Summer 2020 Newsletter
Category:UpdatesCheck out all of the latest from the Huntingdon County Arts Council with our Summer 2020 newsletter. HCAC 2020 Summer Newsletter
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Monthly Archives: June 2020
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How the Pandemic is Affecting Local Artists and Performers
Category:EducationThe COVID-19 virus pandemic has affected just about everyone in the country in some way. The shutdown of nonessential activities in Pennsylvania in March, in particular, created challenges for many artists and musicians. Several local artists spoke with us recently about how social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions have affected their creative work and activities. Jack
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Poem by Jack Troy: Befriending a Nameless Stream
Category:EducationBefriending a Nameless Stream “The impeded stream is the one that sings.” Wendell Berry I am of two minds about the stream running beside the path I’ve walked for forty years. Early on, we were level with one another but here it’s carved a narrow gorge deeper than I am tall; an easy leap
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An Important Message from the Huntingdon County Arts Council
Category:UpdatesDear Fellow Arts Council Members: I am writing to apprise you of forthcoming changes at the Huntingdon County Arts Council. It will come as no surprise that the Council’s activities and budget have suffered along with those in the private and public sectors. The cancellation of Folk College, our collaborative fundraiser with the County Library,
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We Have Changed Our Membership
Category:UpdatesWe recently made some changes to our memberships: All memberships will begin on April 1 and end on March 31 the following year. Members will now receive a membership card that can be used to obtain multiple discounts. In particular, you can use the membership card to receive a 10% discount on all items sold at The Art
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!
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.
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.
The Gabriel Herrera Quintet put on a great show at the Arts Center yesterday. All five members are outstanding musicians and soloists.