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May 2022
Art Alley (Inside!)
Join the City of Lancaster and the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design for Art Alley! The alleyway between the Visitor Center and Central Market will transform into a collaborative art experience and community art market, with local artists displaying their work.
Find out more »Art Made From Money (Made From Art)
Lancaster-based artist Mark Wagner shares his thought-provoking and satirical artwork made entirely from deconstructed U.S. dollars to explore the intersection of wealth, power, value, and American identity. This special exhibition features over 50 meticulously constructed pieces and takes a special look into the artist's creative process. Image: Mark Wagner, Lord, What Fools these Mortals Be, 2018, currency on panel
Find out more »Between Two Worlds
Internationally recognized artist Helen Berggruen's captivating paintings invite viewers to explore the observed and the imagined through intricate interior scenes and sweeping landscapes. A dozen of Berggruen's oil paintings inspired by environments around the country are featured alongside recently completed watercolors from an artist's residency at Elizabethtown College. Image: Helen Berggruen, Between Two Worlds, 2020
Find out more »First Friday at Gallery Grow
Join us a fun night of creativity in Downtown Lancaster! Build a terrarium, shop our unique collection of houseplants and decor, or simply explore our beautiful building in the heart of Gallery Row. Complimentary herb-infused wine on the patio and live music by Mike & Drew. Open until 8pm.
Find out more »Robert Bitts: First Friday Reception
Join us First Friday May 6th from 5 - 8pm! The landscape paintings by Robert Bitts use color, form, and light to present us with the beauty of those unexpected hidden places that we have all deliberately sought or accidentally visited. Literal and abstracted, large and small, these paintings remind us to pause and look for the beauty in the uncelebrated, quiet landscape.
Find out more »PA Guild of Craftsmen’s Guild Store First Fridays
Every First Friday, the PA Guild of Craftsmen highlights some of the best art and fine craft our state has to offer. Located on the popular "300 Block of N. Queen St," our Guild Store represents over 125 member artists from Lancaster County, PA and beyond. Stop in and see what's new, check out our new workshop offerings, and maybe meet an artist or two!
Find out more »First Friday: Robert Bitts at Lancaster Galleries
Join us First Friday May 6th! The landscape paintings by Robert Bitts use color, form, and light to present us with the beauty of those unexpected hidden places that we have all deliberately sought or accidentally visited. Literal and abstracted, large and small, these paintings remind us to pause and look for the beauty in the uncelebrated, quiet landscape. We look forward to seeing you!
Find out more »Scott Bookman: See the Unknown
Unknown People Trading Cards began as an exercise in drawing. During the pandemic, I decided to draw at least one every day. Although the people I draw are unknown to me, I’m often told that viewers recognize someone they know. I find humor in the absurdity of trading cards that no one will ever trade. And no, these trading cards don’t come with gum!!
Find out more »FREE First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory
The Lancaster Science Factory is FREE every First Friday from 5pm - 7pm. Come explore over 75 hands-on exhibits with your family! Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Thanks to our event sponsor PPL Electric Utilities!
Find out more »Kids Night Out
Tiny Town offers a great opportunity for you to take a break by hosting Kids Night Out (KNO)! Enjoy a night out (or in?) while your children come and experience life in Tiny Town! Closed to the public, we offer our town exclusively to KNO families! Maximum of 30 children per night. Potty trained 3 and older children only. $25 per child Every First Friday, 5:30-8:30pm Includes: Pizza, snack & drink, a fun craft, games, and, of course, playtime in…
Find out more »First Friday Dance Bomb with Jazz Collective Lancaster
Come dance in Center City with Jazz Collective Lancaster! Lindy Hop (also known as swing dancing) is a street dance born out of the African American communities in Harlem, New York during the 1920's. It is a fun-filled, rich-in-history, community-oriented dance still alive today and we invite YOU to join us for an evening on the square, dancing to live music by a Philadelphia-based jazz band, Parlour Noir. Let's dance!
Find out more »We The People First Friday “Acts of Welcome”
In partnership with Church World Service and the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program, the Arts at Millersville University's annual celebration of the artistry of Lancaster’s refugee and immigrant community. On Stage: "Acts of Welcome" 6:30 P.M. The performance in Steinman Hall will commence with a special appearance by the St. James Episcopal Church Choir in a musical tribute to Ukraine, followed by traditional song and dance spanning the globe plus spoken-word pieces about the refugee/immigrant experience by the following. Contributors include Anna Grutman (Ukraine), Joel…
Find out more »Women’s Global Village Art Gallery
Global Women's Village is a program at Hub 450 that empowers new immigrant women to find healing through creativity and create fair-trade handicrafts to be sold in the community. Our evening program will be: -We will showcase all our beautifully handcrafted items that are for sale. - The Immigrant women participants of Women’s Global Village will be sharing their stories every 15 mins. - An art exhibit by the participants that tell their stories will be on display - International…
Find out more »Artist Reception: Oliver Brown
We are thrilled to be showcasing the work of Oliver Brown, an emerging artist and local high school art student of Stone Independent School. Oliver's playful experimentation with mixed media (paint, paper collage, oil pastels) and thought provoking incorporation of text caught our eye. He is the student of Brian Lehman, Art Educator at Stone Independent School. We are equally as pumped to collaborate with Lancaster Pickle Company to feature a fun and unique pairing with our country red wine…
Find out more »First Friday “Organic Reflections”
Organist Larry Hershey will be featured at the console of the mighty vintage 1958 analog Allen organ on First Friday, May 6, 2022 at 8 PM for a 30 minute concert entitled “Songs of Spring.” Flutist Darlene Way will join Mr. Hershey in the historic 1854 First Reformed Church, 40 E Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. The program will include "Tambourin" by Francois Joseph Gossed and "You Raise Me Up" by Brendan Graham and Rolf Lovland. Mr. Hershey will conclude…
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