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Penn State Altoona professor receives permanent place in New York art museum

Penn State Altoona Associate Professor of Visual Arts Rebecca Strzelec has been accepted into the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Her piece "Line Brooch" was unanimously accepted by the board for the permanent collection at the museum. The piece was first created digitally, then realized tangibly through Rapid Prototyping. It was created with plastic and medical adhesive.

Strzelec’s work will be unveiled in the jewelry gallery of the museum in September. The permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design includes works ranging from jewelry and items of personal adornment to furniture and architectural installations. The collection is international in scope, with notable works from Europe, Asia, and Australia. Taken as a whole, the collection highlights the artist’s creative engagement with materials and process in both functional and non-functional objects.

The Museum of Arts and Design collects, displays, and interprets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.