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.

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 be judged first at the regional level here in Lancaster, with the winning works moving on to the national competition.

School Districts on view at the Lancaster Museum of Art: Cocalico, Ephrata Area, Hempfield, Homeschool students, Lampeter-Strasburg, Linden Hall, Manheim Central, Manheim Township, Penn Manor, School District of Lancaster, Solanco, and Warwick.

School Districts on view at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (204 N Prince Street, Lancaster): Conestoga Valley, Donegal, Garden Spot, Lancaster Catholic, Lancaster Country Day, and Lancaster Mennonite, Stone Independent.

The minimalist work of Mike Witmer emphasizes the interplay of color and light. Featuring recent work by the artist, this exhibition invites you to contemplate the subtlety of the canvas’ surface as it interacts with the existing light and shadow in the room. Inspired by Josef Albers, Witmer’s paint application and manipulation of the physical structure of the canvas examines the notions of color theory.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 1 from 5 - 8 pm!

This special exhibition features selected Breath and Spin series paintings completed over the last four years by Lancaster-based artist Jerome Hershey. These abstract compositions are meticulously layered with color and rhythmic patterns to reflect Hershey's personal experiences and desire to pursue the greater good. Hershey has actively painted in his downtown studio and exhibited in Lancaster and beyond since 1972.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 1 from 5 - 8 pm!