Vanka’s bold murals face age and conditions that naturally occur in an old church atop a hill. The conservation of the Vanka Murals continues with the support of a Save America’s Treasures Grant awarded by the Institute of Museum & Library Services and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.
Combining the illumination principles of art, theatre, and architecture, an energy-efficient LED lighting system has been designed to evenly illuminate the murals in high quality, non-destructive light – bringing out every detail of Vanka’s work.
Vanka’s bold murals face age and conditions that naturally occur in an old church atop a hill. The conservation of the Vanka Murals continues with the support of a Save America’s Treasures Grant awarded by the Institute of Museum & Library Services and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation.
Combining the illumination principles of art, theatre, and architecture, an energy-efficient LED lighting system has been designed to evenly illuminate the murals in high quality, non-destructive light – bringing out every detail of Vanka’s work.
Maxo Vanka’s murals provide a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn, connect, and create. We build our programs using a co-created social justice framework that centers and prioritizes community, equity, and accessibility.
The Vanka Collection features never-before-seen drawings and sketches the noted artist made, particularly of the city he enjoyed, in addition to studies that informed his famed murals at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale, just across the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh.