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First Friday in Lancaster
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date
First Friday happens each and every month. Downtown galleries keep their doors open into the evening hours. The city streets come alive with new exhibits to view: meet the artists and make new friends. Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture.
Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.

Summer First Friday Artisan Markets First Fridays May – October 5:00-8:00 PM
2026-08-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-02 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
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.

Call for Artists ! Presented by Friends of Reservoir Park and the African American Cultural Alliance
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-04-08 17:00 (America/New_York)
Sign up for submission between March 11 – April 8th. Exhibit May 27 – 31st at Reservoir Park, Lancaster, PA

Come Paint with Cindy at Gallery on Market
2026-03-10 11:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00 (America/New_York)
The first painting workshop of this new year will take place here at Gallery on market on March 15! We will be painting a 9 inch bowl with Lemons. The class is all inclusive in that it includes food, drinks(wine, beer, and nonalcoholic choices), all the supplies that you will need, and lots of fun! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never painted before because I walk with you through each step of the way. The class fee is $240 and it begins at 11 AM and is over at 5 PM or sooner if we finish sooner. Call Cindy at 717–3 71–9864 if you’d like to sign up. There are still a couple of spots left in the lemon class!

Annual Art & Coffee Crawl
2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us this Saturday, February 14th !!! 10 – 2 pm.
Bring your loved ones down to Lancaster’s Galleries and Museums on Valentine’s Day. Many of our galleries and museums have paired with local coffee makers and/or will be providing free treats and refreshing beverages. This is the perfect thing to do on this special day!

Third Story has an Artists' Roundtable
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Third Story will be having an Artists’ Roundtable with Robert Forlini and Jenny Schulder on February 4 at 7 pm to discuss the “Look Here” exhibit and photography in general.

Christmas Eve at Red Raven
2025-12-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Red Raven Art Company will be open on Christmas Eve. for those who thrive on the excitement of last-minute shopping. Our hours on the 24th of December will be 10am to 3pm. Our gallery will be full of one-of-a -kind, unique and creative gifts.

Live Model Figure Drawing at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-12-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6-9PM
Join Lancaster Art Vault for a Figure Drawing session with a live model for beginner and experienced
artists (Adults 18+ only). Sessions are uninstructed & artists must bring their own drawing/painting
supplies. Tables and easels are available.
$20 per person
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Critique Club at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. – 6-8PM (8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16…)
Critique Club is a welcoming space for artists of all levels — from beginners to established
professionals — to bring in their artwork for feedback and discussion. The club is not just about
receiving critique; it's also an opportunity to engage thoughtfully with fellow artists, share
perspectives, and grow together through open conversation about each other’s work. We hope you will
join our supportive community! It’s requested to only bring one piece to allow for time to be
distributed evenly to all participants. Please arrive on time or contact @_tinaborsht (on Instagram) if
you are late as the door will be locked and you will need to be let in.
Free Event
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/critique-club

Intro to Acrylic Painting with PCAD Professor, Jason Ward at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday December 13th 10am-4pm
This workshop is for anyone who wants to begin working with acrylic paints. This basic class will
serve as an introduction to the paints themselves, and what makes acrylic painting different from oil or
watercolor painting. We’ll cover strategies for setting up a palette, and how to organize and mix colors.
Most of our time will focus on application and technique. To achieve this we will be working with a
simple single object still life. Students should have their materials ready to work at the beginning of
class. Class will begin with an introduction, then move to a brief demonstration, and the remaining
time will be spent painting. The still-life reference will be provided by the instructor. Min 4, Max 10
participants
$100 per person
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/introduction-if-acrylic-painting- with-jason-ward

Intro to Acrylic Painting with PCAD Professor, Jason Ward at Lancaster Art Vault
2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday December 13th 10am-4pm
This workshop is for anyone who wants to begin working with acrylic paints. This basic class will serve as an introduction to the paints themselves, and what makes acrylic painting different from oil or watercolor painting. We’ll cover strategies for setting up a palette, and how to organize and mix colors. Most of our time will focus on application and technique. To achieve this we will be working with a simple single object still life. Students should have their materials ready to work at the beginning of class. Class will begin with an introduction, then move to a brief demonstration, and the remaining time will be spent painting. The still-life reference will be provided by the instructor. Min 4, Max 10 participants
$100 per person
https://www.lancasterartvault.com/shows-workshops-events/introduction-if-acrylic-painting-with-jason-ward

Lancaster Shops Late Is this Friday!!!!
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Lancaster Shops Late is this Friday Evening.
Stop downtown and find that perfect gift for your special someone.
Friday, December 12th, 5 – 7 pm (times vary slightly by gallery)

Artist Talk with John Tallman at cuiro.
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join us for an evening in the gallery with exhibition artist John Tallman as we discuss his process, concepts and work in his show No Expectations. Conversations and questions are welcome! Light refreshments will be available.
About the show:
An exhibition titled “NO EXPECTATIONS” sets a particular stage. One with an air of play, exploration, and spontaneity. It’s in these modes that invention and experimentation are afforded the opportunity to come to the forefront. Actions, gestures, decisions are all taken seriously, though the pressure that sometimes comes with them is tamped down. The results, evidenced in John’s pieces are exciting, thoughtful, and complete- they show their history in their making.
From John Tallman’s Artist Statement:
“My current work involves discovering a sense of place. Coming in touch with, through lived experience or some particular ephemera, a landscape or an environment. At its essence, this is a hodgepodge of sensory experiences and memory. Nostalgia plays a role. Memories play a role. The impermanence of everything plays a role. On display in the exhibition will be a collection of prints. Sensations become flesh.”

Red Raven Art Company has over 100 pieces of new art created by over 40 artists!!
2025-12-09 10:00 - 2025-12-28 17:00 (America/New_York)
Stop into Red Raven to check out the new art ! Take 20% off all prints, all month long !
Purchase Raffle Tickets to try to win one of our Sensational Seven (Panels of Original Art).
These were our favorite panels picked out from our over 330 4 x 4’s from this year’s Art4Everyone Event!
Winners will be picked on December 20th in time for the holidays.
All proceeds go right back to each artist AND Red Raven will match any donations with a check to the PA Food Bank.
Happy Holidays !!
