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The Huntingdon County Arts Council (HCAC) was established in 1972 to serve the residentsย of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Its audience now includes neighboring counties and visitors as collaborationย and service expand. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we receive support from local governments, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, and its membership.

The organization is governed by a board of directors, elected annually with representatives from throughout the county and varied backgrounds. Day-to-day activities are handled by an executive director.

HCAC activities vary throughout the year, and individual programs and projects are subject to funding availability and continuous review. While some HCAC programs have withstood the test of time, others have evolved to meet new needs and conditions. The HCAC encourages partnerships with other organizations or government entities to allow for maximum cooperation and benefit.

In April 2022, the Arts Council purchased the 12th Street Methodist Church at 313 12th Street,ย Huntingdon, and turned it into the Huntingdon County Arts Center. The Arts Center is home to exhibits, concerts, classes and workshops, and a meeting place for community organizations.

While the majority of HCAC programs are geared towards the enjoyment of the general public, we also serveย an active artist community in and around the county. We also strive to provide opportunities for artists, whether providing an exhibit space, selling their artwork at our Art and Holiday Shoppe, serving as a performance venue, or providing instruction at educational events.

Board meetings are held monthly and are open to the membership. Please call (814) 643-6220 for more information or check the calendar for time and location information.

2025 Board of Directors

Officers
President: Susan Wentzel
Vice President: Greg Anderson
Secretary:ย Susan Simpson
Treasurer: Larry Mutti
Executive At Large: Larry Closz

Board Members
Mary Beatty-Sharisky
Dave Berger
Sally Frehn
Robin Binder Heath
Sally Kepple
Jim Latten
Matt Marsden
Barbara Sanchez
Keith Sutton
John Thompson
Alaina Ward

Executive Director
John Kearns

Programming Coordinator
Barbara Sanchez


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Just one of the 19 amazing photos by Matthew Malkiewicz in his exhibit ๐‘ณ๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ป๐’“๐’‚๐’„๐’Œ ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ป๐’Š๐’Ž๐’† ๐’‚๐’• ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฌ๐’‚๐’”๐’• ๐‘ฉ๐’“๐’๐’‚๐’… ๐‘ป๐’๐’‘. The exhibit opens TONIGHT, Thursday, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.The exhibit is free. The exhibit is on display through Saturday, May 31. The exhibit is at the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.#huntingdoncountyartscouncil #eastbroadtop #photography #artexhibition ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ŸŽป๐Ÿช•Don't miss the ๐’๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐†๐ข๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ฌ in Concert this Sunday, May 11, at 2.p.m. at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. The concert will be followed by a jam. ๐Ÿ˜€๐ŸŽป๐ŸŽถTickets are $20 for the general public and $16 for current Arts Council members and students (with ID). Children 12 and under are free.๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘‰Tickets can be purchased at the Arts Center during exhibition hours, or at the door, or online at huntingdoncountyarts.com/product/simple-gifts-concert-saturday-february-8/. ๐Ÿช•๐ŸŽถSimple Gifts is two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when they take the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style. ... See MoreSee Less
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A great new art space in Mount Union, with the grand opening of @Kari Roslundโ€™s Studio. Congrats, Kari! ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ŸŽจโœจ Kids Summer Art Camps Are Back! โœจ๐ŸŽจ WEEK 5Join the Huntingdon County Arts Council for 5 weeks of creativity and fun this summer! Each week is a unique adventure with a different art theme โ€” perfect for young artists of all skill levels.๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mondayโ€“Friday | 9 AM โ€“ 12 PM ๐Ÿ’ต $100 per child, per week ๐ŸŽญ Sign up for one week or all five!Spaces fill up fast โ€” register today and let your childโ€™s imagination shine! ๐ŸŒ Learn more & sign up: huntingdoncountyarts.com/programs/kids-summer-art-camps/ ๐Ÿ“313 12th Street, Huntingdon, PA๐Ÿ“ž814-643-6220 ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ŸŽจโœจ Kids Summer Art Camps Are Back! โœจ๐ŸŽจ WEEK 4Join the Huntingdon County Arts Council for 5 weeks of creativity and fun this summer! Each week is a unique adventure with a different art theme โ€” perfect for young artists of all skill levels.๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mondayโ€“Friday | 9 AM โ€“ 12 PM ๐Ÿ’ต $100 per child, per week ๐ŸŽญ Sign up for one week or all five!Spaces fill up fast โ€” register today and let your childโ€™s imagination shine! ๐ŸŒ Learn more & sign up: huntingdoncountyarts.com/programs/kids-summer-art-camps/ ๐Ÿ“313 12th Street, Huntingdon, PA๐Ÿ“ž814-643-6220 ... See MoreSee Less
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