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Uncovering Existence: Selections from the Museum’s Permanent Collection highlights selected works in the Lancaster Museum of Art and History’s (MOAH) permanent collection, showcasing a diverse range of artworks acquired by the museum over the past three decades. The exhibition presents work in a variety of artistic media and methods, ranging from abstract and representational painting, to photography, sculpture, and ceramic.  

Uncovering Existence features the work of 35 different artists at various stages of their artistic careers including: Abel Alejandre, Adrian Anguiano, April Bey, Perez Bros., Brooks Byrd, Lavialle Campbell, Doctor Eye, Lanise Howard, Suda House, Cynthia Ona Innis, Jorge A. Jimerez Jr., Christine Kline, Gary Lambert, Kevin Kowalski, B. Robert Moore, Mahtab Mohammadi, Sheila Pinkel, Elyse Pignolet, Melanie Walker, Samuelle Richardson, Melissa Reischman, Christopher Russell, Jim Seargeant, Katherine Stocking-Lopez, Jane Szabo, George Van Saake, Vyal Reyes, Amir Zaki, Manuel Zamudio, and Stevie Love, as well as, the 2024 All-Media Juried Exhibition winner Francis Robateau. 

The exhibition showcases the breadth of artists and pieces in MOAH’s permanent collection and addresses themes of memory, identity, and personal history. Through the works in the show, viewers can examine the vital role that the museum’s collection plays in preserving and interpreting cultural narratives in order to encourage dialogue about representation, inclusivity, and a deeper understanding of the human experience. By sharing diverse stories and perspectives, the museum remains relevant and engaged, ensuring that cultural heritage is honored and shared with future generations.