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Manor College Spotlights Ukrainian Art
"It reminded us why we’ve always done this and Manor College has been maintaining that since [1947]."
A Montgomery County college with ties to Ukraine is home to a unique art collection
The Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center at Manor College in Jenkintown was established in 1977 to preserve, promote, and perpetuate Ukrainian culture and traditions.
The collection includes beadwork, embroidery, pysanky (decorated eggs), pottery, leather work, wood work, ceramics, and woven items from many different regions in Ukraine. Some of the items have been reproduced by master traditional artists from pictures or old originals that are deteriorating and in danger of being lost forever.
In addition to a folk art collection, the Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center maintains an extensive Ukrainian library and archives. There is a collection of rare artifacts, along with a collection of more than 5,000 volumes of Ukrainian books.
Nicholas Rudnytzky, dean of academic services at Manor College, says it is important for people to be aware of Ukrainian history in light of the war with Russia.
