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Folk College: Two Concerts or a Full Weekend

One of our biggest events of the year is Folk College. Held every year on Memorial Day weekend at Juniata College (May 23-25 this year), Folk College was founded to help more people learn to play music together. It is a non-competitive environment where you can kindle—or rekindle—your love of playing through folk music. Each

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Kids Summer Art Camps

Camps for 2025 Looking for a way to keep your kids engaged and creative this summer? The Huntingdon County Arts Council is excited to offer a series of fun and enriching summer camps for children, starting June 16. With a wide range of hands-on activities, and each week focusing on a unique theme, the camps

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Simple Gifts in Concert, Sunday, May 11

The Huntingdon County Arts Council is delighted to present Simple Gifts in concert. The concert is on Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish

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Rural Rising Exhibit on Display

Come check out our Call for Entries exhibit. The theme this year is Rural Rising.  Rural Rising showcases 59 works of art that capture the beauty and tranquility of rural living from 20 local artists. This is the tenth time the Huntingdon County Arts Council has held a Call for Entries show. We have had

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Spring 2025 Newsletter is Here

Check out the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council in our new Spring 2025 newsletter.  Inside you will find: A Musical Feast for the Ears Kids Summer Art Camps Announced Free Walking Tour Return on Summer Thursdays Building Updates Recent Events Upcoming Events–Classes & Workshops/Concerts Artist’s Spotlight Vonnie Orlowski Poetry by Dorothy Jancart Arts

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New Exhibit Opens May 8

We are excited to present a new exhibit in collaboration with the East Broad Top Railroad and renowned artist Matthew Malkiewicz. This captivating showcase features a stunning collection of Matthew’s photography and exclusive highlights from the East Broad Top Railroad archives. The free opening reception is on Thursday, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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