April 28, 2024

Opening Reception – Drawing on the Susquehanna: Four Centuries of Artistic Inspiration and Commerce

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This special exhibit curated by artist Rob Evans includes over 60 works and examines the influence of the Susquehanna River as an artistic muse and commercial driver for prominent American artists. These artists worked in a diverse range of media often experimenting with some of the newest technologies of the day including wood, copper and […]

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60th Annual Community Art Exhibition

Lancaster Museum of Art 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The annual Community Art Exhibition celebrates the vast amount of artistic talent found throughout Lancaster County. Artworks by local artists are eligible for First, Second, and Third Place Awards; People’s Choice Award; and this year, a special 60th Anniversary Purchase Award. Special thanks to this year's awards juror, Katharine Overgaard! This year, 118 works by […]

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Drawing on the Susquehanna: Four Centuries of Artistic Inspiration and Commerce

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This special exhibit curated by artist Rob Evans includes over 60 works and examines the influence of the Susquehanna River as an artistic muse and commercial driver for prominent American artists. These artists worked in a diverse range of media often experimenting with some of the newest technologies of the day including wood, copper and […]

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Strictly Functional Pottery National

Lancaster Museum of Art 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Since its founding in 1993, Strictly Functional Pottery National (SFPN) has been recognized as one of the top ceramic exhibitions in the country. The first of its kind, SFPN provides an opportunity for functional pots to receive a much deserved spotlight. Every year, SFPN proudly features some of the most talented ceramic artists from across […]

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Drawing on the Susquehanna: Four Centuries of Artistic Inspiration and Commerce

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This special exhibit curated by artist Rob Evans includes over 60 works and examines the influence of the Susquehanna River as an artistic muse and commercial driver for prominent American artists. These artists worked in a diverse range of media often experimenting with some of the newest technologies of the day including wood, copper and […]

Admission By Donation

David Brumbach: Fields of Vision

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This special exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of beloved Lancaster artist David Brumbach’s death and recognizes National Diabetes Month, providing a glimpse into Brumbach’s later years and how the effects of diabetes impacted his artwork. Highlights include several of Brumbach’s Star Barn paintings and works from his Masks series, along with interpretation and ephemera that […]

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‘David Brumbach: Fields of Vision’ and ‘From the Archives: Demuth Firefighting Collection’

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

On the first floor of the Demuth Museum, 'David Brumbach: Fields of Vision' commemorates the 30th anniversary of beloved Lancaster artist David Brumbach’s death and recognizes National Diabetes Month, providing a glimpse into Brumbach’s later years and how the effects of diabetes impacted his artwork. Highlights include several of Brumbach’s Star Barn paintings and works […]

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Trees Galore: Wooded Wonderland

Lancaster Museum of Art 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join us for a Wooded Wonderland at the Lancaster Museum of Art! Highlights of 'Trees Galore: Wooded Wonderland' include holiday-themed original artwork by Lancaster area artists available for bidding through silent auction, a holiday gift shop featuring local artists and businesses, and fun ornament crafts! Stop by for live music by the McCaskey High School […]

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In Consideration: the Fine Art Seniors of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design

Demuth Museum Auxiliary Galleries 116 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

A special one-weekend exhibition in the Demuth Museum Auxiliary Galleries, 'In Consideration' features a collection of work by eight Fine Art seniors at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Artists whose work is on display in the show include Cassie Carver-Peters, Parker Galen, Bee Grissinger, Emily Moyer, Cheyenne Nycz, Kelsie Reimer, Moselyn Sandy, and […]

Holiday Extravaganza

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

On December 8th, Lancaster City’s Welcome Center will partner with Lancaster Recreation Commission, the Center for Creative Exploration at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Demuth Foundation, and more to host a Holiday Extravaganza at the Lancaster City Welcome Center. The evening will include a free screening of the holiday classic How the Grinch Stole […]

Free

Art Revamped: Instruments Repurposed & Art for Justice: Songs for Justice Album Artwork

Lancaster Museum of Art 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

In partnership with Music for Everyone (MFE), Art Revamped features the work of four local visual artists recycling broken instruments into artwork. MFE repairs instruments for local schools' music programs and when instruments are beyond repair, they donate them to local artists to create new works of art. This exhibit highlights the connections between the […]

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21st Annual Art in a Box Exhibition

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The 21st Annual Art-in-a-Box exhibition features student artworks from local schools and the Demuth School of Art program which teaches these aspiring artists about Charles Demuth’s pioneering artwork and life in Lancaster. View pieces inspired by Demuth’s Precisionism, Poster Portraits, watercolors, and more!

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Vinyl Record Painting

Lancaster Museum of Art 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join us for vinyl painting during First Friday at the Lancaster Museum of Art! We will be using acrylic paint on vinyl records to create meditative mandalas, creative designs, or an art piece you really want to try! Paint, records, and sample patterns and designs will be provided. No experience necessary!

Free - Donations Accepted

Scholastic Art Awards & Lancaster County Young Artists Awards Exhibitions

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join us at the Demuth Museum and Lancaster Museum of Art to view over 400 student artworks from 20 schools in 16 districts across Lancaster County! The Scholastic Art Awards is the first level of a national art competition, open to students grades 7 through 12. Exceptional works of art are submitted by students to […]

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Demuth Invitational: Portraiture Through Artists’ Eyes

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Like many artists, throughout his lifetime Charles Demuth explored portraiture. His subjects ranged widely from friends and family to fictional characters in his literary illustrations, and his style included representational works and his pioneering poster portraits conveying likenesses in an abstract concept. For the 2023 Demuth Invitational exhibition, more than 60 local artists submitted work […]

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