, July 3, and July 31
📍 at SAMA, 5:30-7:30 PM
🎟️ $30/class | Ages 18+

👉 Save your spot: https://www.sama-art.org/event-details/watercolor

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, SAMA joins the nation in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Through the power of art, we commemorate their courage and reflect on the profound impact of their contributions. Let us never forget their valor and commitment to preserving the freedoms we hold dear. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Reminder, there will be no yoga with Christi Bonello tomorrow, Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. Classes will resume on June 1st.

05/24/2026

Thank you for making SAMA's Paint Bedford County such an incredible celebration of art, community, and place. 🎨

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is deeply grateful to our valued partner, Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, for providing a stunning setting and unwavering support throughout the weekend. We also extend our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors, donors, and community partners whose contributions made this event possible.

To our talented artists—thank you for bringing Bedford County to life through your creativity and passion. Your work transformed the landscape into a living gallery. To our judges, thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration in recognizing excellence.

We are especially grateful to our dedicated staff and volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure every detail came together seamlessly, and to everyone who attended, explored, and supported the Wet Sale.

Because of all of you, this weekend was more than an event—it was an experience. Thank you for being part of it. 💛

05/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our SAMA's Paint Bedford County Wet Sale at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa as well as all the volunteers and helping hands we had and finally thank you to all the amazing artists who participated and made this event happen! The winners of our Paint Bedford County Plein Air are:
Best of show: Seth Holmes
Award of excellence Rita Haldeman
Honorable mention: Diane Grguras
I hope you are all able to joing us again for our next Plein Air Weekend!