art in the libraries
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Passion or Obsession? Michael Loop's Lunchbox Collection
Evansdale Library | August 2025 - May 2026
This exhibit features Michael Loop’s vintage lunchbox collection, capturing childhood nostalgia and the cultural impact of lunchboxes in the ’80s and ’90s. Each box tells a story, blending personal memories with historical charm.
Read More on This CollectionCall for Alumni Artists: Submit your reflection on freedom
Submissions due December 31, 2025
WVU alumni artists from all backgrounds and disciplines are invited to submit work exploring the themes of freedom and independence—past, present, and future.
Learn More & SubmitCall for Submissions: Mountain AIR
Submissions due November 28, 2025
Artists from all backgrounds and disciplines are invited to apply for the 2026 Mountain AIR Program—an initiative that invites artists to draw inspiration from the Libraries’ rich environmental archives at the West Virginia & Regional History Center (WVRHC).
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