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The Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, May 18. The Club is on the lower level of the Arts Center, recently decorated as a place to enjoy live music, have a beverage or two, meet new friends, and kick back. Clubgoers will enjoy listening to Jordan Canner’s group, No Filter Jazz, playing jazz standards
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, April 18th! Be sure to look for our mascot, Artie Walker. If you take a selfie with Artie and post it on Facebook, Instagram or X (Twitter) with the hashtags: #IFoundArtie and #ArtWalkHdon, you could win a prize from Artie’s basket at the next Art Walk! Please join us
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, March 21st! Be sure to look for our mascot, Artie Walker. If you take a selfie with Artie and post it on Facebook, Instagram or X (Twitter) with the hashtags: #IFoundArtie and #ArtWalkHdon, you could win a prize from Artie’s basket at the next Art Walk! Paint a wooden
Saturday, March 2 Join us for an evening where creativity meets comfort, all for a great cause. On Saturday, March 2, the Huntingdon County Arts Council will auction chairs transformed into works of art by local artists. The auction will serve as a fundraiser for the Arts Council and will provide an opportunity to showcase
Art Cat Blues Club, February 24 SOLD OUT! On Saturday, February 24, the Art Cat Blues Club will feature an evening of blues and traditional American music from four outstanding musicians. Richard Sleigh is a high-octane blues musician who has performed on stage with Bo Diddely, Taj Mahal, Paquito D’Rivera, and many other well known artists.
Art Walk Huntingdon will be on Thursday, February 15th! Be sure to look for our mascot, Artie Walker. If you take a selfie with Artie and post it on Facebook, Instagram, or X (Twitter) with the hashtags: #IFoundArtie and #ArtWalkHdon, you could win a prize from Artie’s basket at the next Art Walk! Make Friendship Bracelets
The Holiday Shoppe is open for 4 more days: Tuesday, December 26 to Friday, December 29, from 10 am to 6 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase unique, handcrafted items from local artists.
Saturday, January 27, 7 pm An unforgettable evening will take place at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Saturday, January 27, when Andrew Greene provides live piano music to accompany several short, classic silent films. Andrew is one of the country’s leading authorities on silent film accompaniment. He also is an incredibly talented pianist who specializes
Calling All Artists We are asking artists in our area to paint or otherwise decorate old chairs for the Arts Council. Decorated chairs will be displayed in the Arts Center gallery, starting on February 9, then auctioned on March 2 as a fundraiser for the Arts Council. If you are an artist and would like
The Holiday Shoppe is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We will be closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 26, through Friday, December 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the Huntingdon County Arts Council’s annual opportunity for you to shop for unique items from over
The Art’s Council’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Huntingdon County Arts Center. Our executive director and treasurer will give brief presentations about Arts Council activities during the previous year, our current plans, and our future directions. Complimentary refreshments will be served as well. This is an
Show your culinary/artistic talents! The Huntingdon County Arts Council is holding a Gingerbread House Contest. Here are the rules: All entries must be mounted on a hard, unbending surface. For example, plywood, cookie sheets, etc. The display board should act as an integral part of your design and be size appropriate to your creation. At least
Here is an opportunity for children 11 to 13 to enter the Lions International Peace Poster contest. The Huntingdon County Arts Council will host a local contest. There will be one winner, with a prize of $25. The winning entry advances to the next level. The theme is Dare to Dream. Here are the rules: The
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 8 and be open though Friday, December 29. Details: Drop Off your work at
Get hooked on Fiber ArtsFest, where you can unravel the mysteries of fiber art, one stitch at a time. The free event occurs on Saturday, September 30, between 9 and 3 p.m. in Johnson Hall at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Visitors will see demonstrations of fiber arts skills, such as spinning, rug hooking, and wire
Thursday, October 29, 5 to 8 pm Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities and lots of fun! You don’t have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but you just might discover you are more creative than you thought! Join us tonight
The Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering is coming up on September 8-10. This annual event involves a weekend of playing, singing, jamming, dancing, and listening to folk music. There will be activities for all skill levels, from non-musician to advanced players, and for all ages, including mature children. A total of 43 workshops in eight time
It is fair week, and the Huntingdon County Arts Council manages the art and photography at the Huntingdon County Fair. The art & photography (Department 19) is located at the Art Station, the small building to the right of the Midway Stage. There are lots of great entries in 32 different categories. The Art Station
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a Lego Contest! Rules Use your own LEGO, DUPLO, Mega Blocks, or other LEGO-compatible plastic bricks. Entries must be original designs. No pre-constructed kits, projects found online or in a magazine, etc. All entries MUST BE stable and on a base no larger than 24 inches by 24
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 8 am to noon in the parking lot at 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. You can get involved: 1. Donate items to the Huntingdon Country Arts Council for the yard sale. Items can be dropped off at the Arts Center on
Help us celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Huntingdon County Arts Center. A lot has happened since we opened our doors in April 2022. This free event will feature three types of activities for your enjoyment and inspiration. First, there will be demonstrations of a variety of art forms, including painting, working with fiber, and
For the eighth time, The Huntingdon County Arts Council will hold a Call for Entries show. This show will run from May 12 to June 3, with the theme will be Silver Linings. We have had great call-for-entry shows in the past, including Equinox in 2022, Luminosity in 2019, Along the Juniata in 2018, Latitude,
One of our biggest events of the year is Folk College. Held every year on Memorial Day weekend at Juniata College (May 26-28 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 year
Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities and lots of fun! You don’t have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but you just might discover you are more creative than you thought! This month features: Huntingdon County Arts Center, on the corner
Just a reminder that Spring Thaw pickup is Monday & Tuesday, April 3 & 4, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. If your teacher brought your work to Spring Thaw, then your teacher will pick up the items and return to you at your school. Thanks for participating in
SOLD OUT: Thank you for your support! Get ready for a night of jazz that you won’t forget! The Art Cat Jazz Club will open its doors right here in Huntingdon on Saturday, March 25. The Club is in the basement of the Arts Center, at 313 12th Street in Huntingdon. Doors will open at 7
Join us for Art Walk Huntingdon on Thursday, March 16, from 5 to 8 pm to Create Your Own Zentangle Rainbow. Art Walk Huntingdon is a monthly open house across multiple venues in Huntingdon Borough featuring artist exhibitions, art activities, and lots of fun! You don’t have to be creative to enjoy Art Walk, but
The exhibit History Through the Lens of Blair Shore is now on display at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. Blair Shore was a photographer with the Huntingdon Daily News for over three decades, beginning in the late 1940s. His photographs provide an intriguing historical record of newsworthy happenings, people, and buildings in our area. A large
Here is your opportunity to get a small sampling of Folk College! Come spend a glorious musical day with Simple Gifts and friends, jamming, hearing music, and getting a one-day Taste of Folk College. DATE: Saturday, January 7, 2023 TIME: 1 pm to 8:30 pm, but drop by anytime. There is a potluck at 4
Once again, the Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting its annual Holiday Shoppe. And while the Holiday Shoppe will continue to support both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council featuring a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items, the BIG NEWS is that it will be the largest Holiday
June 21 is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and the date when the sun reaches its highest point in the northern sky. It is also the day of the Arts Council’s Summer Solstice Party. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on the grounds of the Gage Mansion at
Chalk The Walk Join us at Art Walk Huntingdon, Thursday, April 21, from 5 to 8 pm, at the new Huntingdon County Arts Center, (formerly the 12th Street Methodist Church), at the corner of 12th & Mifflin St, Huntingdon. The Juniata Valley Art Club will be helping us Chalk the Walk. The Huntingdon County Arts
Are you curious to see the new Huntingdon County Arts Center? If yes, then come to our Grand Opening on Saturday, May 21. We will have live music throughout the day, along with a variety of arts-related demonstrations and activities. Demonstrations will feature painting, drawing and illustrating, pottery making, wire wrapping, blacksmithing, quilting, knitting, and
Sorry, Workshop Sold Out! If you would like to be put on a wait list for a second session, please email us info@huntingdoncountyarts.com. Please Note Location Change: Arts Council Board member Ginny Mutti will once again lead a workshop on Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The workshop will be held on Monday, April 4 from 6
By popular demand, we have scheduled a second Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop for Monday, April 11 at 6 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity! Arts Council Board member Ginny Mutti will lead a workshop on Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The workshop will be held on Monday, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at at
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is looking for artists to exhibit in our March Call for Entries exhibit. We invite area artists to submit entries based on the theme of Equinox. March 20, 2022 is the date of the Vernal (or Spring) Equinox. Vernal means “new” or “fresh,” and equinox means “equal.” This is the
Art Walk Huntingdon will kick off the new year with its first Art Walk on Thursday, February 21, 2022. This month, Art Walk venues include Juniata College Museum of Art, Huntingdon Area High School, and Huntingdon County Library, and the Juniata Brewing Company. Create Snowflake Art with the Huntingdon County Arts Council at Juniata Brewing
There is still time to shop at the Arts Council’s annual Holiday Shoppe. We are open daily though Thursday, December 23 from 11 am to 5 pm at The Playhouse at McConnellstown. The address is 11680 Raystown Road, only a 10-minute drive from downtown Huntingdon. There is a LARGE selection of unique gifts, from jewelry,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a virtual Silent Auction. While we are STILL receiving items, you can Review the Items, Make a Bid, or Buy It Now on an array of art and other items in support of the Arts Council. Make sure to check back frequently for newly added items. There are currently
Have you started shopping for gifts for the holiday season yet? Pottery, jewelry, paintings, and other items from local artists make wonderful presents, and you can purchase items like these from the Art Council’s annual Holiday Shoppe. This year we are featuring a large number of local artists, including Eileen Butchkoski, Bill Crownover, Carolanne Currier,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is inviting you to our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. both at The Playhouse at McConnellstown AND via Zoom. The Annual Meeting is open to all members of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The brief meeting will give an update on the past year, highlight some plans for
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is once again holding a virtual Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will help raise needed funds to support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We hope that you will consider donating items for the auction. Please email John Kearns at johnk@huntingdoncountyarts.com to arrange pickup of your item. If possible, please send a photo
The Holiday Shoppe is your opportunity to sell your artwork and support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We will hold our annual Holiday Shoppe at The Playhouse at McConnellstown, 11680 Raystown Road (Route 26), Huntingdon. This year the Holiday Shoppe will open on Black Friday, November 26 and be open though December 23. Details: Drop Off your work at The Playhouse
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, October 21, 2021. This month, Art Walk venues include Standing Stone Coffee Company, Juniata College Museum of Art, Huntingdon Area High School, and Huntingdon County Library, and the Juniata Brewing Company. Paint a Pumpkin with the Huntingdon County Arts Council at Standing Stone Coffee Company. Standing Stone will be
Local potter, writer, and teacher Jack Troy will read poetry from his new book, Giving It Up to the Wind, a book of 46 new poems released in August 2021, as well as his first book of poetry, Calling the Planet Home. His reading will be at the Huntingdon County Library on Friday, October 22 at
If you love all things fiber arts-related, you won’t want to miss this one-day festival on Saturday, October 2. Fiber ArtsFest is a celebration of fiber arts, with vendors, demonstrations, make & takes & food at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Free admission and free parking all day long! There will be a Make &
We would like to invite ARTISTS to be a vendor at our one-day vendor Market Place at our 8th Fiber ArtsFest. This year the one-day vendor Market Place will be on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds in Huntingdon, PA. The Huntingdon County Arts Council had a long history of hosting arts
Art Walk Huntingdon will be Thursday, September 16, 2021. This month, Art Walk venues include Standing Stone Coffee Company, Juniata College Museum of Art, Huntingdon Area High School, Huntingdon Library, and the Juniata Brewing Company. Standing Stone Coffee Company will be hosting a Paint a Rock activity with the Huntingdon County Arts Council and will
Be part of Pennsylvania’s living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests. We offer workshops and classes in eight time slots covering
This is the last weekend to view In the Family: Dietz Family Art. This is an exhibit from the multi-talented Dietz family of Alexandria. Six of the thirteen adult children of this family (plus one for their children) showcases their paintings, jewelry, sculpture, quilting and woodwork in this multi-genre arts fest. The exhibit is at the Playhouse at McConnellstown, 11680 Raystown
The Huntingdon County Fair is back LIVE this year! The dates for this year’s fair are August 8 to 14. As usual, the Huntingdon County Arts Council will be hosting Department 19, Art & Photography at the Art Station on the fairgrounds. Please consider entering your artwork at the Huntingdon County Fair. New This Year
Wake up your interest in writing. The Huntingdon County Arts Council is offering a 6-week Writing Workshop course taught by Prudence Ingerman that is designed to ignite the creativity of participants. Each class will feature a new technique and some in-class practice done only by hand. No computers. Meets on Wednesday, starting on July 7,
Art Walk Huntingdon is back on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Let’s get outside and have some fun! This month, Art Walk venues include Standing Stone Coffee Company, the Juniata Brewing Company and the Huntingdon County Library. The Huntingdon County Arts Council will be at Standing Stone Coffee Company making Egg Carton Flowers. The Huntingdon County Library
We are excited to invite K to 12 students to submit their art and writing to Spring Thaw 2021, a juried Youth Art & Writing Exhibition by the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The exhibit will be open to the public at our new temporary location at the Playhouse at McConnellstown. Art Submissions Monday & Tuesday, April 26 &
Huntingdon’s own Lincoln Caverns is proud to partner with The National Park Service and International Year of Caves and Karst (IYCK) partners in sponsoring an art contest to celebrate the International Year of Caves and Karst in 2021. The theme for the art contest is: “Discover what’s under your (National Park) feet.” We would like
The Arts Council held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 9 via Zoom. At the Annual Meeting 3 new board members were elected to a new 2-year term starting January 2021. Congratulations to Rob Boryk, Barbara Sanchez, and Susan Wentzel. Reelected to new 2-year terms were current board members Paul Amato, Larry Closz, Judy Hoffman, Ginny Mutti, and Larry Mutti.
The Holiday Shoppe is open just one more week. Here is your chance to support both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The Holiday Shoppe features a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items During Christmas week, the Holiday Shoppe will be open: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 21, 22,
A sampling of items from our Holiday Shoppe are available at our on-line Shop. Just click this link to explore the offerings. We will continue to add items, so make sure you check back regularly. You can purchase and pick up at the Holiday Shoppe, request a free delivery in the 16652 zip code, or
Once again, the Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting its annual Holiday Shoppe. And while the Holiday Shoppe will continue to supports both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council featuring a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items, there is one new winkle. The Holiday Shoppe is moving to the McConnellstown
The Huntingdon County Arts Council would like to invite to you to sell your artwork at our 2020 Holiday Shoppe—our annual artists’ market. This year the Holiday Shoppe will be located at the McConnellstown Playhouse, 11680 Raystown Road (Route 26 South), Huntingdon. This year the Holiday Shoppe will open on Black Friday, November 27, and
Don’t miss out on your chance for some bargains and showing your support for the Huntingdon County Arts Council at the same time. We have a great array of items at our Virtual Silent Auction. But time is winding down . . . all bidding ends at 7 pm this Saturday, October 31. Here is the link to
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is hosting a virtual Silent Auction. While we are not hosting an in-person Monster Mash Halloween Bash this year, we are keeping the Silent Auction. Some of your favorite artists have donated items, along with businesses and friends. While we are STILL receiving items, you can Review the Items, Make a
After a 7 month hiatus, Art Walk Huntingdon was back for the month of October, 2020! Art Walk Huntingdon was held on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 8 pm. Art Walk was concentrated on 2 venues in uptown Huntingdon with careful physical distancing protocols. Standing Stone Coffee Company hosted live music in its courtyard along with
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is once again hosting our Monster Mash Halloween Bash. This year, of course, will be a little different. We will hold our Silent Auction, but we will conduct the auction virtually. The silent auction will help raise badly needed funds to support the Huntingdon County Arts Council. We hope that
The Ton of Bricks Festival, celebrating and sharing the Mount Union area’s heritage, cultural, and future, will be a virtual event this Saturday, October 3! The Ton of Bricks Festival will kickoff starting at 9 am and will include live events via their Facebook page, pre-recoded events available on their website, and encourages attendees to participate in a
The Plein Air painting workshops have started, but it is not to late to join the group. Led by Evgeny Krayushkin, the workshops are an open paint event, with guidance from Evgeny. Canvases, paper, and painting supplies (acrylic paint medium only) are provided free by the Perry County Council for the Arts and Pennsylvania Council
Theme: A Part of My Landscape Evgeny Krayushkin is an artist and a teaching artist for the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. Together with the Perry County Council for the Arts we are pleased to announce a 10-day Huntingdon County Art Residency and invite artist members from the Huntingdon Arts Council to participate in these
Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering will be a virtual event this year! Now from the comfort of your home, you can still enjoy a wonderful weekend of playing, singing, jamming, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music in a fun and friendly virtual environment. This is a great chance to learn new skills and
Join us for a Zoom Lunch & Learn about Public Art in Huntingdon County. For a small rural county, Huntingdon County has some wonderful pubic art. Huntingdon County Arts Council Executive Director will lead the showcase. Please join on-line via a Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77198281345?pwd=cWs0bDRuR2lJdlorcklvaFNCSWtkdz09 Meeting ID: 771 9828 1345 Password: Public Art
Folk College is about our passion for people and music and a major initiative of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. It is a supportive community of folk music lovers that keeps growing and evolving to meet the needs of musicians of all levels and backgrounds. The sense of community is what we love most about Folk College.
Folk College was to be this weekend, and we’re so sad that coronavirus kept us from gathering, so we’re presenting an abbreviated version. Welcome to our first (and hopefully only) Virtual Folk College. It’s free, it’s easy, it’s tiny, and we want you to be there! Friday, May 22 6:30 to 7:30 pm Zoom Cocktail
The Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating workshops has been canceled. All registrants will receive a refund.
The Art Space is closed following the Governor’s directive on March 16. You are invited to the new exhibit Color, Shape, Texture: Drawings & Textiles at The Art Space in downtown Huntingdon. Two distinctive art forms demonstrate the blending of color, shape, and texture in this unique exhibit. Paul Amato uses an assortment of pens, markers,
The Huntingdon Dance Company production of Three Tales of the Big Bag Wolf has been cancelled? In response to the COVID-19 virus situation Juniata College has canceled all public events and gatherings hosted at the College, which includes the Huntingdon Dance Company’s production of Three Tales of the Big Bad Wolf set for this weekend
Dojo Exhibit is a group show featuring Penn State College of Arts and Architecture Communications interns and their supervisor, Stephanie Swindle Thomas, who is director of social media and visual assets. Each person’s work is from their individual photography practice, emphasizing the diversity of their personal styles rather than the similarity of their training or
The Make a Peace Pal workshop will allow participants to learn to knit a small service project, the Peace Pal. The workshop will be held on Monday, February 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon, PA. The cost is $15 and includes a small instruction book. Peace Pals
In this the Portraiture Workshop, February exhibit artists Stephanie Swindle Thomas and interns will share tips about working with studio lighting and models. Everyone will have the opportunity to experiment with different light settings and poses. Bring your camera and be prepared to smile for the camera! The workshop will be held on Saturday, February
Drawing Mandalas Workshop Monday, January 27, 6 p.m. at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon The cost for the Drawing Mandalas Workshop is $25. The fee includes all materials, including paper, pencils, and pens, so participants won’t need to bring anything. The workshop takes about two hours to complete. Workshops
Join us Thursday, January 16 as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Rock Painting with the Mount Union Art Guild. Decorate your own rock under the guidance of members of the Mount Union Art Guild. No experience necessary. Kid friendly. And while you are there, check out our
You are invited to the Opening Reception for the Mount Union Art Guild’s In Search of Beauty Exhibit. The Art Guild started in 1972 and has been continuously active for over four decades. The group has 16 active members, and styles in the group range from realism to fantasy to abstraction. Members regularly exhibit their work at
Drawing Zentangles Workshop Monday, January 13, 6 p.m. at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon Taught by Rachel Miller, the Drawing Zentangles Workshop will guide participants step-by-step through the construction of four different zentangles. The cost for the Drawing Zentangles Workshop is $20. The fee includes all materials, including paper,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council’s Holiday Shoppe supports both our local artists and the Huntingdon County Arts Council. The Shoppe features a wide array of unique, locally produced art & hand-crafted items. The Holiday Shoppe will be open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm. The Holiday Shoppe will start on Black Friday, November
The Arts Council will hold its an Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m. at The Art Space. The Annual Meeting is open to all current members of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Per our By-Laws, “During the Annual Meeting, the general membership will receive annual reports, elect new officers and Board members,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council would like to invite to you to sell your artwork at our 2019 Holiday Shoppe—our annual artists’ market at our Art Space in downtown Huntingdon. This year the Shoppe will run from November 29 to December 23, plus December 26-28. We will be open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to
You are invited to the Opening Reception for the Camera Club’s A Passion for Light Exhibit. For the sixth year in a row, members of the Camera Club will share their photographs. The club is a small, diverse group of amateur photo enthusiasts who generally meet the fourth Thursday of the month at The
Join us Thursday, October 17, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Pastel Painting Demo with John Sullivan. John Sullivan displayed his paintings at the September exhibit Observations. He will show you his pastel techniques and lend a hand to get you started. And you can also come
As part of the second annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council, an army of items will be available via a Silent Auction. The event is on Saturday, October 19. For more information on the Monster Mash Halloween Bash is available via this link. Here is a sampling of some
Join Us at the Monster Mash Halloween Bash Mark your calendar to attend the second annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council. “The Bash” will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the Huntingdon Country Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bar opens at 5:30; dinner at 6:30 and silent
Learn a new skill and take your craft up a notch or two at Fiber ArtsFest 2019. There are two days of classes and a one-day Vendor Marketplace (on Saturday, September 21). You can choose from 14 different classes over the two day event on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. All classes are
If you love all things fiber arts-related, you won’t want to miss this one-day festival on Saturday, September 21. Fiber ArtsFest is a celebration of fiber arts, with vendors, demonstrations, make & takes & food at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Free admission and free parking all day long! There will be a Make &
Two Huntingdon County artists team up for a unique exhibit in September at The Art Space. Their Observations Exhibit combines the paintings and writings of Spruce Creek resident John Sullivan and the powder horn artistry of Huntingdon resident Art DeCamp. This one-of-a-kind exhibit is a combination of paintings and items made from animal horns.
Be part of Pennsylvania’s living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests. We offer workshops and classes in eight time slots covering
Join us at a closing reception for the “By Foot” exhibition, featuring photography by Sarah Anne Wharton in partnership with Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services. Fair Shake CEO Emily Collins will be on hand to describe the important legal advocacy work her organization does to highlight the people and places of the Appalachian Basin impacted
Join us Thursday, August 15, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Chalk the Walk with Southern Huntingdon Art Teacher Olivio Gennaro. Help decorate our sidewalk (and maybe even the parking lot) under the guidance of an expect chalk artist, Huntingdon County’s own and very talented Olivio Gennaro. Olivio
Join us at The Gage Mansion on Friday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to sunset—the longest day of the year—as we celebrate the summer solstice with live music, food and drink, and art at our Summer Solstice Party. Once again, John & Angie Thompson and Gage Mansion are generously hosting a can’t-miss event with all
The Huntingdon County Arts Council’s annual Holiday Shoppe is open to offer unique gifts for this holiday season from area artists. The Shoppe is open 10 am to 6 pm daily, Monday to Saturday. The Shoppe features a wide array of locally produced art & hand-crafted items for sale. Please support our local artists and
The Arts Council will hold its an Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 29 at 7 p.m. at The Art Space. The Annual Meeting is open to all current members of the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Per our By-Laws, “During the Annual Meeting, the general membership will receive annual reports, elect new officers and Board members,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council would like to extend an invitation to you to sell your artwork at our 2018 Holiday Shoppe– an annual artists’ market hosted by the Huntingdon County Arts Council at our Art Space in downtown Huntingdon. This year the Shoppe will run from November 30 to December 22. Important dates: Drop
Join us Thursday, October 18, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Screen Printing with Stephen Haynes. Our special event will be an interactive screen printing demonstration by current Art Space gallery artist Stephen Haynes. Stephen will then be on hand to assist you in creating your own
We thought you would want a sneak peek of the Silent Auction items that we will offer at the inaugural Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council. “The Bash” will be held on Saturday, October 6 at the Huntingdon Events Center, 1001 Moore Street, Huntingdon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bar opens at 5:30; dinner at
Join Us at the Monster Mash Halloween Bash Mark your calendar to attend the inaugural Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a fundraiser for the Huntingdon County Arts Council. “The Bash” will be held on Saturday, October 6 at the Huntingdon Events Center, 1001 Moore Street, Huntingdon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bar opens at 5:30; dinner at
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is delighted to host an exhibit by Julia Rogan. The exhibit, Heated Imaginations, will be open from September 7 to 29. Julia Rogan develops paintings with the use of heat. Using vibrant colors and a mixture of melted crayons and a liquid painting technique, she creates paintings that embody beauty, warmth,
If you love all things fiber arts-related, you won’t want to miss this one-day festival on Saturday, September 15! Fiber ArtsFest is a celebration of fiber arts, with vendors, demonstrations, make & takes & food at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. Free admission and free parking all day long! There will be a Make &
Friday, September 7 to Sunday, September 9 Be part of Pennsylvania’s living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests. We offer workshops
Learn a new skill and take your craft up a notch or two at Fiber ArtsFest 2018. There are two days of classes and a one-day Vendor Marketplace (on Saturday, September 15). You can choose from 15 different classes over the two day event on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15. All classes are
Join us Thursday, August 16, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Envelope Art. Envelope Art will be making collages with used privacy envelopes. (Privacy envelopes are the ones with colored designs inside so people can’t see what’s in the envelope.) Practically any age can do this including
The fifth concert and final concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, August 2 will be Crooked Line, bringing their bluegrass and original songs to the stage. This concert is sponsored by Thomson’s Candle Company. BECAUSE OF THE RAIN, THE CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE STONE CHURCH, 1623 MOORE STREET.
A double bill will perform at the fourth concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, July 26. Vocal group Take Note and singer Anita Roseborough will both entertain. This concert is sponsored by Mutual Benefit Group. Take Note is a versatile vocal group covering a wide range of musical styles. The group
Join us Thursday, July 19, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Spray Paint Stencils with Jake Weller. Come learn about making and applying stencils in thoroughly legal surroundings. If you enjoy squinting, very sharp knives and aerosols, this is the “workshop” for you. Art Walk Huntingdon takes place on
The jazz and soulful sound of Urban Fusion will perform at the third concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, July 12. In the event of rain, the Urban Fusion concert will be at the Stone Church. Look for notices on the Arts Council’s website and Facebook page. Bring your lawn
Because of weather, the concert has been moved to the rain location: the Stone Church. Huntingdon’s own singer/songwriter Dylan E. Miller will perform at the second concert of the Concerts on the Quad music series on Thursday, July 5. In the event of rain, the Dylan E. Miller concert will be at the Stone
Join us at The Gage Mansion on June 21st from 5 p.m. to sunset—the longest day of the year—for live music, art, food and drink. All proceeds benefit the Huntingdon County Arts Council. Tickets are $15, Children under 10 free with a responsible adult. Tickets for this special event are available at the door. Food includes
Once again, the Concerts on the Quad music series will take place on the lawn at Juniata College this summer. The music series features five different concerts and is in partnership with Juniata College. Our first concert is Thursday, June 28 and kicks off the series with the always popular Big Band Sound, with their
Join us as outstanding music talent performs at the Friday Folk College concert at Juniata College. The concert is open to the public, and starts at 7 pm at the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. Tickets available at the door or in advance at The
Join us as outstanding music talent performs at the Saturday Folk College concert at Juniata College. The concert is open to the public, and starts at 7 pm at the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. Tickets available at the door or in advance at The
Join us Thursday, May 17, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Instant Vintage Photo Booth. Noted photographer and Arts Council board member Sarah Anne Wharton will operate a fun vintage photobooth. Use our props, make a funny face, join your friends and get instant photos. And while you
Join us Thursday, March 15, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Make a Collage with Norm Wilson. Retired Mount Union art teacher and Huntingdon County Arts Council board member Norm Wilson will showcase his own creative collages. He will guide participants in collage techniques to assist them
Learn the exciting art of Pysanky Ukrainian egg decorating. Arts Council board members Norm Wilson and Ginny Mutti will co-lead a workshop on Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 1 at 7 pm at The Art Space, 212 Fourth Street, Huntingdon. All materials will be supplied. Class size for
Join us Thursday, February 15, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Fish Printing with Celina Seftas. Join us to create your own Gyotaku art. the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice which dates back to the mid-1800s. This form of nature printing may have been
Folk College has been named one of the top 25 summer music camps in the February issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine! Folk College is a joint project of Simple Gifts and the Huntingdon County Arts Council and held Memorial Day weekend at Juniata College and proudly brings top talent to Huntingdon every year. This year’s Folk College will
The Redbud Quilt Guild will be conducting several classes on an Intro to Quilt Making. All classes will be held at The Art Space and are free to Redbud Quilt Guild members and Arts Council members. The first class will be on Tuesday, January 23 from 6 to 8:30 pm. A second class is scheduled
Join us Thursday, January 18, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Acrylic Landscape Painting Demo with Kelly Kozora. Kelly Kozora, former owner of Studio 115 in Huntingdon, is an artist and has conducted many “Painting Classes” in recent years. She will demonstrate her talent and effective techniques
Front Page Views is an exhibit showcasing photography by the Newsroom Staff of The Daily News. As journalists at a small-town newspaper, each reporter of the Newsroom Staff of The Daily News is also charged with capturing compelling photographs to accompany their written work. From tragedy to triumph, they are often there to document moments in Huntingdon County
Join us Thursday, December 21, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Meet the Holiday Shoppe Artists This year’s 7th annual Holiday Shoppe features features artwork from 37 individual artist plus the Redbud Quilt Guild. Their outstanding creations includes lots of ceramics, paintings, photography, fiber art, books, music CD’s, jewelry,
Open Tuesdays to Fridays, Noon to 6 pm Open Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm The Holiday Shoppe is open, with this year’s Holiday Shoppe featuring a terrific lineup of great artwork. If you are looking for some unique gift items for this holiday season, make sure to stop and visit the 7th annual Holiday Shoppe at
We would like to invite all Arts Council members to the Annual Meeting & Holiday Shoppe Preview on Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at The Art Space. Per our By-Laws, “During the Annual Meeting, the general membership will receive annual reports, elect new officers and Board members, and give direction for the future.” Executive
Join us Thursday, November 16, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Learn to Hand Color a Black & White Photo. James Pingry will demonstrate and assist in guiding you to take a black and white photograph and paint color to the photo. Hand-colored photographs were very popular in
Travels Near & Far is an exhibit showcasing photography by members of The Camera Club. The club is a small, diverse group of amateur photo enthusiasts who meet once a month at The Art Space. The exhibition will include photographs of a wide range of subjects with each member displaying their favorite images. A special feature
Join us Thursday, October 19, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Open Photoshoot on Infant Loss Awareness. Aaren Sellers and Chantel Nuebauer will be running an awareness photoshoot, focusing on Infant Loss, which can include still born, miscarriage and infertility issues, but are definitely not limited to just these
The Huntingdon County Arts Council would like to extend an invitation to you to sell your artwork at our 2017 Holiday Shoppe– an annual artists’ market hosted by the Huntingdon County Arts Council at our Art Space in downtown Huntingdon. This year the Shoppe will run from December 1-23. Important dates: Drop Off: Monday &
Fiber ArtsFest Market Place Vendors • Demonstrations • Make & Takes Saturday, September 23, 9 am to 5 pm Join us this Saturday at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds for PA Fiber ArtsFest on Saturday, September 23. The event promotes fiber arts and the creative uses of diverse fibers. A free one-day vendor Market Place features a variety
Join us Thursday, September 21, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Create Your Own Fiber Craft. Cindy Felisberto will lead instruction on some cool fiber projects: a twisted rope project and stick weaving. Cindy will be leading 6 similar fiber craft projects called Make & Takes at Fiber
Artist Harlan Ritchey will be demonstrating Plein Air Painting at Art Walk Huntingdon at The Art Space on Thursday, August 17 from 5 to 8 pm. Plein air is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Harlan is a gifted painter from State College that has participated in many exhibits at The Art
Be part of Pennsylvania’s living musical tradition at Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering, as you enjoy playing, singing, jamming, dancing, listening, learning and sharing your enthusiasm for folk music. Whether you are a non-musician or an advanced player, you will find activities to suit your interests. We offer workshops and classes in nine time slots covering
Fiber ArtsFest class registration is now open. Learn a new skill and take your craft up a notch or two. You can choose from 14 different classes over the 2 day event on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. Friday, September 22 Classes Full Day Tumbling Triangles, quilting Sashiko Sampler, embroidery Out of This
Meet artist Shawn McCullough and view his unique art as part of Art Walk Huntingdon at The Art Space on Thursday, July 20 from 5 to 8 pm. Shawn is the art/music teacher at the Stone Valley Community Charter School. His exhibit, Vision Quest, features large close-ups using newspaper, stencils, paint and lots of
Come hear the fine sound of the Crooked Line as they perform at the Concerts on the Quad. The Concerts on the Quad music series is sponsored by the Huntingdon County Arts Council and Juniata College. Bring your lawn chairs, your blankets, picnic supplies and your friends and family to the Juniata College
It’s The Nick Miller Project night at the Concerts on the Quad. Huntingdon’s own Nick Miller will bring his wide musical talent as the Huntingdon County Arts Council and Juniata College once again are bringing music to the community with our Concerts on the Quad music series. The Nick Miller Project records multiple instruments live
Chip Lovett will bring his jazz keyboard to the Concerts of the Quad music series. The Huntingdon County Arts Council and Juniata College once again are bringing music to the community with our Concerts on the Quad music series. Chip Lovett was raised in Brooklyn, New York and was exposed musically by playing clarinet
It’s Vocal Night at the Concerts on the Quad. Two vocal groups will perform as the Huntingdon County Arts Council and Juniata College once again are bringing music to the community with our Concerts on the Quad music series. Take Note is a 15 member female group singing all your favorites from the 40s
Join the fun! The Huntingdon County Arts Council is holding the Arts Council’s Parking Lot Party featuring artist demonstrations (12 to 4 pm), face painting, and food. Crooked Line will be performing from 4 to 7 pm. View the new Call for Entries exhibit Lattitude, Longitude at The Art Space next door.
The Huntingdon County Arts Council and Juniata College once again are bringing music to the community with our Concerts on the Quad music series. Kicking off the season and also helping to kick off the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Huntingdon Weekend Celebration, is the ever popular Big Band Sound. The Big
Folk College brings top caliber musicians to Huntingdon, and 2 concerts are open to the public. The concerts take place at Halbritter Center for Performing Arts on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. The concerts are open to the public with tickets available at the door. Friday, May 26, 2017 Concert 7:00 p.m. Faculty Concert
Folk College is three days of playing and listening to folk music in a fun and friendly environment! For 18 years Folk College has fostered and often rekindled the love for music in a non-competitive environment with classes, instruction, concerts and fellowship for all instruments and skill levels. Folk College offers a level of music engagement
Join us Thursday, May 18, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Folk College Preview. Holly Foy and Jerry Trusty will be on hand to play music, teach how to play a ukulele, and sing a song or two. Here is a schedule for the evening: 5 pm Try a
The Huntingdon County Library and the Huntingdon County Arts Council have teamed up for a joint fundraising event. We invited area artists to decorate some old library chairs, and we have 15 chairs that we will be auctioning off with a silent auction on Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 pm at the library. The library
Our Art Walk Huntingdon special event for April is Celebrate National Poetry Month at The Art Space. We will have kids’ activities and readings from 5 to 7 pm, and a poetry reading/open mic from 7 to 8 pm. Feel free to bring your own poetry to workshop from 5:00-7:00 pm or share during our
An Opening Reception will be held Friday, April 7 from 6 to 8 pm for our annual Spring Thaw Youth Art & Writing Exhibition. Every year the Huntingdon County Arts Council invites area youth to showcase their artistic talent. And boy, did they response this year. We have 209 pieces, from kindergarten to high school seniors, and from schools throughout
The Redbud Quilt Guild is participating with a demonstration for National Quilting Day. The demonstration will be Saturday, March 18 from 12 to 3 pm. If you have an interest in learning quilting or have questions about quilting techniques, come to The Art Space and talk to expert members of the Redbud Quilt Guild.
Join us Thursday, March 16, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Mosaic Demonstration with Deb Tumlin. Deb Tumlin, co-owner of Stone Town Gallery & Cafe on Washington Street in Huntingdon, is a multi-talented artist. Her mosaic works are well known, both at her shop and across the county in a number
Saturday, April 1 at 1 pm The Art Space, 212 4th St, Huntingdon Advance reservations required Relaxed. Conversational Atmosphere • Bring your guitar Learn from the Best! Internationally acclaimed acoustic guitar player Author/co-author guitar instruction for Mel Bay Publications Listed as among 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists His music on 25 audio/video recordings $80 El
Join us Thursday, February 16, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Printmaking with Ryan Gibboney. Ryan Gibboney, a talented graphic artist and member of the Juniata College faculty, will be at The Art Space to lead simple printmaking projects. Try your hand using a variety of assorted materials to both
Art Walk Huntingdon participants will now be able to us a FREE shuttle service to get from one of the twelve Art Walk Huntingdon venues for both January and February Art Walks. Thanks to a grant from Standing Stone Coffee company, Maidens Taxi Service will using it van of offer FREE rides to Art Walk
The Adams County Arts Council invites submissions to its 14th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, June 1 – June 23, 2017, in Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College. Any person over the age of 18 is eligible to submit work for consideration by juror Barbara McNulty, Director of the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, Lebanon Valley College
Join us Thursday, January 19, as the Huntingdon County Arts Council participates in Art Walk Huntingdon with a very special event: Bike Anatomy with Jake Weller. Jake Weller, mechanic at Rothrock Outfitters in downtown Huntingdon, will be at The Art Space to demonstrate the attractive and artistic process of building bicycle wheels. Come watch this unique version of performance art, ask
