Annual Sponsors for 2011/2012: 
Auntie Anne's, CH&E, Lancaster Arts Hotel, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management, Select Security, UGI

ARTWORK

May Listings

Allen Miller Arts
117 E. Chestnut St.
Featuring the film "YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip" that consists of short videos about a year-long eco-expedition through all 50 states. Showcasing paintings on large canvases in abstract expressionist and classic modern style by Kevin Miller and Robert Allen. Plus, whimsical wooden furniture by Robert Allen and  "junk art" made from cast-off household items, natural objects and standard art supplies.

Annex 24 Gallery*
24 W. Walnut St.
Exhibition of works by various mixed media artists, photographers and painters with a highlight of an interactive Faerie World.

Art & Glassworks*
319 N.Queen St.
American glass, stained glass and art pottery.  Live music by the Jack Roberts Band, 7-10pm.

Art Studios in the Keppel Building
329 N. Queen St.
Numerous artist studios open by chance, including Smith/LaVia Studio, 2nd fl.

Artisans Gallery
114 N. Prince St.
Featuring mixed media art by Reed Dixon, known for his non-traditional style and color pallet. Meet the artist.

Arts Hotel Gallery*
Lancaster Arts Hotel, 300 Harrisburg Ave.
1) Watercolors of rural and town landscapes with picturesque skies by Mark Workman, Arts Hotel Gallery.
2) Spirit Wolf: Showcasing 3D works by Native American artist Kevin Bedgood, Blanch Nevins Breakfast Room.
3) Acrylic abstract paintings with an interplay of color and geometric shapes by Walter Diehl, John J. Jeffries restaurant.

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER*
342 N. Queen St., rear
Home to 35+ artisans, who produce vintage, recycled and handmade goods, and the Salvage Chic line of architectural salvage, recycled furniture and home accessories. The Heritage Press Museum will offer visitors the chance to assemble individual letters, ink them and use a press.

Chestnut House*
25 W. King St.
Presenting a wide selection of American contemporary craft art.

Christiane David Gallery
112 N. Prince St.
Soul of the Horse: Showcasing Christiane David's paintings of horses, capturing their strength, beauty and intense emotion through her use of color and impressionistic style.  Meet the artist.

CityFolk
146 N. Prince St.
The Secret Life of Eggs: Kathleen Stoltzfus's works present a new, whimsical look at eggs, as if they occupy their own world. Meet the artist.

D&J Scott Galleries
323 N. Queen St.
Celebrating Mothers with Flowers: Featuring colored pencil work by Margrit Schmidtke, oil painting by Sian Hua Wang and works in water by  Leona Kathryn Cauley.

David the Goldsmith*
45 N. Market St.
Photographing God's Canvas: Featuring nature photography by Melanie Hummer with an emphasis on scenes from the Chesapeake Bay and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Acoustic classic and contemporary rock and pop music by Lancaster band Reach for the Sun:  Kim Ludewig, Chip Trautman, and Nate and Steve Diehl. 6-8 pm.

Demuth Museum
120 E. King St.
A Moment in Time: The Paintings of Hubert J. FitzGerald: Explores the impact of FitzGerald's artistic life on his day job creating floor tiles for Armstrong.

DogStar Books & Gallery*
401 W. Lemon St.
Large and Small Paintings: Featuring oil paintings by Mike Witmer, large in scale but surprisingly lyrical and intimate, along with smaller paintings.

Edwin P. Huddle Photography
122 E. Chestnut St.
Fine art photography, photo décor, and commissioned portraits.

Exhibit 110
110 E. King St.
Presenting paintings by Claire Giblin featuring the "Prayer Flag" series, Fine Art Photography by Sherry Dewald, paintings by Gail Grey and paintings by Velma and Renny Magill. Open 5:30-8 pm.

Framing Concept
328 N. Queen St.
Paint the Town Red: Featuring original oil paintings with a focus on simple subjects by Sharon Willet. Meet the artist.

Franz Fox Studios and Gallery
136 N. Prince St.
Showcasing landscape paintings by Franz Fox.

Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery 
142 N. Prince St.
Paintings and sculptures by Freiman Stoltzfus.  6-9pm

Fulton Theatre*
12 N. Prince St.
August: Osage County: This dark comic drama, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and five Tony awards, explores the unspoken secrets that haunt the Westons, a dysfunctional extended family in rural Oklahoma.

Gail Gray Studio
34 ½ N. Queen St..
Open studio with works in progress, 5:30-8pm.

Gallery360
Tellus360, 24 E. King St.
In Search of Lost Time: A photography installation by Joshua White with works that use historical photo processes and sculptural techniques to explore memories and the struggle to prevent memories from fading. Meet the artist. 6-9 pm.

Gallery on Market
15 W. King St.
Spring Birds, Flowers and Herbs: Hand painted bowls and shutters and period reproduction furniture by Cindy Schlosser and Joel Bare. Live music by Levi Schlosser and Melanie Seigrist. Meet the artists, 5:30-9:30 pm.

[KIDS] Hammel Associates Architects*
25 E. Grant St., Suite 102
LEGO Building Party VI: Build with LEGO Architecture Series models (for teens), including the recently released Sydney Opera House, or free-style for younger children with over 10,000 bricks and pieces.  See the LEGO electric train. 5-8:30 pm.

Isadore Gallery
228 N. Prince St.
Figuration: A husband/wife show featuring Mariko Swisher's one-of-a-kind ceramics glazed in finely patterned geometric designs, flowing organic lines and color along with Charles Swisher's landscape and figurative paintings that convey the formal character of his subjects in a direct manner. Meet the artists.

j. a. sharp Custom Jeweler
322 N. Queen St.
Cityscape: Escape to some of the country's most exciting cities with Michael Miville's photo collection. Also featuring handcrafted custom designs in precious stones and metals by Jude Sharp. Meet the artists. 5-8 pm.

[NEW] J. Scott Wolf Studio & Gallery
113 N. Water St.
Featuring J. Scott Wolf's new paintings of Lancaster County filled with light, color and drama.

Jerome Hershey
34 ½ N. Queen St..
Word-based, color-oriented abstract paintings by one of the area's leading artists, celebrating 30 years at this location.  Studio open by appointment.

Julia Swartz Gallery
17 N. Prince St., 2nd fl.
Spring Fever: New paintings of birds and spring flowers. Meet the artist. 5-9:30 pm.

Kalargyros & Herr Gallery
112 W. Orange St.
Hand-blown and hand-sculpted glass by Despina Kalargyros. Oil paintings of various subjects by Carol Herr. Downtown home of the Lancaster County Art Association, a professional 2-D and 3-D artists group.

Kathleen Abel Studio
309 E. Chestnut St.
Shallow-relief paper sculptures in a variety of styles and subjects by Kathleen Abel, 3-5 pm. Meet the artist.

Kevin Lehman's Pottery*
560 S. Prince St.
Open Studio: Ceramic and glass artwork by 14 artists.  Glass-blowing demonstrations and open wheel throwing.  Try using a potter's wheel for free.  5-8pm.

Keystone Art & Culture Center
420 Pearl St.
Open First Friday from 5- 8 pm.

LancasterHistory.org*
4 W. King St.
Headquarters, library and gallery open 6-8pm.

[KIDS] Lancaster Creative Reuse
Stahr Center, 438 N. Queen St., LL
Free arts-and-craft activity with recycled materials.

Lancaster Galleries
34 N. Water St.
Turkiye - A Mystical Journey:  The abstract paintings and collages of Neil Dreibelbis are inspired by the colors, emotions, forms, history and the people of Turkiye (Turkey) and the Byzantine Empire.  Celebrating 50 years of painting, the artist brings this far away place to us in a mystical display of color and surface.

Lancaster Literary Guild
113 N. Lime St.
Exhibit honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of American writer Edith Wharton whose novel The Age of Innocence received a Pulitzer Prize in 1920. The exhibit presents her biographical information through photographs, letters and literary work.

Lancaster Museum of Art*
135 N. Lime St.
Spring Artisan Market Preview Party: A chance to preview and purchase items from over 20 vendors before the general public. Beverages, lite fare and live music. TICKETS: $35 - museum members; $40 - non-members. 

[KIDS] Lancaster Public Library*
125 N. Duke St.
Time For Tea: Featuring watercolor and ink pieces by Aaron Beitzel.  Each one tells a story through cartoon-like strong character poses and exaggeration. Meet the artist. 5:30-8 pm.

Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum*
37 N. Market St.
Collection of authentic Lancaster County Amish quilts displayed in a Beaux Arts building.

LaPorte Jewelers Art Gallery*
645 Harrisburg Ave.
Featuring paintings and metal sculptures by local artist Ben DeLuca. Meet the artist. 6-8 pm.

Liz Hess Gallery*
140 N. Prince St.
Original watercolors, oils, pastels, and acrylics by Liz Hess.

Mio Studio Gallery
144 N. Prince St.
Fashion-forward contemporary jewelry in wood, silver and aluminum, designed and made in Lancaster City.  Sculptures in reclaimed wood by Mayra Orama Muniz and paintings by Erica Millner adorn the walls.

Mommalicious/My Aunt Debbie*
310 N. Queen St.
Locally Stitched: Creatively crafted clothing and hair accessories stitched by local designers Juli Bush of Handmades and Jen Hartman of Peachy Tuesday. Meet the artists.

Mulberry Art Studios*
19-21 N. Mulberry St.
All Over the Place: Offers artwork ranging from realistic to abstract by two artists with very diverse backgrounds, award-winning Susan Stephan Foster of Pittsburgh and Theo Robinson of Lancaster. Meet the artists. 5- 8 pm.
Author Extravaganza: Featuring fiction and poetry from the Elizabethtown Writers Group, 5-8pm.

New Beginnings Gallery at Hager,*
25 W. King St.
Asian art and bonsai.

Nick Gould Photography
104 W. Chestnut St., 2nd fl.
Fine art photography and portraits.

[KIDS] North Museum of Natural History and Science
400 College Ave
1) Bugs...Outside the Box: Featuring larger-than-life insect sculptures that are not just scientifically accurate but also works of art -- a butterfly with a five-foot wing span, a beetle with jaws as large as a human leg, and many more magnified (mini) beasts.
2) Wicked Bugs: Focuses on insects that have wreaked havoc on human civilization throughout history.

OperaLancaster
Franklin & Marshall College, Roschel Performing Arts Center
Madama Butterfly: The story of tragic love between a Japanese geisha and an American naval officer, featuring some of Puccini's most compelling music.

Page 4 Art Boutique
240 N. Arch St.
The Face of Love: A collection of new works by Scott Grove. Meet the artist. 3- 9 pm.

The Painted Desert Gallery
227 N. Duke St.
A Delicate Balance: Photographs from Death Valley by David Nutter and mixed media collages by Carol Emerson.

Parrot Gallery*
328 W. Orange St.
Contemporary Craft: Featuring a variety of craft media, including clay, fiber and sculptural furniture, by two emerging artists -- Kate Landis and Rachel M. H. Lehman. 6-9 pm.

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design*
204 N. Prince St. 
PCA&D Senior Show: Featuring the best of the best -- one piece of artwork by each member of the Class of 2012. Dozens of works represent a variety of media and styles, including illustration, graphic design, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, animation and multi-media. The exhibit is the culmination of four years of hard work. Meet some of the artists.

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen*
252 N. Prince St.
Garden Party: Handmade fine craft for the home, garden and you.  All works created one-by-one by over 75 local and regional craftspeople. Featuring crafts by Mike Patterson, Juleann Benkoski, Sara Meadows and Jim Shott. Meet the artists.

Phillips Museum*
Franklin & Marshall College, Steinman College Center
1) Outside In: Documentary Portraits of Resettled Refugees: Student video project by Jeremy Moss.
2) Deconstructing the Human Form: Paintings and drawings that explore the inner workings of the human body by student Dan Deibler.
3) All Student Juried Exhibition
4) Senior Art Majors Exhibition

Red Raven Art Co.
138 N. Prince St.
Featured artists: Art Harrington-New Directions in Texture, Matt Chambers-A Car on the Road, Eric Diehl-Auto-Paint, USA. Highlight artist: Lee Lovett. Emerging artist: David Lever.

Simplicity Art Gallery
150 N. Prince St.
Unity: Presenting Lynn Hathy's one-of-a-kind vintage costumed painted antiques. Joan Austin presents her work using bee's wax and fabric to formulate textured pieces on wax canvas. Alice Schwagner uses life's personal journey to guide your eye through energy with vibrant blends of mixed media.

Skyler Blu Decorative Arts & Antiques
114 W. Orange St.
Featuring paintings of Lancaster scenes by Arlene Fisher, wood work by Mike Freitag, antique furniture and more.

Strawberry & Co.
11 W. King St.
Brilliant Watercolors by Bertie Brown: Explore the vivid watercolors of Bertie Brown with subjects ranging from glowing flowers to melodic trumpets. Open until 8pm.

Theater of the Seventh Sister
438 N. Queen St.
Spoken Word Festival: Word Play X.  For the tenth year, local poets and storytellers gather to lift their words off the page and let them resonate on the stage. May 5 & 6 only!

Todd Snader's Gallery
27 E. Lemon St.
Gallery features an eclectic collection of artwork by Todd Snader, unique collectables, and pictures and memorabilia of old time Lancaster. Open until 8pm.

Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy
214 W. Grant St., 2nd Floor
Open House: Observe class sessions in ballet, modern and hip hop. 5-8 pm.

[KIDS] The Ware Center*
Millersville University Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St.
1) BFA Student Exhibit: Featuring works in all media of MU Dept of Art & Design graduating seniors.
2) Millersville University Orchestra concert featuring violinists Vera Volchansky and Vitaly Volchansky, 7:30pm.
3) Lobby Music: Live jazzy folk music by Adam Blessing, 6-8pm.

Water Street Bindery
28 N. Water St.
Open studio - learn about the art of fine leather bookbinding and repair of antiquarian books.

[KIDS] Winding Way Books at Gallery Row
106 W. Chestnut St., LL
Hands-free painting with Dave Nolt. 6- 8:30 pm.

 *Wheelchair Accessible