Visit us at the Huntingdon County Arts Center
The Holiday Shoppe is your opportunity to sell your artwork and also support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We will hold our annual Holiday Shoppe at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. The Holiday Shoppe will open on Wednesday, November 5, and be open through Saturday, December 27. Details: Drop Off your work at
We are pleased to announce our summer/fall list of classes and workshops. Check out the list below, keeping in mind that some classes have very limited enrollment. We do offer scholarships for our classes and workshops to help make learning more accessible. Apply now to enhance your skills with financial support by going on our
For Those Days When School is Out Here is a great opportunity for children when school is scheduled off. The School’s Out, Art’s In! program offers students ages 5–12 a meaningful and enriching way to spend scheduled days off from school. These single-day workshops are designed to engage young participants in the creative process while introducing them to new and
The Huntingdon County Arts Center will host the Big Band Sound for a concert on Sunday, November 16, at 2 pm. The Big Band Sound, Inc. (BBS) is a 17-member performing group that features some of the finest musicians in Central PA. The Big Band Sound has been entertaining audiences since the 1970s. Whether performing standard tunes from
The Art Cat Jazz Club returns on Saturday, November 29.The musical guest is No Filter Jazz. The Art Cat Jazz Club turns the basement social room into a trendy nightclub. Admission includes nonalcoholic beverages (mineral water, coffee, and tea) along with delicious snacks. For those who desire something stronger, we will be selling wine, beer,
How about a little jazz added to your holiday songs?No Filter Jazz brings their great sound to perform on Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. Spice up your holiday with a little pizazz. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $16 for Arts Council members. Tickets are available at the Arts Center during normal business hours, at
Art has the power to ignite imagination, foster creativity, enrich our lives, and bring people together. Today, we invite you to help us continue this important work by making a donation to the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Throughout the year, we bring art and culture to life across our community—through exhibits, concerts, workshops, classes, festivals,
We are excited to bring High Horse to the Huntingdon County Arts Center stage on Sunday, October 26, at 2 pm. High Horse is a progressive-acoustic band featuring four friends, three bows, and one pick. The band combines a mix of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Celtic music, and features a band of brothers playing alternative rock
The Shutter Up! exhibit is on display, featuring a wonderful array of photographs from Camera Club members. A continuing favorite feature of the show is a display of the club’s monthly photo contest winners. Members of the Camera Club will be on hand to discuss their photography. The exhibit is open through Saturday, November 1.
Ready for another good who-done-it? On November 21 and 22, the Arts Center plays host to the State College Community Theatre (SCTC), which will bring a production of Murder at the Renaissance Faire to the Huntingdon County Arts Center.The plot features a rivalry between two medieval re-enactor companies vying for the attendance of a fickle audience,
Fridays/3 sessionsOctober 3, 10, 171:00-3:00 p.m. Teens/Adults The total cost for the class is $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers. The workshop is at the Huntingdon County Arts Center (formerly the 12th Street Methodist Church) at 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. To register, click this link: Learn to Play the Autoharp Class, with Larry Mutti
Stop in and check out the amazing the Tutus & Toe Shoes … The Inside Story! Exhibit. The magic of a ballet performance is more than just the ballet steps. Without the costumes and the special ballet shoes, the performance wouldn’t be the same. This exhibit features costumes from the Huntingdon Regional Ballet wardrobe and
The Pennsylvania Folk Gathering is a wonderful weekend of playing, singing, jamming, dancing, and listening to folk music. There are activities for all levels from non-musicians to advanced players, and all ages from mature children through adults are welcome. Come and enjoy the friendly, relaxed setting at a beautiful camp. Forty workshops in 8-time slots
At this year’s Huntingdon County Fair, we received 274 entries in the Art & Photography Department. The entries are on display during fair week at the Art Station, which is located beside the Midway Stage. Photo: Paxton Graybill, with her 1st place and Best of Show acrylic painting. 2025 Art Station Winners 2025 Art Station
Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new Summer 2025 newsletter. Inside you will find: An Array of Arts Opportunities The Roof Is Finished! Announced Music Update Enter Your Artwork at the Fair Volunteer Spotlight Recent Events Upcoming Events–Summer & Fall Classes & Workshops/Concerts Cultural Spotlight: Colerain Forge Mansion Poetry
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents the Kickoff Concert for the 2025 Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival on Thursday, September 18, at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of American musical fun featuring many notable ragtime artists. This Kickoff Concert precedes the Ragtime Festival in Orbisonia/Rockhill Furnace from September 13 to 15. The concert is at
The Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, September 20, with the Stone Creek Blues. Tickets are $40 per person and $35 for Arts Council members.We only have a limited number of tickets, so we strongly advise people to purchase tickets early because we often sell out. Admission includes nonalcoholic beverages (mineral water, coffee, and
The Huntingdon County Arts Center is closed this week. Our electricity is off while we have work done on the 12th Street side of the building. We plan to reopen on Tuesday, August 12 and resume our normal schedule: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the meantime, check out the Art
The Eclectic Art of Tom Kepple Spanning more than five decades, The Eclectic Art of Tom Kepple showcases a vibrant and varied selection of works from the artist’s lifetime of occasional art-making. From bold abstractions to delicate still lifes, and rendered in mediums ranging from oil to acrylic, Kepple’s eclectic body of work reflects a