Monthly Archives: April 2020

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A Note to Arts Council Members

Category:Updates

Like other organizations around the country, the Huntingdon County Arts Council was forced to shut down its activities in March. This involved temporarily closing The Art Space and canceling the Spring Thaw exhibit in April (our most popular show of the year), our spring fundraiser held in conjunction with the Huntingdon County Library, and, most


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Folk College 2020 Postponed

Category:Events

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.


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Art Promotes a Long and Healthy Life

Category:Updates

Did you know that people who enjoy art and participate regularly in cultural activities tend to live longer? This is the conclusion of a recent study (published in the British Medical Journal) of over six thousand people aged 50 and over in England. The researchers saw an increase in longevity among people who attended plays,


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Virtual Folk College, May 22 & 23

Category:Events

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


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Spring Thaw 2020 Canceled

Category:Exhibits

Spring Thaw 2020 is canceled. We will to be back next April so that the Huntingdon County youth and show off their art and writing.  


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Only three weeks away! Tickets include snacks from Standing Stone Coffee Company (hummus, artichoke dip, fruit platter, veggie platter, cheese platter, and pastries), mineral water and soft drinks. A cash bar will sell wine, beer, and cocktails for $5 all night. And there will be valuable door prizes from local merchants. Tickets are $35 and are on sale at the Arts Center or at huntingdoncountryarts.com. We usually sell out, so don't miss it! ... See MoreSee Less
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Don’t miss this outstanding display of artwork by the area’s talented quilters ... See MoreSee Less
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Our annual Call for Entries exhibit celebrates Lake Raystown's 50th anniversary this year. We are looking for all types of artwork from both young and old.Entries are accepted at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon, on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 & 8, from 2 to 6 pm.Then, the exhibit will open on Thursday, May 9, at an opening reception from 6 to 8 pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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People had a great time at the Art Cat Jazz Club last year with No Filter Jazz. Hear them again on May 18. Tickets are on sale now at the Arts Center (313 12th Street, Huntingdon) or at huntingdoncountyarts.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Gabriel Herrera Quintet put on a great show at the Arts Center yesterday. All five members are outstanding musicians and soloists. ... See MoreSee Less
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