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 (Europe/London) | 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.

Gelli Plate Monoprinting with Andrew Reineberg
2023-10-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-04 10:30 - 12:30 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut 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.

Art Drop By
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.

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, 106 W Chestnut 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, 106 W Chestnut 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, 106 W Chestnut 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, 2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-10 10:30 - 12:30 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut 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!

Artist Talk with Angie Hohenadel
2024-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
curio. is excited to host gallery artist Angie Hohenadel for an Artist Talk focused on her exhibition Little Whispered Moments on Tuesday January 23rd at 7:00pm! Free to attend, join us for a delightful evening discussing the creation of the work in Little Whispered Moments, her use of Posca paint markers, and wild imagination. Bring your questions, conversation and enjoy light refreshments!

Pathways & Formations: work by Joanna Davis
2024-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. in celebrating the opening of local artist Joanna Davis’ exhibition Pathways & Formations with our extended hours 5:00-8:00pm.
Bringing together multiple bodies of work, spanning very recent and the inevitably lengthening past, artist Joanna Davis shows us how she carries a thread of connection in one hand and a brush in the other.
Natural wonders of the mind rise from landscapes in watercolor while collages act as hand drawn maps and ciphers to emotional destinations. Each piece is a part of a collective sojourn that individually we are familiar with, if we take the time to recognize it in ourselves.
Creating anything with our hands takes time, a variable degree of intention, and focus. When we allow ourselves the time to slow the passing of our days and call back the events that make them, we relive them, for better or worse. When Joanna mines these events she finds pockets of creative crystals. Much like the mineral, they are resilient even if sometimes fragmented, formed in irregular shapes- dictated by the pressure of their surroundings, and endlessly intriguing.

Artist Talk with Joanna Davis
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
We are excited to host gallery artist Joanna Davis for an Artist Talk focused on her exhibition Pathways & Formations on Tuesday March 5th at 7:00pm! Free to attend, join us for a conversation discussing the range of work in the exhibition, navigate the different sources of inspiration and talk about materials.
Bring your questions, conversation and enjoy light refreshments!
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About the show:
Bringing together multiple bodies of work, spanning very recent and the inevitably lengthening past, artist Joanna Davis shows us how she carries a thread of connection in one hand and a brush in the other.
Natural wonders of the mind rise from landscapes in watercolor while collages act as hand drawn maps and ciphers to emotional destinations. Each piece is a part of a collective sojourn that individually we are familiar with, if we take the time to recognize it in ourselves.
Creating anything with our hands takes time, a variable degree of intention, and focus. When we allow ourselves the time to slow the passing of our days and call back the events that make them, we relive them, for better or worse. When Joanna mines these events she finds pockets of creative crystals. Much like the mineral, they are resilient even if sometimes fragmented, formed in irregular shapes- dictated by the pressure of their surroundings, and endlessly intriguing.
Joanna’s Neural Pathway series resonates like a singing bowl. The pieces speak to the thoughts we keep to ourselves as their sine wave circulates in our head. Thoughts of how we understand the world, and how in turn we are understood. Emotions that challenge us when we are at our most fragile, and our most resolute. Almost “automatic”, they feel unconcerned with their legibility. Instead they revel in their spontaneity
Walls and Formations is a series that exists in the abstract. Floating islands and land masses hang in the negative space, bound only by their surface’s physical boundaries. These landscapes have all the serenity of walking alone in a sunbathed field and amongst the shade of trees, the raw fury and indiscriminate consumption of wildfire, along with the blackened aftermath.
Shifting the lens in which we look through into one that finds metaphor, one could arrive at many. Abundance and drought, the search for ourselves within ourselves, how we connect to the environments around us, and the people who occupy them with us.

Lou Schellenberg "Back Yards and Hidden Spaces" Exhibition Opening at Lancaster Galleries
2024-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Lancaster Galleries, 34 North Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us Thursday, March 7 from 5 – 8 pm for the artist reception and exhibition opening of Lou Schellenberg “Back Yards and Hidden Spaces”. Enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to speak with the artist about her work! Exhibition runs from March 7 – April 6, 2024. We hope to see you there!

curio. Demo Day: Watercolor
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Sign up to join curio. for our first Demo event of 2024 on March 23rd, 2:00-4:00pm! Matt will be working with one of his favorite mediums, watercolor! Over the course of two hours, he will build an artwork from the beginning, explaining his process and answering questions from guests along the way. Watercolor is appreciated by many artists for its immediacy and opportunity for control, while also offering the expressive gestural fluidity and vibrant application it’s known for.
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.

Listening at the Edges: Marianne Calenda on view at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
2024-04-05 17:00 - 20:00 | CURIO. GALLERY & CREATIVE SUPPLY, 106 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Join curio. Gallery & Creative Supply in the opening of Listening at the Edges featuring work by local artist Marianne Calenda.
“I am here in the landscape. My imagination is punctuated by the musk of damp leaves and the trill of the red-winged blackbird swaying in the cattails–
by cedar waxwing jostling in the bramble,
by a gnarled sycamore praising winter’s blue,
by ferns dancing under beech towers,
by field mustard crowning the hilltop and wheat fringe hemming the lane,
And billows, upon billows of clouds heralding change.”
-Marianne Calenda
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In these words you can find yourself standing next to Marianne as she works. The landscapes she conjures feel real. They reach into our minds with long fingers like sunlight through tears in the trees, highlighting the path to deep seeded memories. Observation & gesture so finely tuned it convinces us that we know these places. Painterly actions paired with masterful drawing make artworks that reside in the brush between fields of abstraction and the forest of realism.
Marianne describes her process and work with monotypes:
“A monotype is a singular, original work created by applying pigment to a non-absorbent surface. In this case the images were developed with acrylic paint on a gelatin plate and hand printed on various types of paper. Following Degas’ technique, soft pastel was added to the printed image to enrich, enliven, or subdue.
The monotypes are glimpses of a fragile landscape designed to evocate rather than describe. The viewer is invited to fill in the details with personal remembrances of its textures, colors, and vibrations.”
