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Established in 1787, Franklin & Marshall College is one of America's leading liberal arts colleges, attracting more than 2,200 students to Lancaster from across the U.S. and more than 40 countries.
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Backstage
Gallery 141, 113 N. Water St.
David Harris photography, Julien Guibreateau paintings, and Cassie Tarr small paintings. Featured artists present. Music by Emily Yanek, keyboards and vocals. 5-9:30 pm.
Kalargyros Gallery & Glass Studio,
112 W. Orange St.
New oil- on -canvas paintings by Ashleigh Leiter.
Lancaster Galleries, 34 N. Water St.
Window to the Aegean: Peter Calaboyias sculptures and paintings inspired by the Aegean Sea.
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Page 4 Art Boutique, 240 N. Arch St.
This Side of the Horizon: New oil and acrylic paintings by Mary Carmen. New marble and fiber-art sculptures by Ida-Mae Wassell. Also works by watercolorist Patricia Kline and glass sculptor Wakin Torez. Open until 9:30pm.
Water Street Bindery, 28 N. Water St.
Open studio - fine leather bookbinding and repair of antiquarian books.
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Gallery Row
Christiane David Gallery*
142 N. Prince St.
To Live: Art Will Save the World. Enter a swirl of poppies and words as Christiane David along with Melissa Greene of Write from the Heart and her student/poet Mary Frances Gallagher share colorful conversations about their faith in art as a way to heal our world. 6-9pm.
CityFolk, 146 N. Prince St.
Contemporary and traditional American folk art.
DreamsCollide Studios, 7 S. Prince St.
Collection of works by the gallery's artists.
Fulton Theatre,* 12 N. Prince St.
Spamalot: A musical based on the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 8pm
Spamalot Cast Cabaret : A fun fundraiser following the First Friday performance (about 11pm).
Historic Preservation Trust
Sehner-Elliot Von Hess House,
123 N. Prince St.
Celebrating the release of Lancaster County Reflections by renowned local author and photographer Scott Bucher. Book signing in the garden.
The Infantree Gallery
21 N. Prince St., 4th fl.
Featuring traditionally handmade prints from the Pittsburgh printmaking collective Tugboat. Using collaboration to produce traditionally made prints of oil-based inks into fine archival cotton paper.
Isadore Gallery, 228 N. Prince St.
Landscape, still life and figurative watercolors by award-winning local artist Denny Bond and ceramic plates, vessels and jewelry by Pennsylvania artist Klara Borbas. Artist reception.
Julia Swartz Gallery
17 N. Prince St., 2nd fl.
Days Gone By: Julia's sepia-and-white paintings with the look of hand-painted photos from the past. Open until 9:30pm.
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Liz Hess Gallery,* 140 N. Prince St.
Ireland Calling: Just back from a painting trip to the Emerald Isle, artist Liz Hess unveils her newest red umbrella collection of original paintings featuring some of Ireland's most charming areas.
Pencilworks Studios & Gallery
154 N. Prince St.
Showcasing black-and-white and HDR photography by resident artist Carl Woerner. Open until 10pm.
Pennsylvania Arts Experience
114 N. Prince St.
Flora and Fauna: Fiber artist Sue Reno debuts work from her new series which examines in detail the animals and plants commonly encountered in Lancaster County.
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design*
204 N. Prince St.
The Mosaic Project Exhibition: Diane Edison & Jerry Pinkney. Featuring intense and realistic portraits by Diane Edison and illuminating and introspective illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. Both artists explore themes of individual discovery and cultural identity. Artist lectures Oct 1st at 10am and 1pm. Artist reception 5-8pm.
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen*
252 N. Prince St.
2nd Annual In the Kitchen: Fill your kitchen and cupboards with some of the 250+ items handmade by local craftsmen.
Red Raven Art Co., 138 N. Prince St.
Featured artists: Matt Chambers & Brad Stroman.
Highlight artist: David Stallings.
Simplicity Art Gallery, 150 N. Prince St.
Featuring the work of acclaimed artists Larry Poncho Brown, Karen Y. Buster, Thomas Russell 2nd, and Phillip Snead.
Studio 235, 235 N. Prince St., Suite 100
Exhibiting traditional Latvian national dress and translations by Intah Glah of works by Latvian writer Dzintars Kirsteins.
Winding Way Books at Gallery Row
106 W. Chestnut St., LL
Artist Dave Nolt paints hands free.
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Market District
Chestnut House,* 25 W. King St.
Assemblage and mixed media two- and three-dimensional compositions by Shirley Jackson. Artist in attendance.
Gail Gray Studio, 34 ½ N. Queen St.
Open studio with ongoing work by Gail Gray. 5-8pm.
Hammel Associates Architects
25 E. Grant St.
Talk to an Architect: For a fixed fee of $20, review your architectural design issues with a staff architect.
Historic building; fine art collection.
Heritage Center Museum,* 7 W. King St.
Amish of Lancaster County special exhibit and permanent collection on view.
Jerome Hershey
Cross Keys Coffee & Teas,* 34 N. Queen St.
Jerome Hershey - Giclee Prints: Lyrical abstract color work by this Lancaster artist. Original work in studio upstairs by appointment. 6-9pm.
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Lancaster County Planning Commission
150 N. Queen St.
Window display (along W. Chestnut St) showcasing the work of local craftspeople. Each work is a modern day expression of a historical craft tradition practiced in the county ranging from 18th c. furniture reproductions to redware pottery.
Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum*
37 N. Market St.
Family & Friends - Quilts and Their Connections: Featuring 19th century antique sampler quilts and permanent collection of Lancaster County Amish quilts. Free admission
Museum Store: Featuring Nancy Long with her Japanese textiles.
The New Beginning Gallery at Hager*, 25 W. King St.
Works by local and regional artists plus a variety of Asian artwork.
Strawberry & Co., 11 W. King St.
Showing the pen & ink, acrylic, and watercolor works of local artist Anne Fisher. 6-8pm.
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Musser Park
Demuth Museum, 120 E. King St.
A Kinship in Art: Charles Demuth and Georgia O'Keeffe. This exhibition explores the unique relationship between Charles Demuth and Georgia O'Keeffe in their common pursuit of artistic creation. 5-8pm
Edwin P. Huddle Photography
122 E. Chestnut St.
Fine art photography, photo décor, and commissioned portraits on display.
Exhibit 110, 110 E. King St.
Works by Kim Warshawsky, Sherry DeWald, Gail Gray, and Velma and Renny Magill. Artist reception 5:30-8pm.
Kathleen Abel Studio, 309 E. Chestnut St.
Shallow relief paper sculpture by Kathleen Abel, 5-8pm.
Lancaster Literary Guild, 113 N. Lime St.
Announcement of New Lancaster County Poet Laureate: Introduction and poetry reading begin at 7pm. Portraits: Women of Talent: Mixed media portraits of famous women, many of them writers, by Teri Traner. Reception 5-9pm.
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Lancaster Museum of Art,*
135 N. Lime St.
Seymour Remenick (1923-1999): A Survey of Paintings & Works on Paper. Open until 8pm.
[KIDS]Lancaster Public Library,*
125 N. Duke St.
Manga in America: East in the West. Presenting Rachael Distler's paintings, comics, and sketches, influenced by the Japanese manga style. Come dressed as your favorite anime or cartoon character. Activities for children and youth 5:30-8pm.
[KIDS] Latino Vision Association
Lancaster Elks Club, 219 N. Duke St.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a youth artwalk inside and outside the Elks club. Live music and refreshments.
Painted Desert Gallery, 227 N. Duke St.
(In)significant: Encaustic paintings and installation art focusing on the insignificant yet significant aspects of nature, by Lisa Gauker. Artist reception.
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South of King
Bethel Harambee Historical Service,* 512 E. Strawberry St.
Underground Railroad/Local African History Tour: Guided tours from 12:30 pm. Last tour at 3:30pm.
[SPECIAL EVENT] Holy Trinity Luteran Church, 31 S. Duke St.
Trinity Treasures Market: Offering fine art, crafts, antiques, primitives, silver, elegant jewelry, and other collectibles. Also, artisan craft vendors and refreshments. Fisher Parish House Auditorium, 6-9pm. Organ Recital by Dan Umholtz, well-known organist from Hershey Theatre, 7:00-7:30pm. Free parking for attendees behind the Parish House.
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Kevin Lehman's Pottery/Lancaster Creative Factory*
560 S. Prince St.
18th Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National: One of the top functional ceramic exhibitions in the country with over 100 beautiful pieces from 88 different artists. Lecture by Juror Bill van Gilder at 8pm. $15 donation for the opening reception.Oct 1st.
Keystone Art & Culture Center*
420 Pearl St.
Recent Work by Resident Artists: Dorothy Thayne - sculptural reliefs in bronze & plaster, George Mummert - sculptural plant forms, Kate Shelley - human form in photography and bronze, and Mike Tymon - works inspired by travels in Italy. Bronze pour at 7pm.
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Uptown
Annex 24 Gallery, 24 W. Walnut St.
Live Chainsaw wood carving by Dean Fox.
Art & Glassworks,* 319 N. Queen St.
Artistic mix of stained glass, American glass, and art pottery. Octavia performs in the courtyard, 7-10pm.
7-10pm.
Art Studios in the Keppel Building
329 N. Queen St.
Smith/LaVia Studio, 4th fl: Wood and acrylic works by Mychal LaVia and photos by Tim Smith. Numerous other studios also open.
BUiLDiNG CHARACTER*
342 N. Queen St., rear
Web 3.0: Artist Diana Thomas captures real spider webs, offering framed natural beauty. Plus works by McCaskey H.S. Art Club and the 30+ resident artisans. Music by The Historic.
The Candy Factory*
323 N. Queen St., rear
Gods & Monsters: A collection of over 40 works inspired by the show's title from Creative House of Lancaster (CHL) artists. Artist reception 6:30-9:30.
D & J Scott Galleries, 323 N. Queen St.
Surprise Portraits: Oil-on-canvas portraits by John Walls.
David the Goldsmith,* 15 W. Chestnut St.
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Flowers by Paulette, 258 N. Queen St.
Traditional landscape and still life oil paintings, full-size and miniature, by Meg Crnkovich. Artist reception.
Framing Concept, 328 N. Queen St.
Fantasy Landscapes : Recent mixed media works by Ray Wallace.
j. a. sharp Custom Jeweler
322 N. Queen St.
Aves: Mixed media collaged paintings on paper by Erica Millner. Based on the artist's past nomadic lifestyle experiences, the compositions are colorful layers of paper, acrylic and graphite.
[KIDS]Lancaster Creative Reuse
Stahr Performing Arts Center
438 N. Queen St., lower level
Free arts-and-craft activity with recycled materials.
Mommalicious/My Aunt Debbie*
310 N. Queen St.
This 'Ol Thing. Fibery and funky wearables by Emily Truman, are crocheted, knitted, or felted.
The Wiebners, Gallery & Studio
320 N. Queen St.
Photography by Joel and Rita Wiebner.
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West End
Arts Hotel Gallery*
Lancaster Arts Hotel, 300 Harrisburg Ave.
Wind Horse - Prayer for Peace: New works by Claire Giblin inspired by Tibetan prayer flags including monotypes on rice paper, acrylic works on paper and yupo, and acrylic big brush paintings on linen and synthetic silk.
[KIDS]Barrick Design Candles,
541 N. Mulberry St.
Gallery exhibit of Barrick candles and candle holders by various artists. Kids ages 6 to 12 may overdip and decorate their own candle. Free 5-8pm.
Gerhart Studios, 9 N. Pine St.
Hand-carved wood furniture, sculptures, and signs by Ted Gerhart.
[KIDS]Mulberry Art Studios,*
19-21 N. Mulberry St.
Colors of the Wind: Paintings, collages and silk banners by artist Pamela A. Jacques. Galactic Art: Artistic intergalactic voyage from artist Burt Aulisio. Kids Cookie Creation Station: Family-fun fund-raising event benefiting local nonprofit organization, Sweet Pea Project. Decorate your own cookie for $2. Artist reception 5-8pm.
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Parrot Gallery, 328 W. Orange St.
Three Movements in Bamboo: Bamboo and mixed-media assemblages, as a three-part memoir, integrate ancestral story with the spirituality of living/dying. Live music. 5:30-8:30pm.
Phillips Museum of Art*
Franklin & Marshall College, Steinman College Ctr.
First Friday with Bill Hutson: Featuring abstract works by Bill Hutson. Gallery talk by Hutson at 4:45pm followed by reception and open mic to honor the artist and his gift of his personal art collection to F&M College. Open until 6:30pm.
[KIDS]Veleska,* 348 W. Orange St.
Heads Up Lancaster students create and sell their own masterpieces using materials from Lancaster Creative Reuse.. Proceeds benefit Heads Up. Also featuring the beautiful pieces of guest jeweler SaSa. Open until 7 pm.
West End Art Gallery, 20 N. Charlotte St.
Dame Tus Ojos (Give Me Your Eyes): Melissa Engle speaks about her year teaching in Nicaragua and exhibits her phots along with those by her Nicaraguan students. 6-9:30pm.
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