Sam Madia
Yesterday and Today by Sam Madia
13/01/10 Filed in: Up Coming Exhibitions
Yesterday and Today
Religious symbols of the Old Testament Few artists in our region have been producing as much and as long as Salvatore "Sam" Madia. He received his MFA in Painting in 1950 from WVU and hasn't missed a beat since. MAC already has a hefty collection of his non-secular works which can be seen regularly in rotation on the second floor. However the current body on exhibit are Old Testament symbols taken from stained glass windows in our region. Former Morgantown resident and art teacher Salvatore “Sam” Madia is on exhibit in the Benedum Gallery of Monongalia Arts Center through January 30. The opening public reception will be held on Sunday, January 17, 1 – 3 pm with Madia on hand to discuss his art. Read More...