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Pysanky Artist Talk & Demonstration with Jennifer Domal Saturday, April 12 11:00AM-12:00 PM
2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Join Guest Artist Jennifer Domal as she speaks about the ancient art of Pysanky. Pysanky are
decorated eggs created using the beeswax resist (batik) technique. The word comes from the verb
“pysaty” which means “to write”.
These talismans have a long, rich history among the peoples of Eastern and Central Europe,
particularly Ukrainians and Poles. The intricate designs on real eggshells were originally written
as requests to gods and goddesses for health, love, wealth, and fertility.
Today, artists continue this tradition, using the same techniques and motifs to create new works
on blown eggshells. Their designs honor the past while engaging in dialogue with contemporary
artistic practice.
About the Artist:
Through the art of batik on natural eggshells, Jennifer Domal explores the intricate dialogue
between cultural heritage and historical decorative arts. Her work reinterprets traditional motifs
by writing them with designs drawn from textile patterns, architectural elements, illuminated
manuscripts, and period furniture, creating visual narratives that span centuries of craft tradition.
The disciplined process of applying melted beeswax and dye to eggshells creates layered depths
of color and pattern. Each artwork emerges through successive applications of wax and dye,
building complex structures that tell stories of artistic evolution and interchange. The curved
surface of the egg transforms conventional decorative patterns into dynamic three-dimensional
compositions.

“A Walk in the Woods”: A Musical Journey at Lancaster Art Vault April 10 th , 2025 5:30-8:00 PM
2025-04-10 16:30 - 19:00
Walk in the Woods is an immersive, three-part musical experience that invites the audience to
wander through the gallery, experiencing music as a natural counterpart to the art around them.
The performance balances composed structure with spontaneous improvisation. Musicians will
be positioned throughout the gallery, allowing the audience to move freely and experience the
music from different perspectives—much like walking through the woods and listening to the
surrounding sounds. As the audience strolls and explores the artwork, they will be enveloped in a
soundscape that flows naturally, intuitively responding to the space and environment.
More Info and Register at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

Live Model Figure Drawing at Lancaster Art Vault 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 6:00-9:00PM
2025-04-08 18:00 - 21:00
Join Lancaster Art Vault for a Figure Drawing session with a live model for beginner and
experienced artists (Adults 18+ only). Next Sessions: Tuesday April 8, April 22, May 13, May
27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22…
Sessions are uninstructed & artists must bring their own drawing/painting supplies. Tables and
easels are available. Each session is 3 hours and costs $20.
Sign ups and payment can be made at LancasterArtVault.com. Walk-ins welcome and payment
may be made via cash or card at the door.
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

Introduction to Paper Marbling with Robin Ashby Classes held April 5th or May 3rd 10:00AM-4:00PM
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00
Join LAV Resident Artist for a one-day workshop where you will learn paper marbling,
including its history, tools, and techniques. Participants will create 7-9 marbled papers through
hands-on practice. No experience is needed—just curiosity and creativity. Comfortable clothing
is recommended, and aprons and non-latex gloves will be provided for potential paint splashes.
$135/Person. All supplies included
(Class limited to 6 students)
More Info and Register at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

6x10B Drawing Invitational
2025-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
In October of 2023 we held an exhibition of drawings all focused around the use of the 6H pencil. Inspired by William de Kooning and his teachings at Black Mountain College in the 1950’s. We invited 10 artists to participate by creating original artworks all using the same materials. With this new exhibition we see the challenge re envisioned, and with it a new set of parameters for both the Artist and their Artwork. Here it is as presented yet again by curators Jeff Geib, Evan Kitson, Matt Chapman & Nicole Duquette:
Moved by the success and sheer enjoyment discovered in the 6H challenge, we have invited 6 artists to participate and have outfitted them with the same materials, the Faber Pitt Matte 10B, and the Mitsubishi Hi Uni 10B *, the same surface to work on **, and the same amount of time to develop an original work of art ***. In a sense still pulling from the thread of de Kooning, as he was inspired to teach using the lessons that had a great impact on him as a student. We have asked these 6 artists ,all educators, to look into their own teaching practice and pull a lesson that they ask their students to complete.
Participating Artists:
Matt Allyn Chapman
Dorothy Frey
Jeff Geib
Evan Kitson
Jason Ward
Zane York
Join us in the opening reception of the 6x10B exhibition on First Friday April 4th 5:00-8:00pm.

Let's Get Woolly - Free Community Event First Friday, April 4 th 5:30-8:00 PM
2025-04-04 16:30 - 19:00
Get Your Hands Woolly: Join Our Community Felting Project!
Ever wondered how a fluffy pile of sheep’s wool transforms into a cozy piece of fabric? Spoiler
alert: it involves soap, water, and a lot of fun! This April First Friday, we’re inviting YOU to be
part of this magical process at the Lancaster Art Vault.
You’ll get to dive into the felting process—literally! We’ll have pre-cut pieces of wool ready for
you to add your personal touch to our community design. Picture this: layers of soft wool laid out
like shingles on a roof, then doused with warm, soapy water. A little massaging here, some
squeezing there, and the fibers magically cling together, shrinking and transforming into a
vibrant piece of felt art.
Ellen Silberlicht, our newest resident artist (and wool-whisperer), will guide the process and
complete the final felting magic. The finished masterpiece will be unveiled during May’s First
Friday, just in time for the ARTWALK weekend extravaganza!
More Info at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

Summer First Friday Artisan Markets First Fridays May – October 5:00-8:00 PM
2025-04-04 16:00 - 19:00
Artists, Crafters, Artisans and Visitors – Join in the First Friday celebrations at Lancaster Art
Vault!
We will be hosting a Artisan Market every First Friday from May-October, 2025 outside, under
the eaves of the building from 5-8PM. Stop by and shop local artisans, crafters and artists!
Vendors – Please apply at www.LancasterArtVault.com
$20/Vendor Space
More Info and Register at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

Showing in the U Gallery - Cheryl Elmo, Marcy Stone, Ian McLaughlin and Paris Wyatt Llanso Friday, April 4th - Saturday, May 31st
2025-04-04 10:00 - 2025-05-31 16:00
Join us this spring at Lancaster Art Vault’s U Gallery for a vibrant group exhibition featuring the
works of Cheryl Elmo, Marcy Stone, Ian McLaughlin, and Paris Wyatt Llanso. From expressive
watercolor and mixed media to bold contemporary forms, each artist brings a unique
perspective to the collection.
Opening First Friday, April 4, the show offers a dynamic exploration of color, texture, and
storytelling—on view through May 31.
Don’t miss this fresh and eclectic showcase of regional talent.
For more info:
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/upcoming-current-shows/event-one-45n9l

Color and Place with Guest Artists Laura Watt, Mimi Shapiro, Ellen Silberlicht, Jennifer Domal, Karen Schory and emerging artist, Joseph Roach Opens First Friday, April 4 through May 31st
2025-04-04 00:00 - 2025-05-31 00:00
Color & Place is an exploration of how color shapes our understanding and experience of
place—whether real, imagined, or abstract. Featuring the work of Laura Watt, Mimi Shapiro,
Ellen Silberlicht, Jennifer Domal, Karen Schory and emerging artist, Joseph Roach, this
exhibition brings together artists who use color as a primary force to define landscapes, evoke
environments, and reimagine spatial relationships. From vast natural expanses and urban scenes
to surreal environments and abstract forms, the works in this show challenge the boundaries of
how we perceive and connect to place.
Through vibrant hues, tonal subtleties, and expressive compositions, Color & Place invites
viewers to consider how color can be both a reflection of the physical world and a gateway to
new, intangible spaces. Whether through bold abstraction or detailed representation, each work
captures the essence of place—not just as a geographic location but as an emotional, and deeply
personal experience.
Featuring a range of media including painting, photography, mixed media, and fiber art, Color &
Place celebrates the power of color to define, distort, and transform our perception of the world.
Also featuring the work for the following selected artists:
Ann Benton Yeager, Diann Cardello, Felicia Feemster, Jane Wolf, Jessica C. Oehme, Jordan
Swartz, Kim Bricker, Kristin Whitbeck Lee, Lee Shannon, Leia Davliakos, Lindsey Cammauf,
Louise Thomas, Marilyn Fox, Marlena Beiler, Morgan Scott, Nichole Madonna, Olivia Stoltzfus,
Paul Engleheart, Sherrie Snyder, Steffany Minotti, Stone Stafford, Susan LePage, Terri
Yacovelli, Tina Borchert, Tracy Lambros, Valerie R. Dillon.
More Info at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

Resident Artist Sara Stichler presents “Catching Ephemeral: Through the Prisms of Paint and Poetry” at Lancaster Art Vault. Opens First Friday, April 4 through April 26th
2025-04-04 00:00 - 2025-04-26 00:00
Capturing Ephemeral highlights an attempt to stop time; to freeze and exalt fleeting moments of
beauty. Paired with some of my favorite verses of poetry, I hope to share with the viewer the
sense of wonder tinged with nostalgia that comes from knowing these moments have passed.
What was once the reality of the present moment now exists only in the confines of memory and
the colors on the canvas.
“Nature is often my inspiration, and I work in watercolor and oils to evoke mood and sense of
place. My artwork features places and subjects that are significant to me, ranging from my
garden, to my hometown, to far-off places around the globe. Each painting represents a moment
and a place that I seek to capture and recreate. I’m interested in sharing the moments I find
beautiful, and endeavor to invite the viewer in, to reflect on the elusiveness of time, and to feel a
sense of serenity.”
More Info at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

Fluid Acrylic Workshop with Marcy Stone at Lancaster Art Vault Upcoming Dates: April 3rd, May 8th, June 5th, July 3rd 5:00-6:00PM
2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:00
Join Marcy Stone at Lancaster Art Vault for an evening of fun, creation and exploration!
 We supply everything you will need for this event
 Wear clothing that can get messy! Real messy! (We do supply aprons)
 Tie long hair back
 Gloves and shoe booties will be supplied
 This is a standing workshop so if a chair is needed, please let us know in advance by
emailing soulfullartbymarcy@gmail.com
 Once completed, the art will need to stay and dry. Marcy will varnish and work out
arrangements to get your masterpieces back to you.
Fluid acrylic art is an abstract painting technique that involves pouring and turning thin, liquid
paint, mixing with mediums and powered pigments, onto a canvas or other surface. The paint’s
fluid consistency allows it to move and spread freely, creating organic shapes. Workshop max is
10 people.
Who is this workshop for?
 Teens and adults
 A fun way to spend time with family and friends or a wonderful team building or
corporate event.
Fee – $100 per person (All supplies included)
More Info and Register at www.LancasterArtVault.com
Lancaster Art Vault is located at 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster.
Email Info@LancasterArtVault.com for more information.

Reductive Drawing: Graphite & Charcoal, with Matt Allyn Chapman
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Just as essential as the pencil, the eraser has long been used as a tool not just to undo a mistake, but to create beautiful pieces of art. In this two session workshop participants will learn the best practices for using various erasers to achieve form, value, and volume in their drawings in addition to charcoal and graphite. We will also explore the application of a “ground” to a drawing surface, making an excellent starting point for reductive drawing. Skills gained in these sessions will surely become trusted and often used in your creative practice.
All necessary materials will be provided.
Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Please note curio. is located down a flight of stairs.
Details:
-This workshop will meet on Saturday March 29th and April 4th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
-Suitable for ages 13-adult
-Class will be lead by curio’s own Matt Allyn Chapman
-All materials will be provided, just bring yourself!

Pointed Pen Calligraphy for Beginners with Renée Reese
2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:30 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join local artist Renée Reese to learn how to create beautiful modern calligraphy using a nib and ink. This two session class is an introduction to modern calligraphy, a style that allows for creativity, flexibility and enjoyment. A pointed nib and ink are the perfect combination for creating thick and thin lines so distinctive to this art form. Participants will progress from the basic strokes, to upper- and lower-case letters, to joining letters and forming words. Then apply those skills to projects such as a greeting card, gift tag and an envelope.
Details:
-All materials will be provided
-This class is taught by a right-hand calligrapher
-The workshop will meet on Saturday March 15th and Saturday March 22nd 10:30am-12:30pm
-Space is limited, pre-registration is required
-Please note curio. is located down a flight of stairs

Artist Talk with Isiah Bates
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join us for a talk on Tuesday March 11th 7:00-8:00pm with gallery artist Isiah Bates and his show Visions of Modular Dreamscapes, currently on view through March 29th.
Curator Matt Allyn Chapman will lead the conversation, questions and thoughts are welcome throughout!
Light refreshments will be served.
Selection from the Exhibition Copy:
Our dreams have purpose, though mysterious and hard to fully grasp, we are coming to understand them more and more. Memory retention, emotional repair, cognitive stimulation during periods of rest, these are just a few of the benefits of our dreams. Physically and mentally, they are deeply important, though creatively, they can be instrumental. Isiah draws from the creative well that his dreams have sprung to mesmerizing effect. Each time pulling something to the surface that feels impossible. Landscapes never visited, people and beings both familiar and strange, entities and energies that only make sense in the logic and possibility of the dreaming world. It’s really when his hands and mind connect that they are made material.
“This body of work represents a true exploration of self, in its purest form. An unfiltered reality waiting to be pieced together. By letting my hand move across the surface without any true direction, I can actively pull from this other reality. This process lessens the stress of perfection and creates a direct link between the waking world and that of the mind. This allows me to create a dreamscape of raw emotion and lived experience. Then I sit back and analyze with the viewer. I may not know what they all mean quite yet, but a new piece of the story is revealed with each painting. This is what drives me to make more. An ongoing process of self discovery through art. I am both the artist and the audience.”

2025 Art & Coffee Crawl • Saturday, February 8 • 11 AM – 2 PM
2025-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Red Raven Art Company, 138 North Prince St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
2025 Art & Coffee Crawl
The perfect way to escape the winter chill, embrace the season’s creative energy, and discover something new.

Explore a curated collection of art from Lancaster’s finest artists.
Sip your favorite coffee or warming cuppa tea, perhaps indulge in a glass of bubbly.
Savor delightful, sweet treats along the way.

Participants

Location
Address

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
106 W. Chestnut Street

Denim Coffee
221 W. King Street

Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery
142 N. Prince Street

Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio
118 N. Water Street

Karen Anderer Fine Art
146 N. Prince Street

Lancaster Art Vault
100 N. Queen Street

Lancaster Museum of Art
135 N. Lime Street

Liz Hess Gallery
140 N. Prince Street

Nooks Gallery & Bookstore
112 N. Prince Street

Red Raven Art Company
138 N. Prince Street

The Demuth Museum
120 E. King Street

The Framing Concept
328 N. Queen Street

The Arts at Millersville – Ware Center
42 N. Prince Street

Third Story Art
44 N. Christian Street

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a coffee lover, or simply looking for a fun winter outing, the Art & Coffee Crawl promises to warm your heart and inspire your creativity.

Visions of Modular Dreamscapes: New Work by Isiah Bates
2025-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. for the opening reception of Visions of Modular Dreamscapes featuring new work by Isiah Bates on First Friday February 7th 5:00-8:00pm
A selection for the exhibition copy:
Who are you?
A question we encounter often. Whether getting to know a new person, educators planting the seed in consideration of the future, or the voices of our mind that roll around knocking into other thoughts that vie for our attention. Many of us generally have a prepared answer for this, though is only a few short words or phrases really enough?
Artist Isiah Bates has a deep relationship with this very question, and offers countless responses through his drawings & paintings. Nebulous in their space, vast in scale, and deep in narrative. His pieces offer a multiverse of scenarios that all share a singular point of origin, himself. Realized in the trails of a well trodden daydream, or pulled from the sliver of space between his sleeping and waking mind. His pieces brim with surrealist interest, abstract sensibilities, and with symbols and iconography from various histories both universal and personal.
“I see dreams as a glimpse into the reality of the mind. Not to say that every dream has some deep meaning behind it, but some might. These ‘visions’ have led me to explore the inner workings of my mind and open a dialogue between my conscious and subconscious self.”

A Subtle Shift in our Perception Artist Talk
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. Gallery & Creative Supply for an evening in the gallery celebrating the A Subtle Shift in our Perception exhibition with an Artist Talk with Mike Witmer and Matt Allyn Chapman. Be a part of our conversation as Witmer and Chapman discuss their conceptual explorations, materials usage, process, and building a series with extreme limitations. Questions welcome, light snacks will be served!
“Seeing, vision, observation and perception may seem like four terms that describe the same thing. Though for artists Mike Witmer and Matt Allyn Chapman, they ask that you provide each the time and consideration they need to be individual actions before merging them together as we so often do.
The artworks in this exhibition offer new elements of experience the longer you stay with them. The slightest change in color may be in truth the meeting of two different tones, or multiple values coming together at an intersection. They may also be the introduction of shadow, a rounded corner, or an indentation in the surface, leading you to believe they are different when they are in fact the same. It all comes down to perception. When we look, are we using our vision, or are we “seeing”? When we observe something, are we making assumptions from past experience, or are we allowing space for new meetings and understanding?”

A Subtle Shift in our Perception: Mike Witmer & Matt Allyn Chapman
2025-01-03 10:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join us for January First Friday as we continue the celebration of our exhibition A Subtle Shift in our Perception featuring the works of local artists Mike Witmer and Matt Allyn Chapman. Open with extended hours 5:00-8:00pm.
“At its core this is a collection of works celebrating color, and how the use of a limited palette can yield boundless results. A change in stroke direction, one coat vs. two, dilution and saturation, even different manufacturers can turn a single color into multiple. Changes in the physical landscape of the surface and those that are purely optical play with how we make sense of what our eyes are seeing and what our minds are perceiving. There is illusion in the truth of these pieces, they can be playfully serious and champion the minimal in ways that satisfy the academic and excite the expressionist.
Finding appreciation in the slow down and reverence in the unique conversations we have with abstraction, it is our desire to share that which we discover for ourselves that brought us together in this place. Witmer and Chapman have found an incredibly strong connection in their mutual fascination with nuance, and their respect for the subtle shifts in our perception.”

A Subtle Shift in our Perception: Mike Witmer & Matt Allyn Chapman, Opening Reception
2024-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. Gallery & Creative Supply for the opening reception of A Subtle Shift in our Perception featuring work by local artists Mike Witmer and Matt Allyn Chapman on First Friday December 6th, 5:00-8:00pm!
About the show:
The artworks in this exhibition offer new elements of experience the longer you stay with them. The slightest change in color may be in truth the meeting of two different tones, or multiple values coming together at an intersection. They may also be the introduction of shadow, a rounded corner, or an indentation in the surface, leading you to believe they are different when they are in fact the same. It all comes down to perception. When we look, are we using our vision, or are we “seeing”? When we observe something, are we making assumptions from past experience, or are we allowing space for new meetings and understanding?
At its core this is a collection of works celebrating color, and how the use of a limited palette can yield boundless results. A change in stroke direction, one coat vs. two, dilution and saturation, even different manufacturers can turn a single color into multiple. Changes in the physical landscape of the surface and those that are purely optical play with how we make sense of what our eyes are seeing and what our minds are perceiving. There is illusion in the truth of these pieces, they can be playfully serious and champion the minimal in ways that satisfy the academic and excite the expressionist.

Holiday Ornament Pop-Up
2024-12-06 10:00 - 2024-12-07 16:00 | Third Story, 44 N Christian St,, Lancaster, 17602, United States
We will be offering a curated selection of artisan ornaments and gifts from local makers.
Join us December 6 from 10am to 8pm and December 7 from 10 am to 4pm at Third Story, 44 N. Christian St, Lancaster, PA

Holiday Hand Lettering Workshop led by Chelsea Foster
2024-12-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Third Story, 44 N Christian St,, Lancaster, 17602, United States
Get into the holiday spirit with our festive lettering class. In this workshop, you will learn how to beautifully address envelopes and create personalized gift tags. We will guide you through simple lettering techniques that will make your gifts stand out this season.
Sunday December 1 from 1:30 to 3pm.
Cost: $85
Preregistration is required.
More info at www.thirdstoryart.com/workshops

Visual Journaling: Connecting Thoughts & Images
2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Phillips Museum, 628 College Avenue, Lancaster, 17603
curio. Gallery & Creative Supply is excited to partner with the Phillips Museum at F&M to take time to explore the Rothman Gallery paying particular attention to the questions accompanying the landscape pieces on display in the show “Personal Perspective”.
Consider writing the questions down along with your answer as you develop your own artworks. How could you incorporate these questions as visual elements? Think of them as you would a journal entry. The connection between writing and visual art is strong and bringing the two together can be both freeing and exhilarating.
Art Journaling such as this would most certainly have been a practice of many of the artists in the exhibition. Taking time for self reflection, written observations, or active note taking can lead to breakthroughs in understanding how you perceive your world, your own artwork and the work of others. Matt will be available during the length of the event to provide instruction and insight should you need it. Materials will also be provided, though feel free to bring along your favorite dry media to use as well! A casual discussion on your experience will be held during the final 15 minutes of the evening’s event.

Artist Talk with Alicia Byler
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. Gallery & Creative Supply for an artist talk with Alicia Byler as we discuss her current exhibition, Weirdo Goddess & Other Love Stories. We’ll cover process, inspiration, and her exploration of collage and photographic prints. Questions and conversation are welcome; light refreshments will be served!
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The exhibition is on view through November 30th
“It began on a sunny day in Mexico, February 2022. My shadow emerged in front of me, perfectly placed. And suddenly there she was in the clear water of the lagoon inviting me. My breath caught; who was this creature? My doppelganger, a creative beckoning. And I felt enamored and I responded to the call: yes.
This discovery led to the Water Nymph, Weirdo Goddess and Little Love Stories series, all tied together in a surrealist imagining of my curiosity about our relationship with nature (and each other) and how we communicate, the sensual connections. If we pay attention, the Weirdo Goddess and Water Nymphs emerge and appear as apparitions of nature offering small gestures, gifts and amulets of protection we receive via portals like water, plants, animals, rest and daydreams.”
– Alicia Byler

An Exciting Art Experience - 717 Squared: Opening Weekend
2024-11-02 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-01 08:00 - 20:00
We are thrilled to announce the opening of Third Story’s next exhibit, 717 Squared, on Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2. This unique showcase features the superb work of over 75 regional artists, all presented on 10 by 10-inch panels. These small, captivating pieces come in a variety of price points, making it the perfect opportunity for holiday shopping. There’s no finer holiday gift than the beauty and uniqueness of original, local art.
Best of all, you can take your chosen artwork home with you the same day! Don’t miss this chance to discover local talent and find that special piece to brighten your space. The exhibit will run through December 20th, so mark your calendars!
Opening Weekend:
First Friday, November 1 • 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 2 • 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Breathe In, Draw Out: Vinyasa Yoga & Figure Drawing
2024-10-26 16:00 - 17:30 | West End Yoga, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
West End Yoga & curio. Gallery & Creative Supply are excited to bring you an afternoon of relaxation and inspiration as we come together for a special event on Saturday, October 26th from 4:00-5:30pm at the West End Yoga location, 221 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603.
We have been invited by West End Yoga to draw inspiration from their members as instructor Tommy Miller leads a class. Our goal is to create drawings of the human form while observing participating class members as they execute their stretches and poses. A variety of visually interesting movements will yield the opportunity to make drawings that go beyond a traditional figure drawing class. The atmosphere will be one of calm and contemplation as we become aware of the focus required by both artist and yogi.
Curio. co-owner and instructor Matt Chapman will be on site to lend advice and guidance while drawing these multiple short term poses.
This is a Bring Your Own Supplies event. To respect the studio space, artist participants are asked to use only dry media such as graphite, colored pencils, or ink markers. Curio. will have drawing boards and easels for use during the workshop.
Artist Registration is available through the curio. website.
Interested in participating as a yoga student? Registration for this portion of the event is available through West End Yoga’s scheduling site.

Creating a Botanical Sketchbook, workshop with Renee Reese
2024-10-26 10:30 - 12:30 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Have you always wanted to start a sketchbook and didn’t know how to begin? Do you love the colors of Autumn and wish to capture that beauty in a personal sketchbook?
This two-session workshop will teach you how to use watercolors and a pen to transform blank pages into your personal art journey. Local artist Renee Reese will be leading this series and begin with inspirations like leaves, trees, and other Fall elements. You’ll be watching watercolor demos and painting along. To these images, we will add handwriting to tell a story or capture that moment. Renee will be sharing her sketchbook pages with you and demonstrating lots of options to make your book unique for you.
Sketching will be casual and playful in an encouraging environment. Included in registration is a sketchbook, a watercolor set of 12 colors, 2 paint brushes, a fineliner pen and a pencil.
This workshop will meet on Saturday October 26th and November 2nd 10:30am-12:30pm.
Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Please note curio. is located down a flight of stairs.

Collage Fun with Alicia Byler
2024-10-05 12:00 - 15:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. Gallery artist Alicia Byler on Saturday October 5th from 12:00-3:00pm during the Fall ArtWalk for this low-key, no pressure, collage drop in event.
Alicia will be in our workshop creating collages and all are welcome to join in on the fun! There are no rules in collage making, and even less when the reason for making is to enjoy yourself. During this time we encourage you to engage with Alicia, ask questions, share stories, and let your creativity flow. Bring some of your own materials to look through or feel free to use what we have on hand. Collage source materials, adhesives, cutting tools, and work surfaces are all provided.
Be sure to take in her works as her exhibition “Weirdo Goddess & Other Love Stories” will be on view in the gallery!

Opening Reception for Weirdo Goddess & Other Lover Stories, new works by Alicia Byler
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join us for the opening of this exhibition featuring the work of Lancaster artist Alicia Byler!
“It began on a sunny day in Mexico, February 2022. My shadow emerged in front of me, perfectly placed. And suddenly there she was in the clear water of the lagoon inviting me. My breath caught; who was this creature? My doppelganger, a creative beckoning. And I felt enamored and I responded to the call: yes.
This discovery led to the Water Nymph, Weirdo Goddess and Little Love Stories series, all tied together in a surrealist imagining of my curiosity about our relationship with nature (and each other) and how we communicate, the sensual connections. If we pay attention, the Weirdo Goddess and Water Nymphs emerge and appear as apparitions of nature offering small gestures, gifts and amulets of protection we receive via portals like water, plants, animals, rest and daydreams.”
Collage, perhaps more than most other mediums, has an “automatic” quality. In the sense that the maker searches for imagery until their eyes land on an image and something signals “this is what you’ve been looking for”. Sifting through images, colors, textures, shapes, and words becomes a mission of expression and conceptual understanding. For Alicia, the results are as much artworks as they are visual communications with a universal consciousness. Between each layer she pins inspirations, resolutions reside inside the structures she builds, and contemplations breathe in the negative space. Creating narratives, atmospheres, and landscapes that pull on the threads of dreams, memory, and the thoughts that reside in the spaces between. Poetic and meticulous, at times humorous while also a touch haunting.

Imagination & Found Imagery: Collage Art Books with Mimi Shapiro
2024-09-28 13:30 - 16:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
In this workshop, artist and instructor Mimi Shapiro encourages you to focus on your interests through collage. Cutting images from various sources and rearranging them to resemble those ideas that you see in your imagination. Using a zine or an existing book as the core surface, the book’s structure will hold your collaged images.
Mimi deeply believes in the many possibilities with collage, “It’s the physical nature of this medium. Best of all, your individual sensibilities are there to guide you.” A few possible topics of exploration could be working with patterns and textures, incorporating typography or poetry, and playing with color.
Participants are asked to bring a found book- any size or subject matter, to use as their collage surface, think of it like a “sketchbook”. Collage material from magazines will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have a favorite subject matter. Glue and scissors will be provided for use during the workshop.
Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Please note curio. is located down a flight of stairs.
