Trees Galore: Sleigh Ride Together With You

November 17 - December 17, 2023

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!

New Works from the Echo Valley Art Group

November 17 - December 17, 2023

The esteemed Echo Valley Art Group exhibited 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. 

Strictly Functional Pottery National

September 23 - November 4, 2023

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.

61st Annual Community Art Exhibition

July 22 - September 10, 2023

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!

SOULS SHOT PORTRAIT PROJECT

June 3 - July 9, 2023

This traveling exhibition features portraits of 18 individuals lost to gun violence. The Souls Shot Portrait Project began in Philadelphia and their mission is to bring attention to and memorialize the lives lost and tragically altered due to gun violence. The organization pairs artists with families or friends of gun violence victims for the artists to learn about the lives their loved ones lived and the legacy they've left. Artists then create unique portraits to honor the individuals lost. Souls Shot is grateful to be able to continue their mission in other parts of the state through this special exhibit. 

THEN & NOW: Lancaster Through The Lens | The Work of Shelby Wormley & Jim Yescalis

May 6 - July 9, 2023

This exhibition pairs photography from two Lancaster-based artists, exploring everyday moments in city life. Through portraiture, the artists capture the people they meet and their stories in captivating light. With a shared medium, Wormley's and Yescalis' work reflects how our environment and culture change and yet remain perpetual.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by an anonymous donor.

Scholastic Art Awards & Lancaster County Young Artists

March 11 - April 23, 2023

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.

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.

Art for Justice: Songs for Justice Album Artwork

January 13 - February 26, 2023

Art for Justice is a special exhibition featuring original album cover artwork created for Music for Everyone's (MFE) Songs for Justice program. Songs for Justice is a multi-year project featuring music, art, spoken word poetry, graphic design, and historical analysis to stimulate dialogue, healing, and change in our community. Each record features various artists, leaders, events and narratives around an array of civil and human rights causes and issues. Seven artists and album covers are included in this show and more albums are in development. 

Art Revamped: Instruments REpurposed

January 13 - February 26, 2023

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 visual arts and music in a playful way.