Penn State Abington LaunchBox at the Abington Art Center intentionally blurs the boundaries between analog and digital, art and science, traditional and experimental. Computers, laser and vinyl cutters, and 3D printers live side-by-side with sewing machines, saws, and tools of all description.
The Invent Penn State seed funding competition awarded $50,000 to Penn State Abington to advance development of a maker/innovation space, enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the college and the surrounding community. It will create a vibrant community resource that combines maker and co-working areas with an innovation and idea hub.
Internationally known artist Winifred Lutz will present a rare public lecture at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, in 112 Woodland Building at Penn State Abington to discuss her ambitious outdoor installation and companion exhibit, "Between Perception and Definition," which can be viewed at the nearby Abington Art Center AAC. Admission is $5. Lutz is known for her expertise in papermaking and site-specific environmental installations, and she occupies a unique position among artists working with nature.
