The Penn Art Collection
Thomas Eakins, Agnew Clinic, 1889 Gift of three undergraduate classes in honor of Dr. David Hayes Agnew upon his retirement
Simone Leigh, Brick House, 2019. Photo by Eric Sucar, © Simone Leigh, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery Loan and promised gift of Glenn (Wharton’87 and Wharton MBA ’88) and Amanda (C’95) Fuhrman
Installation view of God Complex: Different Philadelphia at the Arthur Ross Gallery (September 11 – December 19, 2021) Roberto Lugo, Bridges, 2019. Photograph by Eric Sucar, © Roberto Lugo Studio Gift of the artist
Homecoming Weekend 2025 Sculpture Tour
The University of Pennsylvania Art Collection includes over 8,000 artworks acquired during the past 250 years. The collection is displayed in buildings and outdoor spaces throughout the main campus, the Morris Arboretum, and the New Bolton Center.
Diverse in scope, the collection includes painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, and decorative arts. Penn’s Art Collection is intended for the enrichment of all, and its public installation enhances the daily experience of students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Access the Penn Art Collection
The Study Center at Weitzman Hall is home to a robust collection of works on paper and photography. Book a research visit!
An internship with The Penn Art Collection prepares students for careers in museums, galleries, auction houses, and private collections.
Bloomberg Connects
Our FREE digital guide takes you behind the scenes with exclusive perspectives from curators, artists, faculty, & students!
Our digital guide features:
· Highlights from Penn’s outdoor sculptures and collections
· Previous exhibitions and artist interviews
· Multilingual capabilities available through Google Translate
· Best-in-class accessibility:
*Including screen reader support, zoom, font size adjustment, transcripts, alt-text and more
Photo: Eric Sucar
