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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Lancaster YWCA here at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply to help us create a vibrant mural representing the healing journey of sexual assault victim survivors. By participating, you contribute to a visual narrative that inspires healing. Whether you add a brushstroke or simply witness the process, your presence helps affirm that survivors are […]
Perspective is an essential principle of observational drawing. It helps us understand space, scale, proportion, and depth. It’s a tricky aspect to get a handle on, though when you start to get a handle on it you will be amazed at how it can transform your creative practice. This two session workshop will focus on […]
Curio. is so excited to partner with the Phillips Museum at Franklin & Marshall for a very special Sketchbook Club event in collaboration with the Museum's current exhibition “Natural Influences: The Lasting Impressions of Birds in Art”! We will be meeting at The Phillips where we will have after hours access to view the artworks […]
