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Made in the Shade: Environmental Conservation & Plein Air Artmaking
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Join curio. for a special Plein Air Artmaking event, part three of three, at Overlook Park 605 Granite Run Drive Lancaster, PA 17601, on Saturday October 7th 10:00-12:00pm
Free and open to all ages and skill levels, we are partnering with the Lancaster County Buffer Action Team to learn about their work of maintaining and implementing new acreage of native forested riparian buffers while being inspired by the surrounding environment and creating en plein air. Our native landscapes and stream corridors are works of art and a goal of the Buffer Action Team is to help educate the community to understand the plantings happening in their very own backyards and the science behind them. Matt will lead us in creative observation and provide guidance as we find inspiration in the beauty of Overlook Park and create artworks amongst the trees.
curio. will have supplies for guests to use including drawing boards, graphite pencils, graphite crayons, erasers, sharpeners, charcoal, oil crayons, brushes, water and paper, however feel free to bring your favorite supplies!
Other suggested materials:
-Pastels
-Conte
-Watercolor
-Colored Pencils
-Markers
-Field Easel
-Sketchbook
Feel free to bring a chair, blanket, water, and snacks!
Sign up is not required but we will send a friendly reminder leading up to the event.
The Buffer Action Team includes Lancaster County Conservation District, Clean Water Partners, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Stroud Water Research Center, Penn State Ag and Environmental Center, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

October First Friday at Lancaster Galleries
2023-10-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us Friday, October 6th from 5 – 8 pm for the First Friday and artist reception of Kevin Brady “Elements In Play”. Enjoy fabulous art, light refreshments, and the opportunity to speak with the artist about his work! We hope you can join us! Exhibition runs thru October 14, 2023.

First Fridays at PAVAA Gallery
2023-10-06 16:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-01 16:00 - 19:30 | PAVAA Gallery, 632 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
FREE. Open every first Friday from now until Nov. 3rd. Art sale. 50% off all framed originals.

10x6h
2023-10-06 10:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Curio is so thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, 10x6h, an invitational exhibition that spotlights drawing and specifically, the 6H pencil. Co-curators Jeff Geib & Evan Kiston brought their vision to the gallery at curio. and together we have assembled a wonderfully eclectic group of 10 artists to explore the limits of what can be done with a notoriously difficult drawing instrument. Inspired by a similar exercise implemented by Willem de Kooning at Black Mountain College in 1948, this will be a drawing show you will not want to miss.
Opening Friday, October 6th for First Friday and running through November 25th.

Art Drop By
2023-09-30 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-09-23 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-09-16 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-09-09 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-09-02 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-08-26 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-08-19 12:30 - 17:00 | PAVAA Gallery, 632 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
We’re open for you to drop by and browse cultural art, and learn about Liberia, W. Africa from the co-owners of PAVAA Gallery, and the work they are doing there.

curio. Sketchbook Club
2023-09-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
The curio. Sketchbook Club is a local drawing meet up where participants draw from a new still life each week. Be inspired by the set up, draw the entire still life or focus on one or two objects, find inspiration in color, shape or pattern or draw something else entirely! Use any media you’d like, create one piece or work on several- there are no rules in this relaxed atmosphere.
Free to join, no registration needed. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Kevin Brady "Elements In Play" Exhibition Opening and Artist Reception
2023-09-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us Thursday, September 14th from 5 – 8pm for the exhibition opening and artist reception of Kevin Brady “Elements In Play”. Enjoy fabulous art, light refreshments, and the opportunity to speak with the artist about his work! Exhibition runs through October 14, 2023. We hope to see you there!

curio. Demo Night: Charcoal
2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. from 7:00-9:00pm on Tuesday September 12th as we settle in for an evening of drawing and discussion. Matt will be behind the easel, this time working with charcoal!
A really expressive, and often forgiving medium, charcoal allows you to make really developed drawings in short order thanks to its ability to be pushed around, wiped away, and erased out. Matt will be working from observation as he uses charcoal in both vine and compressed form, multiple eraser styles, and most definitely a chamois cloth.
Open discussion, questions, and other conversation is welcome and most definitely encouraged.
Space is limited to 10 people, pre-registration is required.
Please note curio. is located down a flight of stairs.

Freestyle Jam Session
2023-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | PAVAA Gallery, 632 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
Bring your own percussion instruments and feed your musical soul.

Drum-Beats-Art Show
2023-09-02 17:30 - 18:30 | PAVAA Gallery, 632 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
Drum-Beats-Art Show
Every First Saturday from now to Nov. 4th.
5:30-6:30 PM
632 N Christian St., Lancaster 17603
Free. Donations appreciated.
It’s a performance painting. View an abstract painting being created with drumsticks playing along with a DJ mix created by multi-disciplinary artist Gerri McCritty. Drum-Beats-Art, is interactive. Anyone can participate. Enjoy helping to create an original abstract while dancing to the drumbeats and music. Complimentary beverages and light hor d’oeuvres. Free $5 coupons toward any purchase over $20 in-gallery or in our online stores.
For more information: FB and IG, pavaagallery@gmail.com, 717-490-6720 (leave message).

Pocket Art Swap #8: On My Mind Opening
2023-09-01 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
The idea for Pocket Art Swap formed in 2019 as a way to connect artists together and celebrate the individuality each of us hold in a unique and meaningful way. Inspired by a pad of Stonehenge Legion paper measuring only 2.5″ x 3.75″, we envisioned an exhibition showcasing collections of artist trading cards that would be swapped among the participating artists after the pop-up show, creating an instant collection of personal artist trading cards. The event has evolved into creating under a loose theme (previous themes have been Night & Day, curiosity, The DEEP and All Things Small) where artists can explore and interpret in any media, style and concept. The works are then displayed in the gallery for one month before the swap packs curated by us and are distributed back to each participating artist.
Due to the nature of the swap, works are not for sale.
Thoughts are always present in the mind. Even when we try to quiet them, they still find a way to get our attention. What will be on the mind of the 16 local artists who are participating in Pocket Art Swap #8? Join us for the opening on September 1st to find out! The exhibition will be on view through September 30th.

Indie Retail Week
2023-08-26 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-08-19 12:30 - 17:00 | PAVAA Gallery, 632 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
PAVAA participates on both Saturdays in Lancaster’s Indie Retail Week, Aug. 19 and 26. Is it time to freshen up your art collection? 50% off all framed one-of-a-kind originals, and discounts on sculpture, abstracts, and more.

Lancaster City Indie Retail Week at Lancaster Galleries
2023-08-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
15% Off New Custom Framing orders taken during Lancaster City Indie Retail Week; Friday, August 18 – Saturday, August 26, 2023
