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Lancaster Art Walk
2023-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-22 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | PAVAA Gallery, 632 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
PAVAA participates in Lancaster City’s Art Walk. Come sip some wine, browse African art, watch videos of Liberia, W. Africa, in a musical atmosphere.

Art Walk Artist Pop-Up
2023-10-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-22 12:00 - 16:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
curio. will be hosting a special pop-up featuring two local creatives setting up tables outside of the shop for both Saturday & Sunday!
Kendie Miller is a local, self-taught artist who developed a love for art at a young age. She enjoys exploring a variety of media including oil, acrylic, and pencil, but her recent illustration style pieces are in ink. Through these realistic works she revisits the foundational discipline of drawing and a love for lettering. The pieces are inspired by the natural world, literature, and a whimsical sense of humor. She delights to find joy in the world around her and share it through the work she creates!
Megan Zettlemoyer, owner of Typothecary Letterpress, a graphic design and letterpress print studio in Lancaster, PA that strives to create paper products that people want to hold on to. With an itch to try new things, Megan has wandered into the field of ink making from found materials where she’s made art and turned them into notecards. She’ll have a variety of letterpress and foraged ink goodies available during Art Walk.

Live Drawing, with Jeff Geib
2023-10-21 12:00 - 16:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Jeff Geib will join curio. on Saturday 12:00-4:00pm for a live drawing session held in the curio. workshop space. Stop in to watch, engage in conversation and ask questions!

Art Drop By
2023-10-21 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-10-28 12:30 - 17:00, 2023-11-04 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.

Live Drawing, with Evan Kitson
2023-10-22 12:00 - 16:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Evan Kitson will join curio. on Sunday 12:00-4:00pm for a live drawing session held in the curio. workshop space. Stop in to watch, engage in conversation and ask questions!

Fall ArtWalk at Lancaster Galleries: E.M. Saniga "Drawings and Studies"
2023-10-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us for the annual Fall Artwalk at Lancaster Galleries! Explore the fabulous work of E. M. Saniga in his solo exhibition: “Drawings and Studies”. Enjoy these breathtaking works with light refreshments during our extended hours, Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10-4 and Sunday, Oct. 22 from 12-4! We hope you can join us!

curio. Sketchbook Club
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-28 19:00 - 21:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince 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.

Gelli Plate Monoprinting with Andrew Reineberg
2023-10-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-04 10:30 - 12:30 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
curio. is pleased to welcome back Artist Andrew Reineberg. The goal of this two week workshop is to introduce participants to monotype printmaking with use of a Gelli printing plate. Experimenting with found materials collected from around the house or in the surrounding landscape, participants will broaden their scope color mixing, application and marvel at the printable surfaces of common everyday objects.
Monotype printing is a painterly style of printmaking made by applying ink or paint to a flat surface and creating a single unique print where the variations are to be celebrated!
Gelli Plate Monoprinting with Andrew Reineberg is a two session workshop meeting on Saturday October 28th and November 4th 10:30-12:30pm. Materials will be supplied!
Space is limited to 9 participants and is suitable for ages 13 to adult. Pre-registration is required.
Please note access to curio. is down a flight of steps, slightly below street level.

Hardcover Bookmaking with Julia Rivera at curio.
2023-11-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-11-09 18:30 - 21:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
In this two session workshop local Artist and Designer Julia Rivera will guide participants as you explore using the Coptic stitch as a method of binding a hardbound book of your own. A Coptic stitched book creates a lay-flat design that is ideal for sketching, painting, and writing. This workshop will also cover tools usage, paper tearing, folding techniques, & cover creation. Each attendee will leave with a hand-sewn book of their creation.
The thrill of making your own book to hold your thoughts, ideas, and observations is one that never tires. Curio. looks forward to hosting Julia for this really exciting workshop!
Hardcover Bookmaking with Julia Rivera is a two session workshop meeting on Thursday November 2nd and 9th 6:30-9:00pm. Materials will be supplied!
Space is limited to 9 participants and is suitable for ages 13 to adult, pre-registration is required.
Please note access to curio. is down a flight of steps, slightly below street level.

First Fridays at PAVAA Gallery
2023-11-03 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 Drawing Invitational
2023-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join us in celebrating the second month of 10x6H Drawing Invitational!
A challenge, by nature is something that is confrontational, it brings with it a sense of pressure. The stakes don’t have to be high, and confrontation isn’t always a negative interaction, it can be playful. Though ultimately there is an expectation of three possible outcomes- success, stalemate or failure. The artists in this exhibition, we are happy to say all succeed, the resulting drawings are no doubt a testament to the determination and creativity found in each of them.
Here is the challenge, as presented by co-curators Jeff Geib & Evan Kitson: “Inspired by William de Kooning’s teaching at Black Mountain College in 1950, we propose a unique material-based exhibition where each participating artist is given the same 6H pencils *, the same surface to work on **, and the same amount of time to develop an original work of art ***. de Kooning was inspired to teach using the lessons that had a great impact on him as a student. We’d like the participating artists to think back on their time as a student and pull from a lesson that had a major impact on them at the time, or one that they now see as having great merit. If such a lesson is unavailable, we suggest they look to art history for insight, and consider that our time as a student may be never-ending.”
The importance of this exhibition isn’t only found in the marks on the paper’s surface, it’s revealed in the realization that 10 artists found their way through the dark of this undertaking. Using their memory as a torch to light the way and their pencils as walking sticks, testing the terrain in front of them. Their trail is laid on the paper, for us to see.
Accompanying each drawing is a statement by the artist, some are transparent, philosophical, even a touch religious, and others more of a reflectory account of their process. These collected insights help us enter each piece with a knowledge that isn’t necessarily essential to their appreciation, but offer a deep look into their creation, and bring with them an understanding .
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* The 6h pencil is a notoriously difficult drawing instrument to work with.
** Each artist was given a single sheet of Fabriano 300lb paper, stamped for authenticity
*** Artists were given their materials in November of 2022

November First Friday: E.M. Saniga "Drawings and Studies"
2023-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us Friday, November 3rd from 5 – 8 pm for the First Friday and artist reception of E.M. Saniga “Drawings and Studies”. 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 November 25, 2023.

Drum-Beats-Art Show
2023-11-04 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).

curio. Demo Day: Graphite
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Curio. is excited to continue with our Demo Sessions! Join us Saturday November 18th 2:00-4:00pm as we invite you to sit down and follow along with Matt as he creates a drawing from start to finish, this time using graphite.
He will be using various forms of this beloved drawing medium as he works from observation to build his drawing. Best known in the form of a pencil, graphite can also be used as a powder, in stick form, and more recently in water-soluble crayons, all of which will be used during this 2 hour informative drawing session.
As always, Matt loves people to ask questions, share insights, and engage in conversation!
Space is limited to 10 people, pre-registration is required.
Please note access to curio. is down a flight of stairs.

Small Business Saturday at Lancaster Galleries
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Visit Lancaster Galleries this Saturday, November 25th from 10-4 for Small Business Saturday! Join us in celebrating the small businesses that make Lancaster great! We look forward to seeing you!

Prelude 2023: A Group Exhibition
2023-11-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us for the exhibition opening and artist reception of “Prelude 2023: A Group Exhibition”. Explore the fabulous works of over 30 artists while enjoying hot cider and mulled wine. Exhibition runs through January 13, 2024. We hope to see you there!

December First Friday at Lancaster Galleries
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us for the First Friday reception of “Prelude 2023: A Group Exhibition”. Explore the fabulous works of over 30 artists while enjoying hot cider and light refreshments. Exhibition runs through January 13, 2024. We hope to see you there!

Lancaster Shops Late featuring Eva Bender
2023-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us Friday, December 8 from 5 – 8 pm for a one night only evening event featuring the fabulous works of Eva Bender. Enjoy light refreshments and the largest selection of Eva Bender watercolors in Pennsylvania! We hope you can join us!

Preview of the Scott Spangler Estate
2023-12-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us Thursday, December 14th from 4-7pm for a preview of the Scott Spangler estate. Enjoy a selection of small works on canvas created between 2018 and 2020. For more information please call us at 717-397-5552. No RSVP required, we hope to see you there!

Modern Calligraphy: Hand Lettering with Renée Reese
2024-01-12 10:30 - 12:30 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Have you wanted to learn modern calligraphy so you could pen beautiful letters and unlock your creativity? This workshop series of three sessions is the perfect introduction to modern calligraphy taking you step-by-step through the strokes necessary to create upper and lowercase letters using brush pen markers. Participants will be practicing letterforms, connecting letters, and then applying those skills to small projects.
Supplies are included! Participants will receive a complete kit with everything that is needed; brush pens, a workbook, and tracing paper.
Please join us and learn calligraphy tips and techniques with Renée Reese, a local calligrapher and watercolor artist. Renée is a right-handed calligrapher but has tips and techniques for those who are left-handed. This class will be casual and encouraging and lots of fun!
Modern Calligraphy will meet at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply on Saturday February 10th, 17th, and 24th 10:30-12:30pm. Please note access to curio. is down a flight of steps, slightly below street level. Registration is limited to 8 spaces to allow each participant plenty of room and comfort during the workshop. Register online, in person or over the phone!
