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

 
ARTWORK

March Listings

Allen Miller Arts
117 E. Chestnut St.
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.
The Pulse of Mixed Media: Mixed media exhibit highlighting the works of Loryn Spangler-Jones, who will be included in a book by New York City artist and author Seth Apter. Also featuring multiple new works by several emerging and professional artists.

Argentine Tango Club of Lancaster
19 E. King St.
Practilonga: Free beginner class open to the public from 6-7 pm. Free Argentine Tango Social dance from 7-10 pm.
 
Art & Glassworks*
319 N.Queen St.
American glass, stained glass and art pottery.  Open until 10pm.

Art Studios in the Keppel Building
329 N. Queen St.
Smith/LaVia Studio, 2nd fl: Wood and acrylic works by Mychal LaVia and photos by Tim Smith. Numerous other studios also open.

Artisans Gallery
114 N. Prince St.
Exhibit featuring fused and mosaic glass artist Linda Billet  and Al Fox's decorative wood turnings. Exhibit runs through March 31.

Arts Hotel Gallery*
Lancaster Arts Hotel, 300 Harrisburg Ave.
Spirit Wolf: Showcasing Native American artist Kevin Bedgood who has explored the possibility of the lathe as well as 3-D wall hangings. Blanche Nevin Room: Impressionistic oil landscapes of rural Lancaster County and the Susquehanna by John L. Lehman. John J. Jeffries Restaurant: Acrylic abstract paintings with an interplay of color and geometric shapes by Walter Diehl.

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER*
342 N. Queen St., rear
One-of-a-kind items by over 30 artisans as well as Salvage Chic line of architectural salvage, recycled furniture and accessories. 6-9pm.

Chestnut House*
25 W. King St.
American contemporary craft art.

Christiane David Gallery
112 N. Prince St.
Flowers of Flanders Fields: Artwork by Christiane David shows the vibrant flowers that became a symbol of hope and love during WWI in Belgium. Exhibit runs through March 31.

CityFolk
146 N. Prince St.
Traditional and contemporary folk art by leading folk artists and crafts people.

Cross Keys Coffee and Teas*
34 N. Queen St.

D&J Scott Galleries
323 N. Queen St.
Niko Chocheli's World of Fantasy: Currently residing in Bucks County, Niko Chocheli is one of the foremost artists to emerge from the Republic of Georgia.  Delightful animals and historic figures inhabit fantastic landscapes in Niko Chocheli's fantasy art.  The artist's love for animals, history and storytelling is apparent as he presents all of these subjects in a way that surprises and enchants the viewer.

David the Goldsmith*
45 N. Market St.

Demuth Museum
120 E. King St.
Demuth Focus Exhibit: Not open during First Friday hours.

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

Exhibit 110
110 E. King St.
New Works: Presenting new paintings by Claire Giblin featuring the "Prayer Flag" series. This is the last month for 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.
Featuring photography by Peg Harper of Alaska, Australia, Fiji, Kenya and many other countries. Exhibit runs through March 31.

Franz Fox Studios and Gallery
136 N. Prince St.
Franz Fox's lastest painting, "Peace" will be featured accompanied by 300 limited edition prints.

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

Fresco Green Scene
114 W. Chestnut St.
Collages by Janette Toth.

Gallery360*
Tellus360, 25 E. King St.
Remnants and Residue: Featuring Travis Markel's abstract photographs inspired by post-industrial ruins of towns and cities. Meet the artist. 5- 10 pm.

Gallery on Market
15 W. King St.
Quilt paintings in wooden bowls and on antique panels, shutters and other antiquing finds. All bowls are food safe and hand washable. Live music and meet the artist, 5-9:30 pm.

HMB Designs
154 N. Prince St.

Isadore Gallery
228 N. Prince St.
Featuring new landscape paintings by Elizabethtown College Fine Arts professor Aaron Brooks.

j. a. sharp Custom Jeweler
322 N. Queen St.
Handcrafted custom designs in precious stones and metals crafted by Jude Sharp. 5- 8 pm.

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.
Ireland, Forty Shades of Green: A new series of over 20 paintings of Ireland, by Julia Swartz, inspired by a recent trip. Meet the artist. 5- 9:30 pm.

Kalargyros Gallery & Glass Studio
112 W. Orange St.
Oil paintings of various subjects by Carol Herr, along with hand-blown and hand-sculpted art glass pieces by Despina Kalargyros.  Meet the artists.

Kathleen Abel Studio
309 E. Chestnut St.
Shallow-relief paper sculptures in a variety of styles and subjects by Kathleen Abel, 3-7pm. 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

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

Lancaster Dramatists' Platform
Fulton Theatre Education Building, 24 N. Prince St.
New Play Readings: As First Friday winds down, join the Platform for a presentation of new short plays by local playwrights Erich Goldstein, John Rohrkemper and Nelly Torres.  Performed as readings with scripts in hand by local actors.

Lancaster Galleries
34 N. Water St.

Lancaster Literary Guild
113 N. Lime St.
Exhibit honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edith Wharton whose novel The Age of Innocence received a Pulitzer Prize in 1920. The exhibit will feature some of the author's personal letters.

Lancaster Museum of Art*
135 N. Lime St.
Scholastic Art Awards: Featuring artists from Lancaster County Schools grades 7-12. A presentation of awards will take place and the award-winning artwork will be displayed. 5- 8 pm.

[KIDS] Lancaster Public Library*
125 N. Duke St.
Featuring Congressman Joseph Pitts' original oil paintings, pencil sketches, sculptures and wood carvings. Meet the artist. Stories, art activities, face painting, trivia contest and games will be on hand to celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America month. 5:30- 8 pm.

LaPorte Jewelers Art Gallery*
645 Harrisburg Ave.
Featuring photographer Fred Albright's landscape and abstract portraits. 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.
Sculptural jewelry in exotic woods, sculptures in reclaimed wood by Mayra Orama Muniz and Erica Millner.

Mommalicious/My Aunt Debbie*
310 N. Queen St.
50 local fashion and accessories designers.

Mulberry Art Studios*
19-21 N. Mulberry St.
1) Karl Boltz Auction Preview
2) Lancaster County Young Artists Exhibit: Featuring Silver and Exhibition award winning artwork by local school districts, grades 7- 12.

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 only scientifically accurate but 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 Beasts: Focuses on insects that have wreaked havoc on human civilization throughout history.

Page 4 Art Boutique
240 N. Arch St.
An Early Spring: A collection of farm scenes in oil and acrylic by Mary Carmen and Eduardo Sancamillo. 3-9 pm.

Parrot Gallery*
328 W. Orange St.
Story Line of Time: Features works selected from the last 20 years by Lila Garber. She utilizes abstract and realistic forms of paintings, collages and shadow boxes. The exhibit shows the changing of natural surrondings over time, through her influence by camping trips and nature walks. Meet the artist.

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design*
204 N. Prince St. 
Main Gallery - Marc Burckhardt: Fables, Musicians and Natural Wonders. Whether it is a portrait of an iconic musician or a fantastically elongated cow, Burckhardt's paintings are the perfect combination of imagination and reality.  The Texas-based artist's distinctive style has been informed by Folk Art, Flemish paintings, Byzantine icons and American blues and country music.

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen*
252 N. Prince St.
Fine craft by over 75 local and regional craftspeople including: Bev Zimmerman, Christine Goldbeck, Juleann Benkoski and Cynthia Baker. Featuring female artists to celebrate women's history month. Everything 100% handmade. 

Phillips Museum*
Franklin & Marshall College, Steinman College Center
1) John Holmgren: Large format mixed media works. 
2) 2012 Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition: Diverse artwork created by current and retired faculty of the Department of Art & Art History.
3) Colors of Greece - the Art & Archaeology of Georg von Peschke: The first museum exhibition of the works of the late Georg von Peschke, an Austrian artist of the European modern art movement who adopted Greece as his home.
4) Napoleon Represente/Napoleon Represents: Ephemera, painting reproductions and furniture of the period.
 
Red Raven Art Co.
138 N. Prince St.
Celebrating Women Artists: Featuring works by Katheryn Scott Buxton, Gail Troutman and Patricia Wertz to celebrate women's history month. Highlight artist: Laura Luce. Emerging artist: Ekatrina Popova.

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 texture pieces on wax canvas. Alice Schwagner uses life's personal journey to guide your eye through energy with vibrant belnds of mix medium.

Skyler Blu Decorative Arts & Antiques
114 W. Orange St.
Showcase of works by local artists including Constantine Kermes, John Walls, Leda "Bella" Garrido and Mike Freitag. Special exhibit of American and Lancaster County political items.

Strawberry & Co.
11 W. King St.
Judy Orcutt: Presenting calligraphy and pressed flower designs celebrating life and beauty. All local pressed flowers, home-made colored calligraphy inks and Giclee prints of original art.

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

[KIDS] The Ware Center*
Millersville University Lancaster, 42 N. Prince St.
1) Lancaster County Young Artists Exhibit: An exhibit of 1,016 works chosen from almost every school in the county, grades 7-12. The Gold and Special Awards winners are displayed. Meet the artists. 6- 8 pm.
2) Millersville University Artista Guitar Trio: Members of the Millersville Guitar Ensemble who are hand-selected by music faculty member, Marcia Englar, to study and perform challenging music literature with her. Meet the artists. 6- 8 pm.

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

West End Art Gallery
West End Mennonite Church, 20 N. Charlotte St.
Expressions of the Soul: Live music by Ben Rothermel and various local artists. Meet the artists. Art activity for all ages. 6- 9 pm.

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

 *Wheelchair Accessible