Lancaster County Young Artists Awards
Mar
9
to Apr 7

Lancaster County Young Artists Awards

Schools & districts on view at the Lancaster Museum of Art: Solanco, Donegal, Hempfield, Lampeter-Strasburg, Linden Hall, Manheim Township, Penn Manor, Stone Independent, & Warwick

Schools & districts on view at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design: Cocalico, Conestoga Valley, Ephrata Area, Garden Spot, Lancaster Catholic, Lancaster Country Day, & Lancaster Mennonite

Lancaster County Young Artists is a regional competition that is open to any student, grades 7 through 12, attending school in a participating district or homeschooled. Categories include Apparel, Ceramics & Glass, Computer Art, Drawing, Fibers, Graphic Design, Jewelry & Metals, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Portfolio, Printmaking and Sculpture.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 8 from 5 - 8 pm!

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Selections from the Collection: Reflections of Lancaster
Apr
13
to Jun 9

Selections from the Collection: Reflections of Lancaster

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The people, places, and things that make up Lancaster's rich culture and heritage are highlighted through this special exhibit of 35+ works from the Lancaster Museum of Art's permanent collection. The paintings, photographs, and drawings featured examine the past and present agriculture, architecture, and community of our County. 

Image: Florence Starr Taylor, Barnyard Scene, 1972

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Stay Alive / Make Art / Lancaster
May
4
to Jun 9

Stay Alive / Make Art / Lancaster

Featuring the artwork of Berks County native Amos Lemon Burkhart, Stay Alive / Make Art is an interactive traveling exhibition that addresses adolescent mental health issues. Lemon Burkhart was a young artist who died as a result of drugs and alcohol in 2018. His multilayered, neon-colored works, dense with images and words paint a picture of his turbulent inner life.

Image: Amos Lemon Burkhart, Maneater, 2016

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Visions from the World of Ron Ettelman
Jan
13
to Feb 25

Visions from the World of Ron Ettelman

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This retrospective exhibit of artist Ron Ettelman's collage and assemblage pieces will offer a look into his process and approach to divining from within and turning ordinary found objects into playful, satirical, and provocative works. 

Image: Ron Ettelman, Studio Shots (Series) Chance Factory, collage

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Lancaster's Latest: Rising Artist Spotlight Featuring Aubrey Maurer & Callie Morton
Jan
13
to Feb 25

Lancaster's Latest: Rising Artist Spotlight Featuring Aubrey Maurer & Callie Morton

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An emerging artist exhibit showcasing both paintings and ceramics by recent Pennsylvania College of Art & Design graduates Aubrey Maurer and Callie Morton.

Our Lancaster’s Latest exhibition series is held in memory of artist Michael Tymon (1984-2019), whose work inspired many.

Images: Left - Aubrey Maurer, Crown of Thorns, ceramic (red clay, low fire, cone 6 with glaze), 2023; Right - Callie Morton, At Ease, 2023, oil on canvas

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Trees Galore: Sleigh Ride Together With You
Nov
17
to Dec 17

Trees Galore: Sleigh Ride Together With You

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We’re excited to bring festive fun to our galleries with this year’s Trees Galore theme, Sleigh Ride Together With You! Enjoy artwork donated by local artists available in a silent auction, our holiday gift shop, and seasonal decor throughout the museum that interprets the classic Sleigh Ride song. All proceeds from the silent auction support our exhibitions, educational programs, and operations!

Image: Michael Abel, Sleigh Ride, 2023

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New Works from the Echo Valley Art Group
Nov
17
to Dec 17

New Works from the Echo Valley Art Group

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The esteemed Echo Valley Art Group will exhibit new works from its 25 members, representing a wide variety of mediums and styles. Three new members will be exhibiting with the group for the first time in this show. 

Current members of the Echo Valley Art Group are Abby Rudisill, Ann DeLaurentis, Becky Blosser, Brant Schuller, Carol Morgan, Carol Toner Shane, Claire Giblin,  Daniel Burns, Dick Whitson, Debbie Sigel, Ellen Slupe, Jeff Geib, Jeremy Waak, Jim Gallagher, K.K. DePaul, Lou Schellenberg, Mariko Swisher, Marlin Bert, Matt Allyn Chapman, Milton D. Friedly,  Peg Richards, Richard Ressel, Rob Evans, Scott Cantrell, and Susan Gottlieb. 

The Echo Valley Art Group, established in 1945, is an organization limited to 25 professional artists of a broad range of ages and styles, working and creating in the Lancaster County area. Membership is by invitation, with artist selection based on their exhibition history, career development, participation in the arts community, and what they add to the group. EVAG meets monthly to discuss their work and current art events, and to organize their annual exhibit of new work and plan their annual auction where funds raised support art projects and programs in Lancaster. 

Image: Milt Friedly, Composition 12 - Twombly - Jungle, 2023, sand and mixed media

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Strictly Functional Pottery National
Sep
23
to Nov 4

Strictly Functional Pottery National

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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 the United States.

Image: Brooke Millecchia, Rectangular Jar, Finger Painted Series

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61st Annual Community Art Exhibition
Jul
22
to Sep 10

61st Annual Community Art Exhibition

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The 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, and the People’s Choice Award. This year’s exhibition features over 130 works by local artists. Special thanks to this year's awards juror, Rebecca Alban Hoffberger!

Image: Jim Yescalis, Saturday Shoppers E. King St., 1974, archival digital print, 61st Annual Community Art Exhibition 1st Place Winner

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