Organic Reflections: Graveyard Gems

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Organist Larry Hershey returns to the console of the Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ for a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday, October 4, featuring a program entitled “Graveyard Gems” at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s most famous work, “Toccata […]

Free

Open artist studio & gallery

Buggoon underground art studio and gallery 438 N Queen St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

I am a local artist that’s been showing in Lancaster since 1993. My new studio is open and showing over 45 large paintings all painted with flyswatters. I have been painting with flyswatters since 2008.

Weirdo Goddess & Other Love Stories, new work by Alicia Byler

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply 106 W. Chesnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join curio. Gallery & creative Supply as we continue the celebration of our exhibition Weirdo Goddess & Other Love Stories by Alicia Byler. "It began on a sunny day in Mexico, February 2022. My shadow emerged in front of me, perfectly placed. And suddenly there she was in the clear water of the lagoon inviting […]

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Exhibit Opening: 717 Squared

Third Story 44 N. Christian St, Lancaster, PA, PA, United States

Celebrate with us as we open our first annual "717 Squared" exhibit!Featuring the work of more than 75 regional artists, this exhibit is made up entirely of 10x10 inch panels.Though the size is standard, the art is not; there is a wide variety of styles and mediums, including non-traditional materials, including glass and fiber.Come early […]

Gallery Opening: Echoes

Lancaster City Welcome Center 38 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA, United States

Lancaster Office of Promotion is proud to host Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's alumni show, "Echoes". Echoes is an exhibition that celebrates the creativity and innovation of Pennsylvania College of Art and Design alumni. Please join us for the exhibit's opening from 5-8 pm at the Welcome Center 2nd floor Art Gallery. Light refreshments […]

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Stephen Gambone: A Symphony of Color

David Lyall Home & Design 241 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Landscapes that tell a story on canvas; driven by emotion, inspired by music.A poet writes their story, I paint mine!

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First Friday Openhouse of Historic Renovated House

Little Haus 28 N Water Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Free Tour of the Little Haus, 28 N. Water StreetFirst Friday Nov. 1, 5:00-7:00 p.m.,Following a 14 month restoration of this historic Lancaster City home, circa. 1821. This landmark house is one of the best-known 1-1/2 story houses in Lancaster. Located at the corner of Water and Grant street, behind the Ware Center, many have […]

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Photography Exhibition by Juli Martin

The Framing Concept 328 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Take a Visual Journey Through the Lives of Those Living in the Plantations of La Romana, Dominican Republic.

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“Echoes”: Work by the alumni of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

Lancaster City Welcome Center 38 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA, United States

We are excited to present Echoes, an exhibition that celebrates the creativity and innovation of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design alumni. This event highlights the remarkable talent nurtured by our institution and underscores its profound influence on contemporary art practices. Echoes artists include:Steven Colicchio ’22, Illustration; Alyssa Cross ’12, Fine Art; CJ Crossett ’14, […]

Exhibition: “Monologues of Being Seen”

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Main Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) is excited to announce the return of artists Andrea N. Baldwin, Sangyoon Lee, and Heidi Henderson with Monologues of Being Seen. The exhibition will be open 5-8 pm on Nov. 1 for First Friday visitors. The group of artists visited PCA&D during the Spring […]

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Organic Reflections: For All the Saints

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Organist Larry Hershey will play a free 30 minute concert, “For All the Saints” on the majestic Hill Byrne Christiansen Memorial Organ at 8 PM on First Friday, November 1, in the historic 1854 First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program includes "Rejoice in Celebration of St. Michael" by Grimoaldo […]

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Recurring

First Friday in Lancaster City

Lancaster City Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster City's monthly celebration of arts and culture! Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture. Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.

Holiday Ornament Pop-Up

Third Story Art 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Stop in Third Story during First Friday to discover one-of-a-kind artisan ornaments, gifts and original art.

Deck the Walls with the Gift of Art!

Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Begin the holiday spirit and join Lancaster artist, Lisa Troupe, for a holiday open house weekend exhibit of her vibrant expressionist, landscape oil paintings during Downtown Lancaster’s First Friday December 6th, 5-8pm, Saturday, December 7th 10am-4pm, & Sunday, December 8th 12-4pm and by appointment during the month of December.

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